Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
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
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Pink Pilates Fundraiser
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesThis all-levels Pilates class will benefit The Tyanna Foundation and its local outreach. 4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
“Over the Garden Wall”
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the animated TV series adventure. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Klezmer Local 42
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Juror’s Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJuror Erin Dunn will discuss the 2024 Juried Exhibition “Compulsion.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Food Truck Fest
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse different food truck offerings, watch Halloween movies and enter a raffle for prizes. 6 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setilli and live music by Rusty Rooster String Band. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. FREE! (Ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
RUSTY ROOSTER STRING BAND The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society hosts a contra dance with live music and caller.
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 6:45 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Magic Hunks
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA male revue “Most Wanted” tour. 7 p.m. $14.95 & up. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Marko Topchii
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MARKO TOPCHII Renowned classical guitarist born in Ukraine who has won over 100 awards in international classical guitar competitions.
CDSM, Nihilist Cheerleader, Thick Paint
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CDSM Goth rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
THICK PAINT Atlanta/Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).
Masquerade Party
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Latin Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. $8–10. www.georgiatheatre.com
MASQUERADE PARTY Mixing all the best Latin beats.
Shane Parish and John Fernandes, Rob Magill, Ipek Eginli
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SHANE PARISH AND JOHN FERNANDES Duo on guitar and clarinet.
ROB MAGILL Composer of experimental jazz and folk, accomplished bandleader, talented painter and powerful saxophonist.
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Boobutante
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante AIDS Foundation’s Halloween-themed ball returns and invites attendees to dress up. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com
Gods and Goddesses Costume Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBuddha Broccoli Art Gallery presents a party with live performances, vendors and a costume contest. 9 p.m. $10. www.akademiabc.com
Don Chambers, Pilgrim
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
Centauri, Ellwin, Raven, Bettsu
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 11 p.m.–4 a.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
CENTAURI Bay Area artist Marcos Quintero, currently located in Denver, is characterized by distinctive dubstep heavy hitters and powerful drops. Release party for an EP named Hummingbird!
ELLWIN Nightshade Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.
RAVEN Local DJ playing IDM.
BETSU Local dubstep DJ and Nightshade Family sound system crew.
Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Downtown Athens AthensThis 42nd annual event features a 49 mile route to Dacula and 87 miles route to Atlanta. Registration required. 7 a.m. www.a2a.net
Fall Market
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United StatesEnjoy vendors, door prizes, yoga, a photo booth, games and a food truck. 9 a.m. (yoga), 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (market). FREE! www.mollyscoffeeco.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
UGA Trial Garden Fall Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature tropical houseplants, succulents, and cacti curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Indie South Porchfest Vendor Market
815 N Chase Street 815 N Chase St., Athens, United StatesBrowse booths by artists, makers and vintage curators during Porchfest. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/historicathens
Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local acts will perform across seven historic neighborhoods.
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
East German Secret Police and West German Terrorists
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHistorian Taylor Howard will present this lecture covering 1968–1991. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX Folie à Quatre minus two members play a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Financial Planning Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFinancial professionals Ning Pan and Greg Wheeler discuss the basics of college savings and financial aid applications. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Funky Like Sunday
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $25–55 (adv.), $31–61. bit.ly/flsatmt
FUNKY LIKE SUNDAY James Brown tribute act dedicated to meticulously reimagining the Godfather of Soul's sound through sweat-breaking showmanship and tight rhythmic grooves.
Segar Jazz Affair, John Dunn & The Jazzman Band
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzOct20
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. Tonight is the 95th smooth jazz concert in the series.
JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Jazz musician who has opened for legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang.
The Not Too Spooky Organ Concert
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
THE NOT TOO SPOOKY ORGAN CONCERT A family-friendly concert on the mighty Quimby organ that features creepy movie capers, Broadway favorites and Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.”
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA live interactive musical comedy experience performed by a “shadow cast,” in partnership with Dancefx. 8 p.m. $20–40.50. www.classiccenter.com
Screenagers: Elementary Edition
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the impact of too much screen time, social media pressures, problems with early exposure to cell phones and more with a follow-up discussion. Reservation required. 8:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
How the Arts Improve Health and Wellbeing
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesThe Torrance Center presents a two-day conference with breakout topics on the transformative power of music and art in nurturing community resilience. Registration required. Oct. 21, 3–6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! UGAartshealth2024.eventbrite.com
UGA Percussion Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual fall concert.
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Love in Our Stories of Sorrow
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesShare your story or listen and support others who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
