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
Princess & Royal Blue
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Zumba After Dark
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy high-energy dance fitness with friends for the new year. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
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
2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/XDodTGWvdLqmHX4d6
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin park rangers on a moderate trail route. 12 p.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Juried Exhibition Application Clinic
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for assistance photographing your work or filling out the online application. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause with a panel discussion, music, gift bags and more. 1:30–6:30 p.m. $30. MFactorVIPevent.eventbrite.com
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Reception & Reunion
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Cortona’s “Mostra” exhibition will be on view with a reunion for alumni, students and staff. 3–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
46th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham, The Smilleys
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (potluck), 6:30 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues.
THE SMILEYS Rocking blues power couple Dennis and Janet Smilie of Janet & the New Dogs.
UGA Choral Project
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
GRIDDLE LICKERS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by the Griddle Lickers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Cal Folger Day, Hemlock, Shane Parish, Patrick Matistic
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CAL FOLGER DAY Alternative folk songwriter from Baltimore.
HEMLOCK Swamp-raised phone-fi alt-folk project from Chicago.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
PATRICK MATISTIC Asheville-based songwriter.
Bit Brigade, Real Wow
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes Super Mario World and F-Zero.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Musical Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJoin Libbaloops and Matt House for an evening of absurdity and silliness with original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Libbaloops and Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS AND MATT HOUSE The musical comedy duo presents an evening of absurdity and silliness with a fun mix of original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band, Tinsley Ellis
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. $20–30. www.marigoldauditorium.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
TINSLEY ELLIS Atlanta-based guitarist and songwriter gives a solo performance spotlighting Naked Truth, his first-ever solo acoustic album steeped in folk blues traditions.
Burly Ivy, Lemonmnm, The Shut-Ups
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BURLY IVEY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
Trvy & The Enemy, Alien Funk Academy, Organically Programmed
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based electronic duo specializing in glitchy digital mayhem influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Estimated Principles, Moon Medallion, Intension, Andovia
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
MOON MEDALLION Punk, shoegaze, surf, post-hardcore and psychedelia from Texas.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
ANDOVIA Hard alternative rock from Atlanta.
Greg Hester Street Choir
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GREG HESTER STREET CHOIR Soulful singer-songwriter from Augusta.
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause. 1 p.m. FREE! Find The Hormone Midwife on Facebook
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
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Ecumenical Service
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.org
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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 Mindfulness
Easley Mill Trailhead 470 Oconee St, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy a lightly guided walk along a section of the Greenway Trail, with curated stops for Qigong flow meditation and observing nature. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.mindfulnessmeetups.com
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 17, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
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
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
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of Tennessee
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 1 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the ninth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States2–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athmlkparade
ATHENS MLK JR. PARADE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL In addition to the annual parade through downtown (3 p.m., Clayton St.), the festival includes local bands, dance groups, community organizations, family-friendly activities and food vendors.
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAn ex-convict is granted superpowers from his dead uncle and must defeat the prince of darkness in the Filipino horror-fantasy The Killing of Satan. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesAn all-women showcase featuring seven comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
