5 things to do this weekend: Ladies arm wrestling, live hip hop, aerial dance and jazz

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
Updated ·2 min read
This promotional photo shows a character from Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling (SLAW), a charity event happening in Athens, Ga. on Oct. 21.
This promotional photo shows a character from Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling (SLAW), a charity event happening in Athens, Ga. on Oct. 21.

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Oct. 20-22.

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area.

Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling

WHERE: Creature Comforts Brewery (271 W. Hancock Ave.)

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($15 admission)

DETAILS: This "G.L.O.W."-inspired ladies arm wrestling tournament will see eight fully-costumed characters face off against one another in the name of charity, with the proceeds going to Athens nonprofit women's shelter Project Safe. Attendees can vote for their favorite arm wrestler and a band will be performing 1980s cover tunes.

Aerial dancers perform during the opening night of Canopy Studio’s 20th anniversary celebration show on Friday, April 22, 2022 in Athens. Canopy's fall 2023 show will take place Oct. 20-22.
Aerial dancers perform during the opening night of Canopy Studio’s 20th anniversary celebration show on Friday, April 22, 2022 in Athens. Canopy's fall 2023 show will take place Oct. 20-22.

Canopy: The Musical

WHERE: Canopy Studio (160 Tracy St., Suite 6)

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 20 - Sunday, Oct. 22 ($15-20)

DETAILS: Entitled "Canopy: The Musical," the Athens-based studio's fall show will pay tribute to musicals with different guest dancers each night. Friday will feature Ken Khamphiphone, Saturday will feature The Modern Pin-Ups, and Canopy's students will perform as a group on Sunday. Visit canopystudio.org for showtimes.

Athens hip hop artist AY3K performs at the 585 Vine St. Resource Center in Athens, Ga. on Monday, July 10, 2023. AY3K is part of the artist lineup for the New Horizons concert at Ciné on Oct. 21.
Athens hip hop artist AY3K performs at the 585 Vine St. Resource Center in Athens, Ga. on Monday, July 10, 2023. AY3K is part of the artist lineup for the New Horizons concert at Ciné on Oct. 21.

New Horizon: The Future of Hip Hop

WHERE: Ciné (234 W. Hancock Ave.)

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ($5 admission)

DETAILS: This showcase of some of Athens' brightest new hip hop talents will feature 2023 Vic Chesnutt Award nominee Cardynal, Maziigotit, Kive?!, AY3K and more along with renowned local MC Squallé. The event will be hosted by ATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment CEO Montu Miller with vibes by DJ Lauryn Trill.

This photo from March 2022 shows black bears DJ and Athena at Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens, Ga.
This photo from March 2022 shows black bears DJ and Athena at Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens, Ga.

Bear Holloween

WHERE: Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo (293 Gran Ellen Dr.)

WHEN: Friday, Oct. 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ($5 admission, free for ages 2 and under)

DETAILS: Get a jump on Halloween festivities at Bear Hollow Zoo with trick-or-treating, ambassador animal encounters, educational activities and more. Some of the zoo's residents include black bears, owls, alligators, river otter, spotted skunk, wild turkey, red fox, and a variety of reptiles in the reptile house.

This contributed photo shows Dwain Segar, jazz DJ at WXAG 92.7 FM and host of the monthly Segar Jazz Affair at Hotel Indigo in Athens, Ga.
This contributed photo shows Dwain Segar, jazz DJ at WXAG 92.7 FM and host of the monthly Segar Jazz Affair at Hotel Indigo in Athens, Ga.

Segar Jazz Affair

WHERE: Hotel Indigo (500 College Ave.)

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. ($15 admission)

DETAILS: Athens jazz DJ and musician Dwain Segar's monthly concerts always feature a guest headliner, and this show will include smooth jazz trumpet player John Dunn and his Jazzman Band. The doors are scheduled to open at 5:40 p.m. and the show will last from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. For advance tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/segar-jazz-affair-concert-with-john-dunn-the-jazzman-band-tickets-709705868357.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (Oct. 20-22)