Calendar Picks

Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club

Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm

Vic Chesnutt Songwr...

40 Watt Club

The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall

Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall

Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre

Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre

The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall

Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall
Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm

Vic Chesnutt Songwr...

40 Watt Club
Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall
Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre
Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall

Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, 20 Watt Tombstone, Horseburner

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Shadebeast's 6th Anniversary. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR Heavy metal outfit from Savannah that uses its platform to create art about equality and social acceptance.

20 WATT TOMBSTONE Death blues metal band hailing from Wisconsin.

HORSEBURNER Riff-heavy stoner metal group from West Virginia who's music aims to "shake your insides."

Pilgrim, Fabulous Bird, Jacob Morris

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.

FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that've been collecting dust in a garage for years.

JACOB MORRIS Mellow NC-based folk multi-instrumentalist (Vic Chesnutt, Ham1, Madeline Adams) who is celebrating the release of his new EP, Slow Funeral.

Aurelio Voltaire, DJ Goth Dad

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Goth Night. 10 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com

AURELIO VOLTAIRE A leading figure of the dark cabaret genre, Voltaire performs dark, yet often light-hearted songs about the macabre.

DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.

1000 Meals

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Stop by for a free meal with no questions asked. 9 a.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

Secret Record Swap

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse thousands of vinyl records, CDs, tapes, posters, DVDs, cassettes, T-shirts and more for sale by vendors from all around the Southeast. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $5 (early admission), FREE! www.facebook.com/secretrecordswap

Beginner Basics In Acrylic

K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States

Local artist Lauren Adams leads a one-day workshop for adults about acrylic painting materials, color-mixing and other essential painting tips. 1​​–4 p.m. $45. www.kaartist.com

Rabbit Hole Sunday Market

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Small businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets

Open House

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Revolution Therapy and Yoga will showcase classes as well as opportunities to explore therapy offerings. 1:30–​​5:45 p.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Event Series Cheaper by the Dozen

Cheaper by the Dozen

Brightstone Productions 560 Jerry Smith Dr., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Based on the beloved book and hit movie, this production is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about a family of 12 children. Sept. 29–​​30, 7 p.m. Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2 p.m. $15. www.brightstoneathens.com

The Amazing Acro-Cats

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

A popular troupe of rescued domestic house cats gives a one-of-a-kind purrformance. $25-60. 2–​​4 p.m. www.mortontheatre.com

Quintet Athens

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3 p.m. FREE! www.quintetathens.com

QUINTET ATHENS The recital "5+1" features compositions for wind quintet plus solo instrument including works by Ludwig Thuille, Johannes Brahams, Figyes Hidas and Kurt Weill.

Event Series Gallery Talk

Gallery Talk

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

Featured artists of the exhibition “Algo para Declarar/Something to Declare” Jorge Arcos, Catalina Gomez Beuth and Franklin Delgado will speak on their work. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org

Angels and Demons

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

4 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

ANGELS AND DEMONS The struggle between good and evil sets the stage for this Baroque program of music that includes works by Telemann, Dowland, Veracini, Marais and others. Whether a fall from grace or an opportunity for redemption, Amethyst Baroque members take the listener through music depicting the conflict—at least according to composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Bad Dog Trivia

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Broke Body

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org

BROKE BODY Dark indie pop trio from Philadelphia.

Shocktoberfest

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

The Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Get Out this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Monday Marigold Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

The market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville

Club Ned Anime Society

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss anime series “Sailor Moon,” “Fruits Basket,” “Given” and “Yuri on Ice.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Event Series Meditation Monday

Meditation Monday

Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United States

Join others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–​​8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com

Monday Trivia with Erin

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Declan McKenna, Allie Crow Buckley

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com

DECLAN MCKENNA English singer-songwriter who gained recognition at an early age through the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition.

ALLIE CROW BUCKLEY Los Angeles singer-songwriter with ethereal, soaring melodies.

Boss Bitch Double Feature

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Flicker Film Society presents a double feature showing of Jennifer’s Body (7 p.m.) and The Craft (9 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Symphonic Band

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

SYMPHONIC BAND The program "Magnum Mysterium" includes selections by Jan van der Roost, Morten Lauridsen, Robert Sheldon and John Phillip Sousa.

Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Pick up a copy of Master, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Silent Book Club

Silent Book Club

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Settle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/silentbookclubathens

Five Course Oktoberfest Beer Dinner

Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United States

Hosts Mark and Rachel Crouch will lead a demonstration with some hands-on cooking for a full German feast. 6 p.m. $110. www.athenscooks.com

No Phone Party

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

half·alive, Thomas Headon

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com

HALF·ALIVE Pop trio from Long Beach, CA that incorporates elements of R&B, funk and soul.

THOMAS HEADON Young London-based singer-songwriter with affable pop songs.

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Open Mic Night

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org

OPEN MIC NIGHT Free and open to all forms of artistic expression.

Dead Boys

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.). www.40watt.com

DEAD BOYS Initially active from 1975–1980, this Cleveland, OH band is remembered for being among the first wave of punk.

Normal Talk

The Lewis Room at Tweed Recording 131 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Justin Giboney discusses topics on faith and politics followed by a Q&A. Registration required. 7:30–​​9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org