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War On Women, J. Robbins, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAR ON WOMEN Feminist hardcore-punk band formed in Baltimore, MD in 2011.
J. ROBBINS Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in several DC-and-Baltimore-area post-punk rock bands since the late 1980s, most notably Jawbox, Burning Airlines and Channels.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Norma Rae, Larry’s Homework
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Maryoke
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
MARYOKE Halloween edition. Costumes encouraged.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ccaheohc
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS The Listeso String Quartet performs selections from horror film scores and other spooky season favorites under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Soulful Southern rock from Macon.
Zumba ’80s Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this high-energy dance party in ’80s attire. 9:30 p.m. $12–15. www.d3fit.com/sd3-events
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
James Cook, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
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
11th Annual Vulture Festival
ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom 5700 Lexington Rd., Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate “nature’s clean-up crew” and learn about the importance of vultures and the role of ACC’s landfill property with a bird walk, costume contest and more. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/vulture
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
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
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
Mutt Strut: Best in Show
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a dog talent show, agility course, costume contests, dog wedding ceremonies, vendors and activities. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Stash the Cash
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesEscape the Space celebrates its 10 year anniversary with a city-wide scavenger hunt with puzzles for a $100 cash prize. 10 a.m. FREE! www.escapethespace.com/cash
Halloween Art Camp
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate eerie and enchanting crafts that celebrate the Halloween season. Ages 7–14. 10 a.m. $25 (OCAF members), $50 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 25, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesJasen Machen and Chris Young will share the inspiration and techniques behind their photography and woodworking pieces. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Fall Pottery Sale
Caroline Montague Pottery 180 Clarkewoods Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCaroline Montague, Mary Mayes and other potters will have a selection of items for sale. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Call 706-340-9091 for more information.
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and explore seasonal science experiments. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Majority Rules
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about ranked choice voting with guest Mayor Kelly Girtz and a discussion to follow. 11 a.m. $12. www.betterballotgeorgia.org/athens_majority_rules_screening
West Broad Farmers Market Fall Festival
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaThis annual fall festival will feature pumpkin painting, a photo booth, carnival games and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Teen Maker’s Market
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade items made by local teens. Grades 6–12. 12–5 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Pumpkin Carving Contest
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own pumpkin or purchase one at the event to carve and enter into the contest for a prize. Supplies provided. 1–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Matilda JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a musical based on Roald Dahl’s timeless story performed by children ages 8–14. Oct. 24–25, 7 p.m. Oct. 26, 1:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Commemorating Conroy
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThere will be a presentation on author Pat Conroy’s life and work with readings, discussions, trivia and prizes. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Artisan Market
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors and participate in a pumpkin carving competition. 2–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/oakhousedistillery
Wild Rumpus Goblin Gathering Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse locally crafted art, decor and more then watch the parade from above. 2–11:45 p.m. www.globetavern.com
Trunk or Treat Adoption Event
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy trunk or treating, a costume contest and meeting animals up for adoption. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/164/Adoption-Center
Fright on the Firefly
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesDress up the entire family for a spooky stroll along the trick-or-treat trail. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Jittery Joe’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with live music, face painting, food pop-ups, birthday cake and more. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com
Jittery Joe’s 30th Birthday Celebration
Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United StatesJittery Joe's 30th Birthday Celebration. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Blood Red & Black
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Film Festival presents an encore screening of horror shorts. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athensgafilmfest
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. Oct. 25, 5–9 p.m. Oct. 26, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
The Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
DEKADANCE No info available.
Athens Creepy Crawl
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural parade features trick or treating and a spooky scavenger hunt at participating businesses. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.3ravenstattoo.com/creepycrawl
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens AthensAll are invited to participate in the costumed parade marching through downtown and ending in a dance party. There will be a pre-parade rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and after-party at Paloma Park. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle), 11 p.m.–2 a.m. (after-party). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Grains of Sand
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/GrainsOfSandOct26
GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.
11th Annual Haunted Hayride
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a spooky ride through the covered bridge and around the park as well as childrens activities, vendors and more. 6:30–10 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
The Bones of St. Michael
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene that includes veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.
Corey Smith, Levi Lowrey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 11th album.
LEVI LOWREY Americana singer-songwriter from Dacula who has toured extensively both solo and as support for bands like Mumford & Sons and Blackberry Smoke.
Rauncher, Schmuk, Obscurity, King Lord
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.
