Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the history of Carnaval through its music, theater, dance, community, diversity and joy. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Dracula (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaFreak Fest '23: Wild Rumpus Creature Kick-Off. 5–10 p.m. www.wildrumpus.org
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
MOLLY TU HOTT Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspringly.
MOTORHEAD2X Athens-born rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
REGALIS DJ Izzy spins house, bass, EDM and more.
The Spectre of Surf
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVampire Campfire. 5–10 p.m. (event), 7–9 p.m. (music). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Athens surf rock band focusing on purely instrumental rock. Tonight's event includes a fire pit, s'mores, a costume contest, food truck and Halloween craft market.
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDuring this Wild Rumpus kick-off party, enjoy live music, art and food vendors, DIY activities and a costume contest. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Michael Wegner
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.hotelindigo.com
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
Classic Bolognese Sauce
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making a classic Bolognese sauce. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com
October Harvest Dinner
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesLocal chefs will cater a four-course meal with pre-dinner drinks, live music by Comer String Collective and a Halloween costume contest. 6–9 p.m. $70. www.soswhiskey.com
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. Registration required. Ages 8 and up. 6:30–8 p.m. $2 ACC residents, $3 non-residents. www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Original Splitz Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
Hu$h Money
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hushmoneyathens
HU$H MONEY Local cover band playing a Halloween set. Costumes are encouraged.
Floral Portrait, Marie Marie, Liz Farrell
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $8 (with costume), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.
MARIE MARIE Athens band pairing '60s nostalgia with indie pop.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band, Dodd Ferrelle
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/RickFowlerOct27
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.
Owl Creek Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/VFW2872
OWL CREEK BAND High energy country and rock band playing all of the hits. Line dancing in between band breaks.
Thriller Dance Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the Thriller dance then perform as a group. There will be drinks and a food truck, with zombie attire encouraged. All ages. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Night Swim: Comedy After Hours
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Chase Brantley, the evening features Atlanta comedian Mark Kendall and local Athenians. 8–9 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Ihlyatt
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.
Monster Mash Fashion Bash
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesThis Halloween fashion show features models walking down the runway wearing local designer fashion while bands play live music followed by a DJ dance party. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/byv_trubb
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. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
Five Eight, Brown Dwarf, Addie Tonic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
BROWN DWARF Sludge-dipped rock and roll led by Creston Spiers (Harvey Milk).
ADDIE TONIC Denver-based alternative rock band fronted by Meghann5k.
The Room with Greg Sestero
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Greg Sestero with a Q&A and photo-op before a screening of the film. 9:30 p.m. $20. www.athenscine.com
Coma Therapy, Wailin Storms, All Gods
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
WAILIN STORMS Durham, NC band that divulges stories of folklore, mysticism and inner torment through psychedelic, atmospheric vignettes.
ALL GODS No info available.
Bleach Garden, The Darling Fire, The Tightness
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLEACH GARDEN Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.
THE DARLING FIRE Five-piece band whose rock sound encompass ghostly vocals and an abrasive, brooding metal-inspired sound.
THE TIGHTNESS Four-piece rock band from Athens.
Dave Forker, John Doster
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays solo. (8 a.m.)
JOHN DOSTER No info available. (10 a.m.)
ACCPD Haunted House
ACC Police Department 3035 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesThis haunted house features hours for children, then a scarier general public haunt. Oct. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 2–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 29, 1–5 p.m. (Ages 10 & under) & 6–9 p.m. (general public). Oct. 30, 5–10 p.m. (general public). FREE! (canned food donation). www.accgov.com
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch as a steamroller presses inked relief blocks onto paper and fabric to reveal images. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Ecstatic Dance
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1:30–3:30 p.m. $10–15 (children under 12 free). www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Hogwarts Halloween
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA magical themed program filled with owlery, potions, herbology, quidditch and Halloween fun. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
Camp Amped After School Fall 2 Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL FALL 2 FINALE See what the campers have been cooking up for a week. Costumes encouraged.
Dia De Los Muertos Fundraiser
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesCasa de Amistad of Athens hosts a donation based potluck dinner with arts and crafts, raffles, a costume contest and a folkloric dance presentation. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/athensamistad
Images and Sounds: Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis exhibition contextualizes Carnaval through music videos, short films, concerts and digital images. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rumpus Rally
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaRumpus Rally. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens AthensAll are invited to participate in the costumed parade marching through downtown and ending in a dance party. There will be a pre-parade Rumpus Rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesA celebratory dinner with recipes from Frances Mayes’ The Tuscan Sun Cookbook: Recipes from our Italian Kitchen followed by a discussion with the author. 6 p.m. $60. www.libs.uga.edu
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Full Moon Hike
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this two-mile hike discuss nocturnal plants and animals and moon folklore. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens Athens8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE During the parade, over a dozen musical acts will perform along the route. The Rumpusland Livewire Stage and Rumpusland Main Stage will both host performances until 11 p.m., when the party moves over to Paloma Park.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
Trashfest II
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrashfest II. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
GIRLPUPPY Atlanta-based indie singer-songwriter Becca Harvey.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. Album release show for Super Bowl LXIX!
