Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Oktoberfest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate Oktoberfest with soft pretzels, rootbeer floats and a seasonal movie. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Porchfest 2024 Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up your pre-ordered Porchfest merch, play Athens history trivia and grab food from Cafe Racer. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party. 6 p.m. (event), 7:45–9:30 p.m. (karaoke). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS MUSIC KARAOKE Kick-off the weekend of Historic Athens Porchfest with trivia and karaoke of songs by Athens artists.
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
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic comedy Planes, Trains and Automobiles. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jonathan Richman
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
JONATHAN RICHMAN Singer-songwriter known for founding the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers. Joined by drummer Tommy Larkins.
Hardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DELTA 8 Hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.
SPOIL New hardcore band.
REASON TO HATE Hardcore punk from Atlanta.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
Dylan Gossett, Cameron Sacky Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.
CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.
Moon Circle & Sound Bath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in this practice for the Aries full moon. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Samara Joy
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–85. pac.uga.edu
SAMARA JOY Grammy Award-winning jazz singer whose voice is rich and velvety, yet precociously refined.
Persona Machine, Oxystar, Giant Enemy Crab
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPumpkin Pit. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
Comedy+Music Variety Show
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Levi Crumley hosts a variety show featuring Lanny Farmer, Colton Stokowski, Liv Taylor, Nancy Heiges, Risalah Osbourne, Big Magic, Libbaloops and DJ Charlieflower. The Upstairs Bar & Comedy Club. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Husk, Valletta, Dope Skum
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.
VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.
DOPE SKUM Sludge, grunge and stoner metal duo from Chattanooga, TN.
Hogslop String Band
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
HOGSLOP STRING BAND Old-time string band music with wild rock and roll energy.
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
John Brocato & Alys Williams, Take 3
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JON BROCATO & ALYS WILLIAMS Local guitarists and songwriters combine talents. (8 a.m.)
TAKE 3 Watkinsville jazz trio of saxophone, keys and drums. (10 a.m.)
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
Free Vaccine Clinic
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve vaccines for dogs and cats with proof of local residency. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenshumanesociety.org
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
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
Flavors of Fall Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThis annual festival kicks off the fall harvest season with live music, hay rides, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaEnjoy decorating stations, hayrides, s’mores, hot chocolate, a photo booth and haunted tea room. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. $10/children, $15/adults. www.classiccityflowers.com
Fall Skies Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what will be visible in the fall sky. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Family Day: A Perfect Model
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about portraits while participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Introduction to Sustainable Trails
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this hands-on workshop. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesTake a guided tour to learn the history of Athens neighborhoods like Normaltown (10 a.m.), Cobbham (12:30 p.m.) and Buena Vista (2 p.m.). Registration required. $25 each. www.historicathens.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Family Fun Day
585 Vine St. Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music and trunk or treat with information about the voting process and how to spot fake news. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sheatssocialservices.org
Sheila Fest
Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United States11 a.m.–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com
SHEILA FEST The 8th annual tribute to Sheila Anderson includes performances by Free Bird Atlanta, Departure: Tribute to Journey, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols, Redneck Blonde, Sunset Strip, Radio Star, Kid Brother, After School Special and Dock Rock Radio.
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
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis market supports, celebrates and promotes culture and diversity featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Chelsyfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States12–8 p.m. FREE! www.chelsyfest.org
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (Outside, 2 p.m.)
TRE POWELL Local singer-songwriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (Inside, 2 p.m.)
THE AMBLERS Formerly known as Dosters. (Outside, 3 p.m.)
HENDERSON/WILLIAMS Don Henderson and Henry Williams play music from many generations and genres. (Inside, 3:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN DUO An assortment of alternative rock, country and pop. (Inside, 4:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN BAND The duo brings the rest of the band on stage for more alternative rock, country and pop. (Outside, 6 p.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (Inside, 6:15 p.m.)
Sheila Fest
Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United StatesThe eighth annual festival features live music, food trucks, vendors, kids activities and more in benefit of local nonprofits. 12–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com
DIY Charm Bar Pop-Up
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesChoose your charms and a chain, then use tools to create your own necklace. Ages 10 & up. 12:30–3 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Take Flight
East Athens Educational Dance Center 390 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this fall dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. 3 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.accgov.com/myrec
Camp Amped Fall Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.
DanceATHENS 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual celebration unifies the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 18, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
