Trivia Night
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
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
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1981 action adventure film The Blazing Valiant. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
Brenden Starr
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BRENDEN STARR A powerhouse in the alternative/pop/rock scene who has spent the past 12 years captivating audiences with his electrifying vocals, heartfelt songwriting and high-energy performances.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
123 Toddler & Me
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBond with your toddler using fun gym games, arts and crafts, and kitchen goodies. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). 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 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Classic Beer Styles Tasting
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOwen Ogletree will lead a beer tasting suitable for beginner beer drinkers or lovers of classic beers. 5:30 p.m. $20. www.athenticbrewing.com
Trio Metro
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jimee Stoune
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
JIMEE STOUNE Performing blues, country and rock.
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Astronomy Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss upcoming astronomical events, star watches and enjoy guest speakers. 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Josey, 3 Women, Slime Ring
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
3 WOMEN Atlanta-based post-esoterica.
SLIME RING Weirdo experimental pop project of Sebastian Marquez.
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Storytime in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Morning Makers
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Hali to make themed crafts. 10:30 a.m. Ages 4–7. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
The Avett Brothers, The Brook and the Bluff
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States7 p.m. $64–150. www.classiccenter.com
THE AVETT BROTHERS Long-standing folk rock band from Concord, NC formed by brothers Scott and Seth Avett.
THE BROOK AND THE BLUFF Indie-folk five-piece that hails from Birmingham, AL and is currently based in Nashville, TN.
The Baseball Project, The Minus 5
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com
THE BASEBALL PROJECT Supergroup formed in 2007 featuring members of R.E.M., The Dream Syndicate and more.
THE MINUS 5 Rock band headed by musician Scott McCaughey of the Young Fresh Fellows,
Mountain of Youth, All Gods
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
ALL GODS Mighty powerful post-punk from Athens.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Minorcan, Rowan Newby, John Kiran Fernandes
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES/KLIMCHAK/FRANK RUSSELL Improvised trio for clarinet, electro-acoustic percussion/theremin and baritone saxophone.
Nihilus, Kalgon, End Times Vision
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Night 1. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (one night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
KALGON Heavy psych/stoner doom trio from Western NC.
END TIMES VISION Nnoise rock/ studge metal band from Athens that takes the fuzzy riffs of sludge metal and plays with the ferocity and intensity of a hardcore band.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
The 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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGirl Scouts are invited to earn their junior ranger badge experiencing hands-on creek ecology. 9 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org