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
Opening Reception
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA new collection of works featuring local artists Jackie Dorsey and Caroline Ford Coleman will open in the Classic Galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Adam Void’s exhibition will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Martin Sexton
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/MartinSextonAthens
MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter performing the Beatles' Abbey Road in his signature style.
Athens Music Jam
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
ATHENS MUSIC JAM Country, blues and good ol’ rock and roll.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Elf Power, Honeypuppy
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBirthoween. 7 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $5. www.wuog.org
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Rigometrics, Penelope Road, Space Gator
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8. www.georgiatheatre.com
RIGOMETRICS Classic rock with a contemporary edge and explosive guitar solos.
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
SPACE GATOR Psych-rock group formed in the swamps of Chicago.
A.D. Blanco
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
Thursday Scholarship Series: “Made in America”
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
MADE IN AMERICA An evening performing works of the best American composers.
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Clown Car Comedy Tour
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesComedians Scott Wharton (Kill Tony), Clay Jones and Gabe Kerr from Austin, TX invade Athens. 8 p.m. (doors). $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Beer Piss, Zookraught, Real Wow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Hawk Proof Rooster, North Georgia All Stars
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Relief Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Play All Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Homeschool Hangout
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesHomeschool students can learn and interact with other families in the homeschooling community. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Oktoberfest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate Oktoberfest with soft pretzels, rootbeer floats and a seasonal movie. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Porchfest 2024 Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up your pre-ordered Porchfest merch, play Athens history trivia and grab food from Cafe Racer. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party. 6 p.m. (event), 7:45–9:30 p.m. (karaoke). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS MUSIC KARAOKE Kick-off the weekend of Historic Athens Porchfest with trivia and karaoke of songs by Athens artists.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jonathan Richman
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
JONATHAN RICHMAN Singer-songwriter known for founding the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers. Joined by drummer Tommy Larkins.
Hardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DELTA 8 Hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.
SPOIL New hardcore band.
REASON TO HATE Hardcore punk from Atlanta.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
Dylan Gossett, Cameron Sacky Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.
CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.
Moon Circle & Sound Bath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in this practice for the Aries full moon. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Samara Joy
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–85. pac.uga.edu
SAMARA JOY Grammy Award-winning jazz singer whose voice is rich and velvety, yet precociously refined.
Persona Machine, Oxystar, Giant Enemy Crab
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPumpkin Pit. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
Comedy+Music Variety Show
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Levi Crumley hosts a variety show featuring Lanny Farmer, Colton Stokowski, Liv Taylor, Nancy Heiges, Risalah Osbourne, Big Magic, Libbaloops and DJ Charlieflower. The Upstairs Bar & Comedy Club. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Husk, Valletta, Dope Skum
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.
VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.
DOPE SKUM Sludge, grunge and stoner metal duo from Chattanooga, TN.
Hogslop String Band
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
HOGSLOP STRING BAND Old-time string band music with wild rock and roll energy.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
John Brocato & Alys Williams, Take 3
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JON BROCATO & ALYS WILLIAMS Local guitarists and songwriters combine talents. (8 a.m.)
TAKE 3 Watkinsville jazz trio of saxophone, keys and drums. (10 a.m.)
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
