Calendar Picks

New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery

AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building

Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm

New Town Revue

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm

Strike Fashion Show

Geography Geology Building
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Marie Marie, Julia Barfield

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.hendershotsathens.com

SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

Violent Violet, WarFather, Real Wow, No Kingdom

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.

WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.

REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.

NO KINGDOM Debut show!

Caroline Halleck

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino.

Kicking Assets

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8–11 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

KICKING ASSETS UGA faculty and graduate students playing upbeat rock and pop hits from the '70s–2000s.

Event Series Noche de Baile

Noche de Baile

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Noche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.

Superflower, Penny Loafer, pondgorl

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SUPERFLOWER Asheville, NC-based artist whose soft songs revolve around creating magic out of the mundane.

PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

The Fixins

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE FIXINS Six-piece platter of Southern soul with a side of funk.

Event Series Holiday Market

Holiday Market

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com

Event Series Pop-Up Exhibition

Pop-Up Exhibition

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe

Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United States

Bring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe

Folie à Quatre

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.

Banquet of Blessings

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a community meal and free giveaways of clothes, toiletries and other necessities. 4:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.pollackfamilyfoundation.com

Save the Land

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

6–11 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SAVE THE LAND A benefit concert for the Warren Wilson College Farm.

Event Series Athens Lindy Night

Athens Lindy Night

The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United States

Learn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral

Tournament of Topics

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Competition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscomedy.com

Snuki, Chloride, Centipede, Dark Vaughn

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.

CHLORIDE Cutthroat punk from ATL featuring members of Wash, Strategic Warheads and Paradox.

CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.

DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.

A Visit with the Clauses

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy crafts, a free book and a short visit with Santa. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Tween Steam Club

Tween Steam Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Thanksgiving Ingathering

Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

A hot meal will be served and “Extra Thankful Bags” filled with Thanksgiving inspired pantry staples. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org

UGA Trombone Studio Chamber Recital

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA TROMBONE STUDIO CHAMBER RECITAL UGA Trombone Studio's student-driven chamber group performs a wide repertoire, including arrangements and transcriptions by studio members.

African American Choral Ensemble

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.

African American Choral Ensemble Fall Concert

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.

Event Series Kick-Back Comedy

Kick-Back Comedy

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Trey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

After henchmen barbecue her husband on their honeymoon, a woman must defeat the gang responsible in Fire of Vengeance. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Blue Monday

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party. Also includes a pre-party drag performance curated by Cara Piss.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Thanksgiving Market

Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United States

Locally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and Christmas trees. 4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM

Thanksgiving Dinner

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

A hot meal from the restaurant’s Thanksgiving dinner table. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

Wizarding Beasts and Bingo

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Play Harry Potter bingo followed by a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Pick up a copy of Sinister Graves by Marcie Rendon and discuss it with the group. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart