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
Winter Kickoff
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside. Ages 4–12. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
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
Holiday Sip & Shop Sample Sale
Hello Wealth 215 Hawthorne Park Suite B, Athens, United StatesEnjoy refreshments while doing last-minute holiday gift shopping. 12–7 p.m. www.hayleybird.shop
Classic City Championship
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesClarke Central and Cedar Shoals basketball teams face off in a head-to-head battle. 1–9 p.m. $10–20. www.classiccenter.com
The FourFathers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Drivin N Cryin, Patty PerShayla and The Mayhaps
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
DRIVIN N CRYIN Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
PATTY PERSHAYLA AND THE MAYHAPS Riff-driven rock anthems with a punky blues grit.
Tab Benoit, Jesse Dayton
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
TAB BENOIT Four-time Grammy Award-nominated artist renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice.
JESSE DAYTON Towering figure in the realm of outlaw country known for his guitar contributions to albums by musicians including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
Holiday Hustle Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/holidayhustleclub
HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB Songwriter and pianist Bart King leads a jazz combo featuring Chris Enghauser, Louis Romanos and Jeremy Raj through secular classics as well as new holiday tunes.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
PHIL KLINE'S UNSILENT NIGHT An annual tradition held across the world, Unsilent Night is a boombox parade and moving sound sculpture in which participants play the composition from audio players in unison. The parade will meet at Little Kings before walking through downtown and the UGA campus quad.
Darren Knight Southern Momma Comedy Tour
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBang Productions presents Alabama comedian Darren Knight with Big Earl, Red Squirrel, Gary Cargal and DJ Slim McGraw. 7:30 p.m. $25–45. www.mortontheatre.com
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParade through downtown to the UGA quad with handheld speakers playing secular music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.unsilentnight.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. $26.95–42.95. www.classiccenter.com
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 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."
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band, followed by a live performance. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Is/Ought gap, MEGAbeth, Micro Trak
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10–12. www.athenscine.com
IS/OUGHT GAP Veteran Athens band featuring Bryan Cook (Time Toy, Oh-OK), Tom Cheek and Allen Wagner (Kilkenny Cats), and Jason NeSmith (Pylon Reenactment Society).
MEGABETH Dana Downs' newest rock combo featuring Carla LeFever, Phyllis Walls and Deborah Walls.
MICRO TRAK New project of Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed Orchestra).
Five Eight
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Playing after a showing of the documentary, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight and a Q&A with the filmmaker.
Blues Olympics
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
BLUES OLYMPICS Blues musicians perform together to raise money for The Carl Lindberg Memorial Scholarship for Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped.
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
