Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Birding with Technology
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a nature walk and use a variety of apps to help identify birds. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Happy Noon Year
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesRing in the Noon Year with stories, music, crafts and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. All ages. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
New Years Eve Family Movie & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a movie based on the popular robot series by Peter Brown plus crafts and snacks. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being creativity. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
New Years Eve Acro Yoga Pajama Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas for some acro yoga followed by sparkling cider. 5:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthentic Motown New Years Eve Party. 7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Rumours, Wonderland Rangers
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $39.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac tribute band based in Atlanta.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
Pylon Reenactment Society, Violent Violet, Delta 8, Nuclear Tourism
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKyle DeMartino Benefit Show. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
Flicker NYE with Immaterial Possession, Josh McKay’s XeRoxy Music, Nicholas Mallis
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFlicker NYE. 9 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
XEROXY MUSIC Josh McKay (Deerhunter, Macha) leads a Roxy Music tribute set.
NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens.
A Shaken, Not Stirred New Year’s Eve
The Bond House 198 Dearing Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a formal Masquerade Ball with music, food, an open bar, photographers, fireworks and more. 9 p.m. $10. Find The Bond House on Facebook
Dead Disco
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). www.athenscine.com
DEAD DISCO DJs Goth Dad and Twin Powers present a night of '80s, '90s and 2000s new wave, goth, alternative and indie sleaze, plus a special tribute set to Go Bar.
Five Eight, Elf Power
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
DJ Reindeer Games
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year's Eve at Little Kings. 10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
First Day 5K Trail Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesRun into the New Year with the park rangers on this moderate trail route. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
UGA Sugar Bowl Watch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Alumni Association will have giveaways ahead of cheering on the football team. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
ACC New Year, New Fun Camp
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensA day packed with crafts, games, and lots of surprises to celebrate the new year. Registration required. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
3D Printing for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to 3D print objects from start to finish. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
50 First Jokes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Joe Pettis, 50 of Georgia’s best comics share their first new joke of the year. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
Bob Dylan Live Tribute
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (music), 8:30 p.m. (film). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
BOB DYLAN LIVE TRIBUTE A.M. Rodriguez hosts local musicians performing live Bob Dylan covers before select screenings of A Complete Unknown. "The Archetypal Folk Singer" on Friday includes Don Chambers, Cannon Rodgers, Marcel Sletten and Julia Barfield. "Folk Goes Electric" on Saturday features the Ciné Family Band.
Grayson Hauser
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRAYSON HAUSER Psychedelic blues jazz and fusion with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards exploring the outer reaches of the sonic cosmos.
New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAOpen bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539
Olivia Brizendine’s New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. Find the event on Eventbrite
OLIVIA BRIZENDINE'S NEW YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH In addition to a food truck, photo booth, games and unlimited drinks, the night includes sets by Jread, Ctreezy, Muchi and KpTheWolf.
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
Bring One for the Chipper
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesGive your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undecorated tree to one of eight drop-off locations. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.accgov.com/chipper
Hiking 101
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of a successful hike and receive a starter kit with some essentials for the trail. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
