Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
PrideFest 2025
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
All Things Athens
Downtown Athens AthensAll Things Athens at Twilight. 5–10 p.m. FREE! $45 VIP tickets. www.athenstwilight.com
DJ QUINCY Spinning tunes to dance to.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Jam for Cam
Downtown Athens AthensJam for Cam. 2:30–11 p.m. $30. www.jam4cam.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice. (4:30 p.m.)
CONGRESS THE BAND Charleston, SC-based band playing groovy rock jams. (6 p.m.)
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”(8 p.m.)
MILKY CHANCE German rock duo. (10 p.m.)
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Downtown Athens AthensLearn about the history, architecture and cultural significance of the two recognized Downtown Historic Districts. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the ninth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
Santa Hustle Race Series
Downtown Athens AthensEnjoy a variety of races around the downtown Athens area with a Santa hat and beard provided, and refreshments and music afterwards. Registration required. 8 a.m. $25 and up. www.santahustle.com
Downtown Parade of Lights
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual family-friendly holiday parade celebrates this year’s theme “Run, Run Rudolph” with a variety of floats and performances. 7 p.m. FREE! www.acc.gov/parade
AthHalf Half Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual marathon in benefit of AthFest Educates with a winding course and live music to cheer on participants. 7:30 a.m. www.athhalf.com
AthFest Educates 5K
Downtown Athens AthensThe 8th annual 5K in benefit of AthFest Educates with a shorter course and live music to cheer on participants with a Health and Fitness Expo at the Classic Center Pavilion. 12–6 p.m. (expo), 2:30 p.m. (5K). www.athhalf.com
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens Athens8–11 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE Performers along the parade route include El ChupaSKAbra, Fishbug, Beast Mode, Woah Nelly, Nadia Vaeh, Karma Kat, Father Werewolf, Libbaloops + Bryant Perez, Jiig + Molly'Tu Hott, Squallé and Trepid (featuring Grandfath3er). The parade culminates in a dance party with The Booty Boyz, Fairez and DJ Ellwin, plus performances by League of Step, Danza Azteca and Belli Dance Company.
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens AthensAll are invited to participate in the costumed parade marching through downtown and ending in a dance party. There will be a pre-parade rally at Creature Comforts Brewing Co. and after-party at Paloma Park. 5–8 p.m. (rally), 8–11 p.m. (parade & spectacle), 11 p.m.–2 a.m. (after-party). FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
Athens Creepy Crawl
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural parade features trick or treating and a spooky scavenger hunt at participating businesses. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.3ravenstattoo.com/creepycrawl
Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
Downtown Athens AthensThis 42nd annual event features a 49 mile route to Dacula and 87 miles route to Atlanta. Registration required. 7 a.m. www.a2a.net
UGA Homecoming Parade
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual family-friendly downtown parade celebrates UGA homecoming with a variety of floats and performances. 6 p.m. FREE! els.uga.edu/homecoming
Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
Downtown Athens AthensCelebrate with traditional food from Latin American and Caribbean countries, folk dancing and live music. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! Comunidad Chaplain Latinos en USA on Facebook
LatinxFest
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual cultural festival celebrating LatinX heritage will feature food, music, dance and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.latinxfestath.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Hot Corner Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment on the historic Hot Corner block. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
Athens Pride Parade
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective hosts a parade marching through downtown and ending at a Resource Festival featuring nonprofit vendors, food trucks and entertainment at the Classic Center Pavillion. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspride.org/parade
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Civil Rights Bus Tour
Downtown Athens AthensThe tour is an immersive journey through Athens-Clarke County civil rights history stopping at significant locations. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/echoesofthepasttour
Classic City Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccitymarathon.com
