5 things to do this weekend: International Street Fest, Classic City Rollergirls and more

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
·2 min read

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 Apr. 5-7.

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancelation or tickets selling out.

The UGA Filipino Student Association Filipino Dancers perform at the International Street Festival on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The 2024 Street Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 6.
The UGA Filipino Student Association Filipino Dancers perform at the International Street Festival on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 9, 2022. The 2024 Street Festival is scheduled for Saturday, Apr. 6.

UGA International Street Festival

  • WHERE: College Avenue (Downtown Athens)

  • WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: This year marks the 25-year anniversary of the University of Georgia's International Street Festival, a family-friendly event designed to promote cultural awareness in the Athens community. Expect lots of dancing, live music, food from around the world, activities and more.

Classic City Rollergirls team member Kitty In Chains (center) leads a jam in Athens, Ga. on Dec. 3, 2023. The Rollergirls' 2024 season opener is scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 7.
Classic City Rollergirls team member Kitty In Chains (center) leads a jam in Athens, Ga. on Dec. 3, 2023. The Rollergirls' 2024 season opener is scheduled for Sunday, Apr. 7.

Classic City Rollergirls

  • WHERE: Fun Galaxy Athens (3030 Cherokee Rd.)

  • WHEN: Sunday, Apr. 7 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($12 admission)

  • DETAILS: To kick off their 2024 season, the Classic City Rollergirls' first bout will be their time-honored "Green vs. Black" game, a scrimmage that splits the team in half and sees them face off against one another. Seating is limited, so attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs. Tickets: classiccityrollergirls.square.site.

FILE - Mokah Jasmine Johnson performs during opening night of The Vagina Monologues at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
FILE - Mokah Jasmine Johnson performs during opening night of The Vagina Monologues at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.

Empress Mokah EP Release

  • WHERE: Hendershot's (237 Prince Ave.)

  • WHEN: Sunday, Apr. 7 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. ($10 admission)

  • DETAILS: Empress Mokah, better known to Athens locals as Mokah Jasmine Johnson, will show off her musical side at this release party for her "Love & Justice" EP. Originally from Spanish Town, Jamaica, Johnson's sound is a unique and soulful blend of genres including dancehall, R&B, reggae and spoken word.

A costumed attendee interacts with a snake at HauntFest in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The event returns for its second year on Friday, Apr. 6 and Saturday, Apr. 7, 2024.
A costumed attendee interacts with a snake at HauntFest in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The event returns for its second year on Friday, Apr. 6 and Saturday, Apr. 7, 2024.

HauntFest

  • WHERE: Southern Brewing Company (231 Collins Ind. Blvd.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 6 from 4:30 p.m. to midnight and Sunday, Apr. 7 from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($20 admission)

  • DETAILS: Back for its second year, HauntFest is a halfway-to-Halloween event that includes spooky attractions, live music, costumes and more than 70 vendor booths. This year's show will feature celebrity guest Ari Lehman, who played Jason in the original "Friday the 13th." Tickets: mrh80504.wixsite.com/haunt-fest.

This promotional image from Creature Comforts shows a glass of beer being filled at the company's taproom in downtown Athens, Ga. Creature Comforts will celebrate their 10th anniversary on Saturday, Apr. 6, 2024.
This promotional image from Creature Comforts shows a glass of beer being filled at the company's taproom in downtown Athens, Ga. Creature Comforts will celebrate their 10th anniversary on Saturday, Apr. 6, 2024.

Creature Comforts 10th Anniversary

  • WHERE: Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery (271 W Hancock Ave.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 6 from noon to 11 p.m. ($25 admission)

  • DETAILS: In celebration of their 10-year anniversary, Creature Comforts is throwing an all-day party featuring live music, food trucks and an art market featuring works by more than a dozen local artists. Wristbands will be available on-site or in advance at shop.oznr.com/merchants/creaturecomforts/ml/creaturecomforts.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (Apr. 5-7)