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
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
50 First Jokes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Joe Pettis, 50 of Georgia’s best comics share their first new joke of the year. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
Bob Dylan Live Tribute
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (music), 8:30 p.m. (film). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
BOB DYLAN LIVE TRIBUTE A.M. Rodriguez hosts local musicians performing live Bob Dylan covers before select screenings of A Complete Unknown. "The Archetypal Folk Singer" on Friday includes Don Chambers, Cannon Rodgers, Marcel Sletten and Julia Barfield. "Folk Goes Electric" on Saturday features the Ciné Family Band.
Grayson Hauser
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRAYSON HAUSER Psychedelic blues jazz and fusion with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards exploring the outer reaches of the sonic cosmos.
New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAOpen bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539
Olivia Brizendine’s New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. Find the event on Eventbrite
OLIVIA BRIZENDINE'S NEW YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH In addition to a food truck, photo booth, games and unlimited drinks, the night includes sets by Jread, Ctreezy, Muchi and KpTheWolf.
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
Bring One for the Chipper
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesGive your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undecorated tree to one of eight drop-off locations. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.accgov.com/chipper
Hiking 101
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of a successful hike and receive a starter kit with some essentials for the trail. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Henna with Hania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about the ancient art of henna designs and create your own. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Frosty-ATH-Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $10. [email protected]
FROSTY-ATH-FAIR Art vendors and live performances by Sauce, XUR, Silent Euphony, Medüsa, Naysayers, Foot Rub and Cheap Talk. Boxers' frontman will lead an interactive trance set to close out the night.
Frosty ATH Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA festival featuring a mix of local and touring bands paired with a variety of local artists as well food vendors and more. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Email [email protected].
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch, David Barbe, Don Chambers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: The Wild Wild West End Oral History. 7 p.m. (Talk), 8 p.m. (Film Screening). $10 (adv.). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TOM CHESHIRE WITH B. KINCH Cheshire and Kinch were two of the first musicians to move into the West End Warehouses in Atlanta in the late '90s. They will perform before the film screening. A Q&A with the director and music by David Barbe and Don Chambers will follow.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
Wild Wild West End
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents a film screening and live music performances. Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch will kick off the night, and the film will be followed by a Q&A with the director and performances by David Barbe and Don Chambers. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun with the first show of 2025 featuring Atlanta performer Ivana Hero. All ages welcome. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. 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.
Alien Funk Academy, Patio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
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
Improv Connect
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch live improv and learn some tips and tricks on how to perfect your acting skills. 1 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Jamison Field Murphy; Wolfli; John Kiran Fernandes, Arianna Petersen, Franklin Russell Trio; Guri Guri
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JAMISON FIELD MURPHY Guitarist of Baltimore band Tomato Flower who blends singer-songwriter folk and psych-pop.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, ARIANNA PETERSEN, FRANKLIN RUSSELL TRIO Clarinet, cello and baritone saxophone trio.
GURI GURI Ambient and avant-garde experimental music.
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
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
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Internet 101: Browser Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to search and navigate the internet and utilize browser tools. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Absolution by Alice McDermott and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Answering Machines, Peter and the Skeeters, Girl Porn, Bayou Princess
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ANSWERING MACHINES Garage rockers from Chicago.
PETER AND THE SKEETERS New local lo-fi egg punk group.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
