Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
UGA vs. Auburn
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Auburn Tigers. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
The Hobohemians
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Molly’s Lips, Doll Parts
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
DOLL PARTS Hole tribute band.
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Jack & Jealous, Michael Carnes, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Jay Gonzalez and the Guilty Pleasures, A.D. Blanco, Devils of the New Frontier
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JAY GONZALEZ AND THE GUILTY PLEASURES Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
A.D. BLANCO Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (music). www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Oct. 3–4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Two Year Anniversary Celebration
Creative Space 2500 W Broad Street, Suite 606, Athens, United StatesLearn more about the space and network with fellow creatives with refreshments supplied. 1:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/creativespaceath
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Mutual Aid for Palestinian Families Concert Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMutual Aid for Palestinian Families Concert Fundraiser. 2–6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
The Joe Leone Ensemble
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
THE JOE LEONE ENSEMBLE Leone joins Louis Romanos, Jeremy Raj and Keiko Ishibashi for a set of original compositions and improvisations.
Winning the Cold War
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how the U.S. used foreign economic policy to cripple the Soviet economy and control its collapse. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEvan Michael Bush’s exhibition “Death Becomes Him” features a macabre series of oil paintings and pen and ink works. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Apalachee High School Rally
100 Court Street 100 Court St, Monroe, United StatesMoms Demand Action and Indivisible Georgia District 10 lead a rally for gun regulations. 5 p.m. FREE! www.indivisiblega10.com
Director Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDirector Mac Escalante will discuss his upcoming film Aubrey’s Understandings. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Roller Derby Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the Classic City Roller Derby with percentages fundraising for the team. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BCKS, January, Penny Loafer
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BCKS Four-piece indie-alternative band based in Atlanta.
JANAUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
Taiyamo Denku, Pestilence, Squallé, DK, Nony1
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TAIYAMO DENKU Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist with nearly 30 years in the industry, 39 released projects and 18 national tours.
PESTILENCE Mysterious masked rapper with a cryptic flow.
SQUALLÉ Born and raised Athenian rap and hip-hop artist who is inspired by nurturing and encouraging young creatives.
DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
Classic Comedy Showcase
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Fine Motor Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Black/Indigenous Solidarities
221 Leconte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeLisa D. Hawkes will discuss writer Olivia Ward Bush-Banks. 12:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Monday Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 campy vampire classic The Lost Boys. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gothic Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of 1973’s Kill Baby…Kill (7 p.m.) and Legend of Hell House (8:30 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Queer Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Son of Buzzi, Marcel Sletten, Jackson McLendon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SON OF BUZZI Artist from Zürich, Switzerland inspired by American guitar primitivism.
MARCEL SLETTEN Ambient electronica musician and owner of the independent label Primordial Void.
JACKSON MCLENDON Experimental indie folk from Athens.
Toddler Tuesday: Boo Bash
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Yoga with Mary
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensBring your own mat to join in this open yoga class. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
