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Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Sunday, September 14 @ 3:00 pm | The Classic Center
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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
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
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
Fabric Embellishment Workshop
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesPaula Lansford will lead a workshop in using Japanese Shashiko stitching and adding embellishments. 10 a.m. $25. www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Maisy Jane. Ages 4 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Displaced in the New South
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary by David Zeiger in celebration of the new exhibit on display in the Richard B. Russell Library. 5:15 p.m. www.athenscine.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Maria Korol will discuss her recent work “Playing Ball without a Ball.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Eddie Opara of Pentagram
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA presentation on the strategic visual rebrand for the museum. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Todd Cowart
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
TODD COWART Country singer-songwriter.
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Music BINGO Night
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUltimate Hiking Team Walking Wanderers hosts a game night in support of ending childhood cancer. 6 p.m. www.ultimatehike.org
Grand Opening
Thunderfoot Studio 1725 Electric Ave Unit 310, Watkinsville, United StatesCelebrate with tours of the new makers space, refreshments and giveaways. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/thunderfootstudio
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead an open mic on third Thursdays. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Joy Giusto. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Book Signing
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, authors Edith Suárez Torres, Samuel Aguilar, Deborah Gonzalez and Paloma Alcantar will be available for a meet and greet. 6–9 p.m. www.thejpnnetwork.com
Opening 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
LOL Comedy Show
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLine-up of local comedians. 6 p.m. (doors). $15 (general), $25 (VIP). www.hotelabacusathens.com
David Barbe, Whip Appeal, The Falling Spikes
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 6 p.m. (art show), 8 p.m. (music). www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WHIP APPEAL New Orleans bottom shelf country.
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.
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
Open Generative AI Debate
Phi Kappa Hall Phi Kappa Hall, Athens, United StatesThe Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or not generative AI is detrimental. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org
Next Act Cabaret
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will perform classic Broadway tunes and musical numbers. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Hails, Oceanic
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $19 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
THE HAILS Indie-rock band originally formed at the University of Florida that offers edgy vocals over smooth melodies.
OCEANIC Charlotte, NC-based indie pop trio.
Kenosha Kid, Cheap Heaven
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States20th Anniversary Show Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
CHEAP HEAVEN Synth-ist JoJo Glidewell (Modern Skirts/of Montreal) presents a solo performance of improvised/generative music.
Marshall Crenshaw, James Mastro
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $45. bit.ly/MarshallCrenshawAthens
MARSHALL CRENSHAW Rock musician with a career that’s spanned four decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances and thousands of live performances.
JAMES MASTRO Multi-instrumentalist who has played with legends including Patti Smith, John Cale and Robert Plant.
Jardin botanique + John Kiran Fernandes, Madeline Polites, Wolfli
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $7. www.cloudrecordings.com
JARDIN BOTANIQUE + JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambience from Montreal-based musician and former Athenian with local Elephant 6 stalwart.
MADELINE POLITES Haunting songs by Immaterial Possession member.
WOLFLI Experimental set from a somber and reflective songwriter.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Performing Australian composer Jack Frerer's "On Again, Off-Again."
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.
Jazzmyn, Molly Schneider
Hidden Gem 625 Barber St Suite 140, Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/hiddengemglobalhq
JAZZMYN Four-piece ensemble blending jazz with Chinese influences. Debut album release!
MOLLY SCHNEIDER Solo violinist performance.
Don Chambers, Vicious Devil
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
VICIOUS DEVIL Project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
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
Dawgtoberfest 2025
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate this twist on the classic German holiday with hot dogs, a stein-holding contest, on-site dog adoptions with AthensPets and live music. 3–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Breathing Room
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA seated breath and guided meditation class with open space for discussion or individual reflection. 6 p.m. $10. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
History Film Series
UGA Fine Arts Building Room 400 255 Baldwin Street, AthensScreening of the 1946 classic film A Matter of Life and Death. 6 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu