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
Solshakr, Crane Co.
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLSHAKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.
CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.
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
Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Just Do Something
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Day: Beauty in Form
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
New Discoveries Historic Mill Tour
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesArcheologist Tom Gresham and Greg Yoder lead a walk talking about the history of the park and mills. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
New Year, New Recipes
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a dish that’s a favorite at your family gatherings and share the story behind it with Genealogical Society members. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
STRANGEAMONGUS
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year, New Pup Adoption Party. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
STRANGEAMONGUS Acoustic hippy funk, selected covers and extended jams.
New Year, New Pup Adoption Party
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesMadison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter will have adoptable animals on site, along with live music and a food truck. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
Figment Non-Alcoholic Kombucha Cocktails Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop by to taste Figment’s two non-alcoholic spritz-style sodas. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.shoptonique.com
Opening Reception
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesBrooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist Matt Keegan’s exhibition “Realia” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
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
Travis Denning, Scoot Teasley, Ethan Garner
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
TRAVIS DENNING Nashville-based country singer-songwriter originally from Warner Robins.
SCOOT TEASLEY R&B-tinged country artist born and raised in Toccoa.
ETHAN GARNER Country artist and Georgia boy living in Nashville.
Florence Cardigan, Roommate, Midsummer Motel
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock. Celebrating the new single "Final Thread."
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
All Elite Wrestling
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesAEW presents Collision with a roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. 7:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Don Toberman: Ping-Pong Champ
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesWitness sports history as Don Toberman attempts to become the world’s most decorated ping-pong player in this fundraising clown spectacle by Chase Brantley. 8 p.m. $15. www.canopystudio.org
Maples Crown
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MAPLES CROWN Cover band that performs songs from across four decades of rock music.
Jay Gonzalez, Your Ex’s Pets, The Medium, Rowan Newby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
THE MEDIUM Saccharine harmonies, hypnotic riffs and earnest ballads from Nashville.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
The Grawks, Melvis, Hatch
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
MELVIS No info available.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.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
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Yulianna Avdeeva
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu
YULIANNA AVDEEVA A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity performs an all-Chopin program.
The Solstice Sisters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Thunderbirds
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
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
Ain’t Too Proud
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Life and Times of The Temptations is a Broadway musical following the group’s journey from Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Jenny Zigrino. 9–10:30 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Tech Talk for Beginners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensMaster the basics of using your iPhone cell phone. Ages 50 & up. Register online. 9 a.m. 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
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
Spending & Savings Plan
Online GA, United StatesVirtual workshop hosted by the Athens Land Trust. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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 captained by drummer extraordinaire Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 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.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Tech Talk for Beginners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensMaster the basics of using your Android cell phone. Ages 50 & up. Register online. 9 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Internet 101: Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
