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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Memories of Underdevelopment with an introduction by Dr. Reinaldo Roman. 7 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Penelope Road
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.
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.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Fantasy Flop
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe losers of Fantasy Football Leagues have to perform standup as a punishment for being the worst in the League. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Athens Songwriters’ Forum
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.
Exit Row, Karma Kat, January
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
Vicious Devil, Trycoh
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.
Movement-Supported Self Reflection
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesContinuing Education Ethics credits training on how mindful movement can support ethical practice for social workers and other care providers. 8 a.m. $190. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
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
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens-born painter and muralist Broderick Flanigan’s exhibition “Family Val-hues” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Levi Ransom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Tattoo You
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17
TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.
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
“Moonshiner” Killer Beaz
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe stand-up comedian and actor brings his tour Best Buzz in Town to Winterville. 7 p.m. $25–55. www.killerbeaz.com
Perrengue, Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
The Whigs, T. Hardy Morris, Buffalo Hawk
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.
Knock Knock, Who Cares
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesGroup of improv performers who often perform longer narrative stories. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Princess & Royal Blue
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Zumba After Dark
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy high-energy dance fitness with friends for the new year. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
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
2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/XDodTGWvdLqmHX4d6
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
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin park rangers on a moderate trail route. 12 p.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Juried Exhibition Application Clinic
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for assistance photographing your work or filling out the online application. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause with a panel discussion, music, gift bags and more. 1:30–6:30 p.m. $30. MFactorVIPevent.eventbrite.com
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Reception & Reunion
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Cortona’s “Mostra” exhibition will be on view with a reunion for alumni, students and staff. 3–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
46th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham, The Smilleys
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (potluck), 6:30 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues.
THE SMILEYS Rocking blues power couple Dennis and Janet Smilie of Janet & the New Dogs.
UGA Choral Project
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
GRIDDLE LICKERS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by the Griddle Lickers. 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
Cal Folger Day, Hemlock, Shane Parish, Patrick Matistic
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CAL FOLGER DAY Alternative folk songwriter from Baltimore.
HEMLOCK Swamp-raised phone-fi alt-folk project from Chicago.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
PATRICK MATISTIC Asheville-based songwriter.
Bit Brigade, Real Wow
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes Super Mario World and F-Zero.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Musical Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJoin Libbaloops and Matt House for an evening of absurdity and silliness with original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Libbaloops and Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS AND MATT HOUSE The musical comedy duo presents an evening of absurdity and silliness with a fun mix of original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience.
