Greater Athens Libertarian Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesFellowship with others of like-minded politics. First Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenslp.square.site
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
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA disfigured man becomes obsessed with a student at his sister’s boarding school while grappling with his own dark past in Bloody Moon. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
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.
Polar Waves
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
POLAR WAVES Alternative and punk rock band led by singer-songwriter Julio Duran.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up online.
Attaboy Tapes Presents Art Market & Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local art vendors with live music by Cruise Control, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby and The Falling Spikes. 7 p.m. (art market), 8 p.m. (show). www.40watt.com
Dancing Plague, Dildox, Obscurity, Rauncher
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $12. www.athenscine.com
DANCING PLAGUE Dark electro from Portland, OR.
DILDOX LA-based industrial post-punk.
OBSCURITY Local synth-punk duo. Singles release show!
RAUNCHER Project blending electronic, house and bass music.
Cruise Control, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby, The Falling Spikes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (art market), 8 p.m. (show). www.40watt.com
CRUISE CONTROL Twangin' rock and roll from Portland, OR.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.
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
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
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
Little Learners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensExplore numbers, colors, letters and more through hands-on activities, creative play and social time with new friends. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. $2 (ACC residents), $3 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
S.T.E.M. Tech & Play
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to explore technology online or with friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s new fall exhibitions from artists Sebastian Garcia Huidobro, Rachel Lea Seaburn, Didi Dunphy, Sachi Rome, Tokie Rome-Taylor, Katie Kameen and Susan Perry. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Wade Hudson
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
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
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
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Disco Hills Skate Club
Firefly Trail, Winterville 125 N Church St, Winterville, United StatesJoin the group to socialize or exercise while skating outdoors. Thursdays, 6:45 p.m. FREE! Find Disco Hills Outdoor Skate Club on Facebook
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGuest speakers present on topics ranging from conservation to paleontology. First Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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
Mountain of Youth, Jake McKelvie, Wilting Pages
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
JAKE MCKELVIE Massachusetts-based musician whose indie-rock melodicism slow dances with alt-country ramble.
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
The Regulars
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll.
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
October Exhibit Opening
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty Street, Athens, GaDrop in to enjoy light refreshments and learn about the months featured exhibit and tour programming. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBest selling author Kristina McMorris will discuss her newest novel “The Girls of Good Fortune” which complexity of family and identity. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 2–3, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Oktoberfest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Death & Mourning Tour
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty Street, Athens, GaExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones, and the differences between funerals for white and enslaved persons. Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31. 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
UGA Homecoming Parade
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual family-friendly downtown parade celebrates UGA homecoming with a variety of floats and performances. 6 p.m. FREE! els.uga.edu/homecoming
Pumpkin Hunt
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy fall themed games, crafts, face painting and the annual pumpkin hunt. 6 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
The Haunting of Hill House
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesUsher in the spooky season with this production based on the classic horror tale. Oct. 3–4, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, 2 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com
Panchiko, Glixen
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.50 (adv.), $33. www.40watt.com
PANCHIKO British indie-rock band originally formed in the late 90s that gained a cult following when one of its demo EPs was found in a charity shop in 2016.
GLIXEN Shoegaze band from Phoenix, AZ whose sound consists of tender melodies encased inside chrome walls of grungy textures and heavy guitars.
