Calendar Picks
Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Hayride, No Chief Ciné
Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Saturday, September 13 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00 pm | The Classic Center
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The 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Journey Through The Stars
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the night sky with an immersive planetarium program. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Talk Like A Pirate Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to celebrate with outdoor activities, live animal encounters and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Bogart Browncoat Bash
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 20th anniversary of “Firefly” with a screening, cosplay optional. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, McKendrick Bearden, Julia Barfield
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
It’s a 2000s Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20.40–38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
IT'S A 2000S PARTY Celebrating the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres.
Amy Jay, Lane Marie, Joseph Bones
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Memoir folk pop music for the moody and hopeful.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
20s–30s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and archivist Valerie J. Frey will discuss their newest work Georgia’s Historical Recipes that explores historical recipes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments and view the new art exhibitions. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Hats, Heels & Bow Ties
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser for the The Links Foundation, Incorporated will feature dancing, cocktails and more. 3–7 p.m. $75. www.athenslinksinc.org
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Yoga Festival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages and all levels of practice are welcome to join the yoga community for 108 Sun Salutations in the garden. 5:30 p.m. $15. botgarden.uga.edu
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
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Storytime with Miss Harli
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBuild early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. Mondays, 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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Painting with Mr. Desmond
Heard Park & Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Mr. Desmond for creative painting. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesChris Greer will discuss filming a television show that is dedicated to landscape photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Music Bingo
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the fairytale classic The Princess Bride. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MICO, vaultboy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
MICO Toronto-based indie-pop singer.
VAULTBOY Pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL whose name pays homage to his love of video games.
Flying Squid Open 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
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Senior Shenanigans: Puzzles, Donuts & Coffee
Heard Park & Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other seniors to chat over coffee and donuts, and enjoy a variety of puzzle games. 9:30–11:30 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents) www.accgov.com/myrec
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Ready, Set, Grow
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensMs. Toya will lead the hands-on program “Gym Edition.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Scam Jam 2025
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.accaging.org
