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Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
’90s Themed Karaoke
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
'90S THEMED KARAOKE Sing your favorites with DJ Gregory and dress up for a '90s costume contest.
Tanner Usrey, Colton Bowlin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
TANNER USREY Country singer-songwriter from Prosper, TX who takes inspiration from George Strait, Tom Petty and Whiskey Myers.
COLTON BOWLIN Authentic country storyteller from Albany, KY.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Cardynal and the Flock, YumboTron
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies.
YUMBOTRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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
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
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24-27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
Lil Master Chef
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensCreate snacks while having fun in the kitchen, this month making quesadillas. Ages 2–5. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). 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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSculptor Joni Younkins-Herzog’s exhibition “Beauty Is Where You Find It” featuring mischievous, fecund, obsessively feminine works will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPreview Jason Thrasher’s photography series of the Middle Oconee River, learn about its history and ecology from Oconee Joe,and find out about ORLT’s efforts to protect the river. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Athens' Secret River. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
JOSEPH KIRAN FERNANDES & FRANKLIN RUSSELL Duo for clarinet and baritone saxophone featuring an Elephant 6 collective musician.
Line Dance Lessons
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to line dance with Amy. 7–9 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com
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.
The Pink Stones, Little Gold
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (one night), $20 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. Thank the Lord album release show!
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Salmon Tubes; Ihlyat; Other Voices, Other Rooms
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
SALMON TUBES Electro-acoustic improvisation duo Jon Vogt and Kyle MacKinnel.
IHLAYAT Experimental sound and visual artist using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
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
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24-27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
Morning Makers
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Hali to make themed crafts. 10:30 a.m. Ages 4–7. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe second annual Invitational Art Exhibit features “The Bounty of the Land.” 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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
Paint & Sip
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesGuided step-by-step instructions to paint a work inspired by Van Gogh. Supplies included. 7 p.m. $35. www.wintervillecenter.com
The Dictatortots
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
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.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.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.
Isra & The Paisleys, Quentin Love
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
The Pink Stones, T. Hardy Morris
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (one night), $20 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. Thank the Lord album release show!
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy an R-rated “A Night on the John” comedy drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
