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UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Performing Australian composer Jack Frerer's "On Again, Off-Again."
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.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
Storytime in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Breathing Room
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA seated breath and guided meditation class with open space for discussion or individual reflection. 6 p.m. $10. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
History Film Series
UGA Fine Arts Building Room 400 255 Baldwin Street, AthensScreening of the 1946 classic film A Matter of Life and Death. 6 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
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
Folie à Trois
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Athens Science Café
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Heidi Hunter will give a talk titled “Save Our Hemlocks: Fighting Woolly Adelgid in North Georgia.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Reverend Tribble & Two Cool, Check the Signs
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/MarigoldAuditoriumSept19
REVEREND TRIBBLE & TWO COOL Newly formed rock, blues and Southern soul powerhouse trio from Athens, featuring Jeff Reilly (Randall Bramblett Band, Chris Duarte), Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, The Sunshine Fix) and Reverend Tribble.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Kenosha Kid, Kalibrator
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States20th Anniversary Show Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
KALIBRATOR Haunted Shed frontman Etienne deRocher’s solo performance art project combining primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers.
Cole Swindell, Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–172. www.classiccenter.com
COLE SWINDELL Georgia-born country singer-songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and creative lyrics.
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
Stereolab, MEMORIALS
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEREOLAB Influential Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990.
MEMORIALS Duo channeling the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics.
Coyote Holler, Dusty Inkwell, Rowan Newby
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit.
DUSTY INKWELL Solo performance by member of The Howdies.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
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.
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring saxophonist Myles Boothroyd.
Barechuckle
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesTwo teams of improvisors battle for the winning title. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Left Hand Hotdog, The Touch, Bad Kill
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEFT HAND HOTDOG Atlanta ska to fill your soul and get you dancing.
THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.
BAD KILL Local punk rock band.
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
Dave Forker, Libbaloops
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 originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (10 a.m.)
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
Journey Through The Stars
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the night sky with an immersive planetarium program. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Athens Area Shape Note Singing
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org
ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m.
Talk Like A Pirate Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with outdoor activities, live animal encounters and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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. 2:30–4:30 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook
The Bogart Browncoat Bash
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 20th anniversary of “Firefly” with a screening, cosplay optional. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tea & Terror
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy a Victorian High Tea with refreshments, Tarot readings, photo-ops, music by Joe Willey and excerpts from Eddie Whitlock’s book Terrible Tales of Horror!. 3–5 p.m. FREE!
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
Randall Bramblett Big Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/RandallBramblettSept20
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BIG BAND American roots musician known for his genre-blending style and creative song imagery. Featuring the Megablaster Horns!
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
SHAPESHIFTER 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 Jeremy Peterson and live music by Shapeshifter. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, McKendrick Bearden, Julia Barfield
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
It’s a 2000s Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20.40–38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
IT'S A 2000S PARTY Celebrating the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres.
Amy Jay, Lane Marie, Joseph Bones
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Memoir folk pop music for the moody and hopeful.
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.
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
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Athens Religious Organizations Join for Immigrant Rights March
Downtown Athens AthensBring signs, join the march and hear speeches On the International Day of Peace. 2 p.m. 706-589-5568 for more information.
Artist Talk
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSculptor Joni Younkins-Herzog’s will discuss her mischievous, fecund, obsessively feminine works on view. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
