5 things to do this weekend: Women Drummers of Rwanda, Rollergirls, Oktoberfest and more

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

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 Sept. 15-17.

Ingoma Nshya

WHERE: University of Georgia Performing Arts Center (250 River Rd.)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. ($3 for K-12 students and $5 for adults)

DETAILS: Led by writer, performer and women’s rights advocate Kiki Katese, Ingoma Nshya is an eight-member singing and drumming chorus of women and girls from the central African country of Rwanda. Students must be at least 6 years old to attend. For additional details, visit pac.uga.edu/organizer/performances-for-young-people.

FILE – The Classic City Rollergirls go hands-in before their season opening bout against the Tragic City Rollers in Birmingham, Ala. on Apr. 22, 2023. Classic City will play their final bout of the 2023 season on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Fun Galaxy in Athens, Ga.

Classic City Rollergirls

WHERE: Fun Galaxy Athens (3030 Cherokee Rd.)

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. ($12 admission)

DETAILS: For the final bout of the 2023 season, the Classic City Rollergirls (CCRG) will split off into two teams for a “Green vs. Black” competition that will see former CCRG players returning to join the fun. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs. For advance tickets, visit classiccityrollergirls.square.site/product/september-17th-green-vs-black-bout-ticket.

FILE – Drag entertainer Kellie Divine performs during the Athens Showgirl Cabaret program at Hendershot’s in Athens, Ga. on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Drag For All

WHERE: Hendershot’s (237 Prince Ave.)

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 15 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($5 admission, free for ages 12 and under)

DETAILS: This family-friendly “open drag night” hosted by Athens Showgirl Cabaret invites amateur drag performers to sign up by 7:30 p.m. the day of the show. Featured entertainers will include Kellie Divine, Sasha Stephens, Jenn Sparx, Freya Diva, Diego Wolf and more. For contact information, visit facebook.com/events/666062635056495.

Athens, Ga.-based Southern Brewing Company released ‘Back 2 Back’ IPA to celebrate UGA football’s two national titles. The brewery will be selling its Märzen Lager at their Oktoberfest event on Friday, Sept. 15.

Oktoberfest

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

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. (Free admission)

DETAILS: Southern Brewing Company’s annual Oktoberfest celebration will include their house-made Märzen Lager beer, and the special lineup of “festive entertainment” is set to include German-inspired food provided by The Yard Chef. Oktoberfest-appropriate attire such as Dirndl dresses and Lederhosen is welcome and encouraged.

Athens-Clarke County Library

Parachute Storytime

WHERE: Athens-Clarke County Library (2025 Baxter St.)

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. (Free admission)

DETAILS: This program intended for children ages 2 to 5 will include story time, movement, songs, and a giant-sized rainbow parachute. The event is one of many regular programs hosted by the Athens-Clarke County Library Children’s Department. A current list can be found at athenslibrary.org/events.

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