Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Athens' Secret River. 7–8:30 p.m. 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
Brad Upton
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe comedy veteran is best known for his stand-up special produced by Dry Bar Comedy. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $42.77 & up. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
Excavating Ancient Burial Sites
Phi Kappa Hall Phi Kappa Hall, Athens, United StatesThe Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or excavating ancient burial sites is unethical. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org
UGA Hockey vs. University of Alabama
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $14–35. www.classiccenter.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 Revolutionists
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
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.
JVK, whiskey ginger, Red Dakota
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
JVK Boston-based rock and roll trio.
WHISKEY GINGER NYC-based indie-rock band.
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
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
Homeschool Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about women in the arts with Art Cart activities, watching a demonstration and creating art. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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. Ages 4–7. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Sustained Excellence
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTake a curator-led tour of the UGA swim and dive exhibition. 3 p.m. libs.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States“Forging Connections: Metal Art Inspired by the Marine Carbon Cycle” by Barbara Mann and “Teaching Through Creation: Works by Local Art Educators” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Faculty and Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY AND GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring Liza Stepanova on piano, Itamar Zorman on violin and the Lysander Trio with James Kim on cello.
Drivin’ N Cryin’, Quiet Hounds
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/DrivnNCryinSept26
DRIVIN' N CRYIN' Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
Sunset Salutations
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis outdoor session blends gentle flows, mindful breathwork and deep stretching to help relieve the stress. 6:30 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Kong’s Night Out
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesComedy production about what happened in the hotel room next to the one where Ann was taken by King Kong. Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
UGA Hockey vs. University of Alabama
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $14–35. www.classiccenter.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.
Waylon Wyatt, Gabrielle Hope
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
WAYLON WYATT Young country/folk songwriter from Hackett, AK.
GABRIELLE HOPE Appalachian folk singer known for her unique tone who takes inspiration from artists like Jean Ritchie, Tia Blake and Connie Converse.
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by The Dictatortots. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
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.
Clarence and the Moonshynes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CLARENCE AND THE MOONSHYNES No info available.
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformance of the popular Broadway musical weaving together enchanted fairy tales. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
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.
The Revolutionists
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a darkly comedic play set during the French Revolution, bringing together four unlikely heroines. Sept. 25–26, 30 and Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Athens Songwriters’ Forum
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $30. www.athenscine.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM A dynamic talk-show-style evening hosted by Drew Vandenberg featuring live performances and intimate interviews with acclaimed artists David Lowery (Cracker) and Jordan Reynolds (Rose Hotel).
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.
Better Than Better Than Ezra
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.therootathens.com
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
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
Wax Monkey
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
WAX MONKEY Five-piece jam band composed of childhood friends hailing from Birmingham, AL.
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
James Cook, Fiddlebone
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
FIDDLEBONE Old time project with members of Packway Handle and String Theory. (10 a.m.)
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to the Duluth Fall Festival. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Pollinator Bioblitz Hike
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a hike around the nature center to search for pollinators and host plants. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Bring Back Your Backyard
Ben Burton Park 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about invasive plant species and techniques on how to remove them. Wear closed toed shoes and cloths for yard work. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec