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Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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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
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
OFFSCREEN: A WUGA Listening Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org
CICADA RHYTHMN Local folk band will perform with free popcorn and King of Pops for attendees, who are encouraged to bring picnics and blankets.
Folie à Trois
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Paul Taylor Dance Company
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world-renown dance company performs three of its signature works. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $63–100. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Science Café
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Heidi Hunter will give a talk titled “Save Our Hemlocks: Fighting Woolly Adelgid in North Georgia.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Reverend Tribble & Two Cool, Check the Signs
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/MarigoldAuditoriumSept19
REVEREND TRIBBLE & TWO COOL Newly formed rock, blues and Southern soul powerhouse trio from Athens, featuring Jeff Reilly (Randall Bramblett Band, Chris Duarte), Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, The Sunshine Fix) and Reverend Tribble.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Kenosha Kid, Kalibrator
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States20th Anniversary Show Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. 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.”
KALIBRATOR Haunted Shed frontman Etienne deRocher’s solo performance art project combining primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers.
Cole Swindell, Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–172. www.classiccenter.com
COLE SWINDELL Georgia-born country singer-songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and creative lyrics.
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
Stereolab, MEMORIALS
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEREOLAB Influential Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990.
MEMORIALS Duo channeling the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics.
Coyote Holler, Dusty Inkwell, Rowan Newby
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit.
DUSTY INKWELL Solo performance by member of The Howdies.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
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.
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring saxophonist Myles Boothroyd.
Barechuckle
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesTwo teams of improvisors battle for the winning title. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Left Hand Hotdog, The Touch, Bad Kill
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEFT HAND HOTDOG Atlanta ska to fill your soul and get you dancing.
THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.
BAD KILL Local punk rock band.
Velvet Edge, Andovia, Superjaw, King of the Zoo
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
ANDOVIA Hard alternative rock from Atlanta.
SUPERJAW Atlanta-based rock band.
KING OF THE ZOO Atlanta band influenced by Queens of the Stone Age and All Them Witches.
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
Dave Forker, Libbaloops
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (10 a.m.)
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
Journey Through The Stars
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the night sky with an immersive planetarium program. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Family Day: Art in Action
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a look at Joan Mitchell’s monumental painting “Close” with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Athens Area Shape Note Singing
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org
ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m.
Talk Like A Pirate Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with outdoor activities, live animal encounters and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 2:30–4:30 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook
The Bogart Browncoat Bash
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 20th anniversary of “Firefly” with a screening, cosplay optional. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tea & Terror
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy a Victorian High Tea with refreshments, Tarot readings, photo-ops, music by Joe Willey and excerpts from Eddie Whitlock’s book Terrible Tales of Horror!. 3–5 p.m. FREE!