Calendar Picks
Hayride, No Chief | Tuesday, September 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Hayride, No Chief Ciné
Linnentown – The Musical | Friday, September 12 @ 7:00 pm | The Classic Center
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Linnentown – The Musical | Saturday, September 13 @ 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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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.
Fine Fettle Tailgate
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaWatch the game, and enjoy food and live music. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.finefettle.com
UGA vs Austin Peay
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Governors. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Afternoon Kaya Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 5:15 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Kate Morrissey Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Denim Arcade
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/DenimArcadeSept6
DENIM ARCADE 80s tribute band covering Duran Duran, Def Leppard, the B-52s, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Mötley Crüe, Journey, Joan Jett, Paula Abdul, Poison and more.
Come Senior
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–50. www.project-safe.org
James McMurtry, Bonnie Whitmore
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.
BONNIE WHITMORE Americana artist who has also sung and played bass with some of the biggest names in the genre.
The Dictatortots, Alpha Burner
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
ALPHA BURNER No info available.
Gone Country Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music from popular country musicians, line dancing and themed cocktails. 7:30–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Shut-Ups, forceghost, CGI Joe
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. Album release show!
FORCEGHOST Electronic psych duo based out of Augusta.
CGI JOE The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
Telephone Pole, Ether 9, Trvy & The Enemy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens.
ETHER 9 Atlanta punk band with a DIY ethic.
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
Zl!ster, Four Flat Tires, Cast List, Yes Dear
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
CAST LIST Kinda indie, kinda emo.
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
Re-Phil Night School Comedy Show
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy improv, stand-up, crowd work and food for this home-grown show’s return. 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $16. www.workshopathens.com
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
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
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
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 11:30 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Don Chambers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
Get Loud, Get Local
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA workshop series geared towards young adults to learn about protest rights, running for office, understanding your local reps, organizing with impact and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Vinyl Open Decks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3:15 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
World War II Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the library’s History Lecture Series historian Rod Davis will talk about The Doolittle Raid of 1942. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Trio Metro
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4–6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Pisces Lunar Eclipse Restorative Yoga
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided yoga session including Reiki and a sound bath. 6 p.m. $30–45. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kevn Kinney, Peter Buck
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
KEVN KINNEY Lead singer and songwriter of the Atlanta rock band Drivin N Cryin.
PETER BUCK Co-founder and lead guitarist of Athens alt rock legend R.E.M.
Shane Parish, SPLLIT, The Falling Spikes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
SPLLIT Absurdist New Orleans post-punk.
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Bread for Life 2025 Golf Tournament
The Georgia Club 1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast and a day of golf. Proceeds benefit Bread for Life which helps to support local teens training in the hospitality field . 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.classiccenter.com/384/Bread-for-Life
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. 8:15 a.m.–7 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $25 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Open Mic Night
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT First Mondays.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring tubist David Zerkel.
Merce Lemon, Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Petty Kash
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MERCE LEMON Indie-rock musician from Pittsburgh, PA whose lyrics explore the nature of identity, the body, memory and relationships.
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS Ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change.
