Calendar Picks
Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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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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Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States
9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/flickertheatre
DEAD HAND A well-oiled metal machine of a band.
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Athens sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amps.
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of Third Thursday, the 2024 Members’ Showcase featuring artists of all ages and affinities will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Gallery Walk
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher’s photography exhibition “KASHI WASHI” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Ladies Homestead Gathering
397 S. Church St 397 S. Church St, Athens, GAA monthly meeting to discuss topics surrounding growing food, sustainable living and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.community.nlhg.org/about
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Prosecco and Pottery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake your own piece of pottery during this two-hour adult ceramics workshop led by a studio artist. 6:30 p.m. $75. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of Children of Hiroshima. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Josh Abbott Band, John Baumann
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSH ABBOTT BAND Country band from Lubbock, TX touring its seventh studio album, Somewhere Down the Road, which is full of honest lyricism and freewheeling musical energy.
JOHN BAUMANN Country singer-songwriter from supergroup The Panhandlers.
Drive-By Truckers, Vision Video
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens.
UGA Student Chamber Music Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
UGA STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC GALA The Bulldog Brass Society, Southern Wind Quintet, Hodgson String Quartet, Mixed Media Sax Quartet and Viola Choir and other ensembles will perform traditional and contemporary chamber works.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Vagina Monologues
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services to survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 15–17, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Patrick Seals and special guests. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Reserve Club, Big Toe and the Jams
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RESERVE CLUB New project led by Joey Cristo.
BIG TOE AND THE JAMS New rock and roll band from Atlanta.
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
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Thelma and the Sleaze, Bark, Taylor Hollingsworth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDial Back Sound HeAthens Homecoming Pre-Party. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THELMA AND THE SLEAZE Nashville-based rock and roll power trio.
BARK Husband-and-wife garage rock duo Tim Lee and Susan Bauer Lee.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Singer-songwriter and artist from Birmingham, AL who has played with The Dexateens, Verbena, and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
A Night of Doomed Romance, Song, Poetry and Art
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAJoin local poets and musicians for an evening devoted to failed romance, lost love and loneliness with set performances and an open mic. 5–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
A Night of Doomed Romance, Song, Poetry and Art for Love Lost
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAA Night of Doomed Romance. 5–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
CHAIRS Ambient soundscapes utilizing synthesizers, acoustic guitar, theremin and harmonium.
PLASTIC DUCK ARMADA Original dance rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Greg Do.
Georgia Arbor Day Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Tree Council will be giving away free tree saplings while supplies last. 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Sensation Soirée
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesGet into your body and explore ways to curate the sensational experience you and your lover(s) desire with private sensory stations. Limited space. 6 p.m. $129–149/couple. www.sensationsoiree.eventbrite.com
Big Hearts Talent Show
Athens Church 10 Huntington Road, Athens, United StatesThis annual event starts with a red carpet entrance followed by talent show performances. 6:30 p.m. $25–50. www.espbighearts.com