Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
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
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Getting Started with Genealogy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn introduction to the resources available when researching family history. Registration required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Let’s Talk About That!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTeens are invited to a special exhibit tour and discussion of “Americans and the Holocaust.” 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LGBTQ+ Advocacy in the Legal Field
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesGuest panelists Michael Shutt, Nneka Ewulonu and Patricia Thomas will discuss their experiences negotiating legal and policy issues. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Tween Crafters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on a provided craft with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Joni Acuff
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAcuff’s research addresses critical multicultural art education, Black feminist theory and culturally responsive teaching, pedagogy and curriculum development. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Humdingers
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Building a Website with WordPress
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a free website including creating an account, selecting themes, creating pages and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
What’s Your Story?
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society will host community storytellers to share meaningful experiences of diversity, equity and inclusion. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Casablanca
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic wartime romance featuring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jaci Davis’ “Self-Preservation” and textile artist Jamele Wright Sr.’s “We Are All Kinda Floating” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1964 Japanese fantasy film Mothra vs. Godzilla. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every second Thursday.
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
Will Moseley
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
WILL MOSELEY South Georgia country singer who got his start playing in bars across the Southeast and has since opened for acts like Zac Brown Band and Megan Maroney.
Hotel Fiction, The Ocho
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by Jessica Thompson and Jade Long.
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Split Silk, Johnny Falloon, agile, Obscurity, Viv and the Things
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver. Tour kickoff show!
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
AGILE Skramz and emoviolence from FL.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Chaos Theory
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-led organization Young Choreographers Series presents a concert dance performance featuring different styles. Nov. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. $8–15. dance.uga.edu
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND Fall concert under the baton of Bandmaster Philip Smith with a repertoire including original works, transcriptions of orchestral works, marches and more.
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
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Spitehound, Tom Barrett & The Unnamed, January
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
TOM BARRETT & THE UNNAMED Laid-back indie singer-songwriter joined by backing band The Unnamed.
JANUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Jake Klark, one of Florida’s up-and-coming comics. 8:30 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 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
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
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSvetlana Rostova of Avant Partir will pour five different styles of wine to accompany Thanksgiving dinner. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE This fall concert will premiere student compositions alongside performances of the Grammy Award-winning work “Meanwhile: incidental music to imaginary puppet plays,” by Stephen Hartke, and Mary Kouyoumdjian’s haunting electroacoustic piece, “The Vanishing Dark.”
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
Friday Night Bingo, Fleet Machine, We Shameless Few
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi's Space. 6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO A blend of grunge, pop and rock, featuring Camp Amped teens.
FLEET MACHINE Electronic pop rock.
WE SHAMELESS FEW Classic rock with popular covers.
TGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi’s Space
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRaise funds for the nonprofit while enjoying live music. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Hannah Dasher, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/HannahDasherNov15
HANNAH DASHER Nashville-based country artist whose non-conforming and swaggy lyrics set her apart.
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
(k)Night in Armor
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA special workshopped reading of local playwright Lora Hogan’s piece will be followed by a Q&A with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7 p.m. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Tribe of Three
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
TRIBE OF THREE The original compositions of Joe Leone, Louis Romanos and Jeremiah Raj draws upon traditional Indian ragas, Middle Eastern scales, Latin, Celtic, European, classical jazz and American folk music.
Anslee Davidson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
ANSLEE DAVIDSON Greensboro native who got her start on "American Idol" with a voice that blends classic country, Americana, pop and R&B.
Megan Moroney, Mackenzie Carpenter, Lily Rose
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSpotify Champions Concert. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
MACKENZIE CARPENTER Country singer-songwriter from Hull who breaks the mold for small-town women by writing and singing her truth.
LILY ROSE Pop-forward country artist from Atlanta who burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain."
A Magical Cirque Christmas
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEntertainers perform a variety show full of nostalgia and holiday music for all ages. 7:30 p.m. $26–74. www.classiccenter.com
Chaos Theory
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-led organization Young Choreographers Series presents a concert dance performance featuring different styles. Nov. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. $8–15. dance.uga.edu
Maxim Vengerov & Polina Osetinskaya
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–90. pac.uga.edu
MAXIM VENGEROV & POLINA OSETINSKAYA Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya make their UGA Presents debuts with a performance of music by Prokofiev, Franck and Ravel.
