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
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
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of pottery from resident artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
R. Wood Studio Solstice Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse discounted hand-crafted ceramic goods. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Holiday Market
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United StatesBrowse vendors for last-minute gifts. 2 p.m. www.1818brewing.com
Carolina Dreamin’ Beer Release
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRelease of the brewery’s latest West Coast style IPA with proceeds benefitting the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund and a supply collection for Mana Food Bank. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Golden Bowl
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
GOLDEN BOWL No info available.
Basketball Team
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! bit.ly/BasketballTeamDec21
BASKETBALL TEAM Local Christmas all-star band presenting a night of holiday favorites, with everything from pop classics to carols.
Celebrate the Solstice
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to gather for song and dance. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features callers Corinne Wilkinson and Stuart Whipple and live music by Max and Maggie and Friends. 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
Max and Maggie and Friends
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
MAX AND MAGGIE AND FRIENDS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
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
Lily and the Roses
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.3railroad.org
LILY AND THE ROSES Athens dreamrock band Dreamlily joined by The Roses (Eiva Hawthorn on piano) with original and traditional songs for the Winter Solstice and Christmas.
Ugly Sweater Party
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensUgly Sweater Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
PHAZE 360 Party band playing danceable hits.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49–99. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Handel’s oratorio "Messiah" which portrays Advent, the birth, the Passion and the Resurrection of Christ.
Bloodkin & Friends
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
BLOODKIN Long-running Athens group playing a bluesy style of roots-rock with big guitars and sharply written lyrics.
Winter Solstice Ceremony
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWinter Solstice Ceremony. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WET GARDEN Emmy Pierce and Shan Perry perform soft, warm ambient sounds with guitar, synths and vocals.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Synth hardware and processed tapes inspired by first wave Chicago House and Detroit Techno. Plus, tape hiss bangers of synth pop and post-punk straight from the legendary Go Bar dance floor in between sets.
BLEACHY ASSHOLE Experimental music from Thom Strickland.
DÅNG HUNKE Vancouver artist (ex Astral Blessing, Shasta Cults) playing processed horns.
Winter Music Service
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States10:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
WINTER MUSIC SERVICE Music, poetry and readings to evoke the blessings of winter.
Community Bake Sale
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensThe proceeds of baked goods from local businesses and restaurants will benefit Athens Habitat for Humanity and its Global Village Program with other local vendors set up. 1–5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Vinyl Island
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL ISLAND Chill acoustic tunes.
Last Minute Holiday Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse goods sold by local artists, crafters and vendors such as art, sustainable fashion, home goods and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Amethyst Baroque
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE The four candles of Advent—hope, love, joy and peace—serve as inspiration for "Prepare the Way: An Advent Songfest," a concert of music spanning eight centuries.
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States4 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Solstice Circle & Soundbath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of restorative yoga, Reiki, a cacao ceremony and a sound bath. 6 p.m. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
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
The Solstice Sisters
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesBlue Ridge Mountain Christmas. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SolsticeSistersDec22
THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.
Dave Marr’s Quasi-Annual Last-Minute Holiday Show
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GADave Marr's Quasi-Annual Last-Minute Holiday Show. 7 p.m. Donations encouraged. [email protected]
DAVE MARR The Athens singer-songwriter from the Star Room Boys of yore will join a host of brilliant friends for an evening of songs (Xmas and otherwise) and surprises.
Christmas Extravaganza Camp
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensKids will create snowglobes and play a variety of holiday games. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Origami Class
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn how to fold amazing creatures and creations. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY '80s dance party featuring new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco.
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
Holiday Lights
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker leads an all-ages service with music and a holiday cookie exchange afterwards. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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.
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
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
Kwanzaa Celebration
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being unity. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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.
