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
Little Learners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensExplore numbers, colors, letters and more through hands-on activities, creative play and social time with new friends. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. $2 (ACC residents), $3 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
S.T.E.M. Tech & Play
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to explore technology online or with friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s new fall exhibitions from artists Sebastian Garcia Huidobro, Rachel Lea Seaburn, Didi Dunphy, Sachi Rome, Tokie Rome-Taylor, Katie Kameen and Susan Perry. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Wade Hudson
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
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
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Disco Hills Skate Club
Firefly Trail, Winterville 125 N Church St, Winterville, United StatesJoin the group to socialize or exercise while skating outdoors. Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. FREE! Find Disco Hills Outdoor Skate Club on Facebook
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGuest speakers present on topics ranging from conservation to paleontology. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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.
Mountain of Youth, Jake McKelvie, Wilting Pages
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
JAKE MCKELVIE Massachusetts-based musician whose indie-rock melodicism slow dances with alt-country ramble.
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Oktoberfest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pumpkin Hunt
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy fall themed games, crafts, face painting and the annual pumpkin hunt. 6 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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 Haunting of Hill House
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesUsher in the spooky season with this production based on the classic horror tale. Oct. 3–4, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com
Panchiko, Glixen
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.50 (adv.), $33. www.40watt.com
PANCHIKO British indie-rock band originally formed in the late 90s that gained a cult following when one of its demo EPs was found in a charity shop in 2016.
GLIXEN Shoegaze band from Phoenix, AZ whose sound consists of tender melodies encased inside chrome walls of grungy textures and heavy guitars.
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.
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Dead Tooth, Johnny Falloon, Viv and the Things
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD TOOTH Post-punk self-proclaimed "rodeo-core" band based out of Queens, NY.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
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
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
First Saturday Park Play
Ben Burton Park 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily groups can engage in hikes, games and activities to learn, build and explore. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pop-Up Trail Talk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about natural spaces in Athens with family-friendly activities, giveaways, and ways to get involved with the trails. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Landart Class
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin local naturalist for a guided hike and then create natural art in the forest. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Tim for Athens Campaign Launch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music, speakers, crafts, merch and beer with Tim Denson’s official campaign launch for mayor. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.timforathens.com
The Welfare Liners
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals.
Jimee Stoune
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
JIMEE STOUNE Performing blues, country and rock.
The Haunting of Hill House
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesUsher in the spooky season with this production based on the classic horror tale. Oct. 3–4, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Dolphin Group, Josey, pondgorl, Songs for Sleeping Dogs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DOLPHIN GROUP Aquatic synth-pop band from Chattanooga, TN.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS Ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
