Calendar Picks
Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys | Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm | Normal Bar
Dog Person, Isra an... Normal Bar
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
Athens Flute Choir
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The woodwind group's spring concert "Delightful Dalliances: Miniatures and Transcriptions."
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Cost of Our Land Use Patterns
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the finances of our community land use patterns through a talk that makes data digestible. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/planning
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival Kickoff
Oglethorpe Garage 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizers will give a preview of this year’s events and festival merchandise will be available in support of the Community Blueberry Project. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
The Outfield Clovers, Greenways, Telephone Pole
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $12. www.athenscine.com
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.
GREENWAYS Four-piece band from Atlanta imaginatively blending traditional and contemporary sounds of rock, Americana and psychedelia.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
Classic City Jukebox
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Lander Combs, Liz Farrell, Matt Knox
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
LANDER COMBS Athens musician who makes atmospheric instrumental tracks that pull from indie, pop and electronic influences.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Cobbcerts in the Park
Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesCobbcerts in the Park. 6 p.m. FREE! Cobbham Triangle Park on Facebook
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds. (6 p.m.)
LAZY HORSE A tribute to Neil Young. (7:30 p.m.)
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Seussical JR.
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy exploring various stories by Dr. Suess with a musical showcase by Studio Athens‘ Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company. May 9–10, 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
Eternal, Big Trouble, Obscurity
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ETERNAL Heavy slowcore band. Tape release show!
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash.
OBSCURITY Noisy synth punk.
Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. Tape release show!
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Steady Rotation, The Regulars
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
STEADY ROTATION Gumption soul band from Manchester, TN.
THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll.
Ozzy Crüe, Stoneman, Freakshow Sinema
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
OZZY CRÜE Tribute band playing Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe hits.
STONEMAN Atlanta band combining rock, doom metal and traditional metal.
FREAKSHOW SINEMA Horror-inspired punk and metal from Atlanta.
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Level 3 & 4 Improv Graduation Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. (level 3), 9 p.m. (level 4). $5 (each). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Savannah Conley, Lucky Kilmartin, Emma Ogier
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com
SAVANNAH CONLEY Nashville-based musician with a sound influenced by folk, country and pop.
LUCKY KILMARTIN U.K.-born, Nashville-based musician who worked extensively as a touring guitarist before releasing his folky debut solo album, Borders, Baby last year.
EMMA OGIER Singer-songwriter from Houston, TX.
Tear It The Fuck Apart
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCara Piss presents a performance art showcase. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Winterville Marigold Festival
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this family-friendly festival, there will be a 10K, parade, vendors, kids activities, car show and live music. 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldfestival.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Tom Crossan, John Doster
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TOM CROSSAN Pop singer-songwriter with a diverse repertoire. (8 a.m.)
JOHN DOSTER Americana musician playing guitar and mandolin. (10 a.m.)
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Mommy & Me Floral Bouquet Design Class
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesLearn how to create bouquets in this hands-on workshop and take home a tied bouquet. Registration required. 9 a.m. $25. www.farmviewmarket.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Winterville Marigold Festival
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWinterville Marigold Festival. 10 a.m. (festival), 12 p.m.–8 p.m. (music). www.marigoldfestival.com
SIR CRAZY PANTS Rockstar specializing in creating awesome songs for kids, from punk rock anthems to acoustic jams. (12 p.m.)
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself. (12:45 p.m.)
DONOVAN RAM BAND Students from Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School perform. (1:30 p.m.)
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop. (2:15 p.m.)
MICHAEL JOE WHITE Folk with punk rock, outlaw country and bluegrass influences. (3:30 p.m.)
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher. (4:30 p.m.)
MA'EN MILLS Americana roots rock musician. (5:30 p.m.)
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. (6:45 p.m.)
Flowers with Mom
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAll ages are invited to enjoy a tea party brunch in the sculpture garden along with flower themed crafts and a raffle. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $15. www.ocaf.com
Intuitive Gardening
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to talk telepathically to plants, trees and nature spirits in your garden to share healings with them and discourage unwanted pests. Registration required. 11 a.m. $35. www.ancientsunsacademy.com
Terrapin’s Anniversary
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the brewery’s 23rd anniversary hosted by Aubrey Entertainment with all-day live music, street vendors, family-friendly activities and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $20–30. www.terrapinbeer.com/anniversarytickets
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
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
Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass, Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry, Cosmic Charlie
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTerrapin's 23rd Anniversary. 12 p.m. (doors). $30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul. (2 p.m.)
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Acoustic, melodic, eclectic, modern folk rock featuring Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks. Joined by Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic. (4 p.m.)
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics. (6 p.m.)
Backyard Fruit for the Home Gardener
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about native fruit, soil testing and proper planting techniques in this fruit gardening workshop. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Surf Stomp
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Surf Stomp. 1:30 p.m. (doors), 2:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/AthensSurfStomp2025
THE FRIGIDAIRES Atlanta-based five-piece mostly instrumental surf rock band. (2:30 p.m.)
BIG RAY & THE ULTRAS Trio serving up a blend of instrumental surf, spy, garage and go-go rock and roll. (3:30 p.m.)
FORBIDDEN WAVES Performing audible abominations of surf, metal, punk, rock and psychedelia with visual accompaniment. (4:30 p.m.)
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock. (5:30 p.m.)
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation. (6:30 p.m.)
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music. (7:30 p.m.)
THE CREATURE PREACHERS Creepy surf rock from the darkest depths of the Georgia swamps. (8:30 p.m.)
