Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKristine Potter will discuss her decades of work displayed in the exhibition “The Body Politic.” 4 p.m. FREE! art.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
Wild Rumpus Volunteer Mixer
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesLearn more and sign-up to volunteer for this year’s Halloween festival, with food, drinks and music by DJ De La Luna. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
The Grateful Dads
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 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
Wine Tasting
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in to try a variety of Mary Taylor wines. 6 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/jsbottleshop
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Courtney Khail’s exhibition “Smoke & Mirrors” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Line Dancing Lessons
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of line dancing. 6 p.m. www.hotelabacusathens.com
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
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Odum School of Ecology Auditorium 140 E. Green St, Athens, GA, United StatesA silent auction and light refreshments will be followed by a talk by Dr. Jim Porter on the need for a conservation corridor along the Middle Oconee River. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.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
Beginner’s Improv
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improv, acting and comedy with Matt House. 6:30 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com
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
Rubber Udder, The Falling Spikes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAidan Lyerly Art Opening. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock-and-roll.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Art Opening
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesView art on view by Aidan Lyerly with live music by Rubber Udder and The Falling Spikes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Frigga Five, Estimated Principles, Intension
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $23. pac.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, a melodious and accessibly symphony composed in 1889 at Vysoká u Příbramě, Bohemia. Feautring UGA faculty soloist James Kim on cello.
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.
Isabelle Rose, Telephone Pole, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ISABELLE ROSE Local singer-songwriter.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens.
LITTLE MAE Trio blending indie, pop and shoegaze, drawing from influences such as Samia, Mercury and Alice Phoebe Lou.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
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
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
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate your own work of art from an example painting. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of local animal shelters. www.athenscine.com
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsSept5
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
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
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Tip Top Cocktail Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample three distinct cocktails from Tip Top Proper Cocktails. 5–7 p.m. www.shoptonique.com
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHalfway to Mardi Gras Party. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Omni, Benét
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
OMNI Atlanta post-punk trio influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads and Wire.
BENÉT Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie pop, soul, R&B and experimental electronic elements.
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.
That’s Hot: A Y2K Dance Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
THAT'S HOT: A Y2K DANCE PARTY Local entertainment company Sound Insight throws Y2K dance party featuring DJ battles, live percussionist, sax and more.
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Goddess Complex; Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
GODDESS COMPLEX Waves of synthesizer and vocals with drum machine pulse. Noise rug, not noise table.
MICROTRAK Electronic project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
The Flying V, Peter Webb, Strange Temples
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
STRANGE TEMPLES Two-piece band crafting luminous metallic waves of riddem and midnight blues, stitching dense angular jangle onto a dark tapestry of rock-and-roll majesty.
Geordie Greep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
GEORDIE GREEP Former frontman and lead guitarist of British rock band black midi, whose solo record The New Sound has a chaotic jazz-rock sound.
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
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
Story Stroll in the Park
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a walk, read a story and explore nature all at the same time. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
First Saturday Park Play
Ben Burton Park 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily groups can engage in hikes, games and activities to learn, build and explore. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org