Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens.com/jazz JAZZ NIGHT Enjoy standards, improv and originals by a live jazz trio every Wednesday night over dinner.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Avery Deakins
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA AVERY DEAKINS Local blues artist blending country, rock and '70s easy listening.
Studio Workshop: Printmaking with Amanda Jane Burk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAJoin artist Amanda Jane Burk for a series of three studio-based printmaking classes. Participants will learn about relief carving and monotype printing, as well as about various works from the museum’s collection and the exhibition “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker.” May 12, 19, 26; 6:30–8:30 p.m. $20. gmoa-tours@uga.edu
Jack Miller & Jim Greene
Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 123 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com JACK MILLER & JIM GREENE An evening of live blues.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GAAfter Mrs. Beck is viciously attacked by a depraved maniac dressed in a cheap Freddy Krueger mask, the police use her as bait in the hopes of identifying the killer in the deeply stupid and reprehensible Night Killer, written and directed by Troll 2's Claudio Fragasso. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/badmovienight
Foodeater, Saddam Death Cave, Multiple Miggs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $6. www.flickertheatreandbar.com FOODEATER Local thrash band featuring members of Apparition and The Fuzzlers. Album release show! SADDAM DEATH CAVE Hardcore punk band from Atlanta. MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
CDSM, Telemarket, Coma Therapy
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.georgiatheatre.com CDSM Genre-bending band with goth and glam influences. TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens. COMA THERAPY Post-punk darkwave act that recently relocated to Athens.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., Athens8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member community band committed to bringing live music in the Big Band era style to the Athens area.
Blues Night Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens BLUES NIGHT JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
The Splitz Band
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA THE SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, and a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B.
Jenny Kravitz, Sarah Mootz
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com JENNY KRAVITZ Nashville-based "queen of indie rock." SARAH MOOTZ Indie pop-rock artist with a lot of soul.
The Original Screw Tops, Terraplane Blue
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., Athens8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Local band that plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. TERRAPLANE BLUE Three-piece local band that performs original songs as well as blues, rock and country numbers.
Nicholas Mallis, Convince The Kid, Nelward
Ciné Athens, GA8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA NICHOLAS MALLIS Eccentric glam pop artist with hints of Bowie. CONVINCE THE KID New local alternative rock band. NELWARD Visual artist whose music echoes city pop, bedroom pop and nu metal.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret
The Sound Track 321 E. Clayton St., Athens, GACome out for a drag and burlesque show featuring local entertainers. The show is downstairs. 21 & up. May 27, 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Magnolia Moon
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens MAGNOLIA MOON Made up of brothers Zack and Jesse Horton and Jonathan and Christopher Crowell, this Macon-based band pays homage to the '60s–'70s era of music with plenty of grit and soul.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GAMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children's activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Alys Williams, Marion Montgomery
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GAAthens Farmer Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net ALYS WILLIAMS No info available. (8 a.m.) MARION MONTGOMERY Blend of blues, ballads and Americana tinged with old-style country on slide and steel guitar. (12 p.m.)
Oconee Farmers Market
Oconee County Courthouse 23 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GAOver 20 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, unique crafts, dog treats, fresh gelato, homemade pasta, locally sourced meats and eggs, plants and more. Many vendors offer pre-ordering options and curbside pickup. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.net
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GASouthern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists every Saturday. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Connect & Play
Oglethorpe Co. Libray 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GAThis drop-in program offers different stations set up for reading, art, imagination, movement and music. For ages 5 and under. May 28, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
WBFM Drive-Thru Pick-up
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden 300 S. Rocksprings St., Athens, GAThe West Broad Farmers Market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Order online or by phone Sundays–Thursdays, then pick up on Saturdays between 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Athens Surf Stomp 2022
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GAAthens Surf Stomp. 2:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA EL CAPITAN & THE RELUCTANT SADISTS "Raw instrumental music by delinquents, for delinquents." THE SPECTRE OF SURF Classic instrumental surf blended with elements of electronica, new wave and fuzz laden mayhem. THE MYSTERY MEN? Enigmatic band blending traditional surf with elements of spy music, spaghetti western and metal. KINKY WAIKIKI Hawaiian steel guitar cocktail music with lounge and surf influences. GENKI GENKI PANIC Instrumental horror-surf group from Chattanooga. OUTERSEA Surf rock band with elements of space rock. THE KBK Apocalyptic surf punk from Alabama.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., Athens3:30 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music open mic working to increase the accessibility of the genre.
Norma Rae
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! www.cityofwinterville.com/front-porch-bookstore NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana.
The Lucky Jones
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA7–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues on the patio. Every last Saturday of the month.
Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin, The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $6 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com QUIET HOUNDS Local long-running indie pop quartet. DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys. THE ECHOLOCATIONS High-energy pop band. Making their live debut!
DJ Sebastian Granados
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA8–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com DJ SEBASTIAN GRANADOS House and techno DJ.
Don Chambers, Bat Factory
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion. BAT FACTORY Debut live performance by a new indie band composed of Tim Adams, Alan Flurry, Kathy Kirbo and Ben Hesse.
Retrosonic, Pinkeye, Triangle Fire
Ciné Athens, GA10 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com RETROSONIC New original rock band led by Athens legend Carla LeFever. PINKEYE Asheville-based punk rock band that is equal parts joyful and raging. Torchbearers of the original three chord primordial blues stomp. TRIANGLE FIRE Long-running local crust-punk band.
Live Jazz
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.
Cosmic Charlie
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band with a unique and personal twist.
Doug Peters and Terraplane Blue
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org DOUG PETERS Native Georgian with strong ties to the Macon Southern rock sound. TERRAPLANE BLUE Local three-piece blues band featuring Doug Peters.
Bad Dog Trivia at The Office
The Office Sports Bar and Grill 135 W. Washington St., Athens, GATop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Every Sunday, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bottom Bracket, Parachute Day, Exit Row, Nightshade Family
Red Line Athens 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA7 p.m. $5. Find Red Line Athens on Facebook BOTTOM BRACKET DIY emo pop punk from Chicago. PARACHUTE DAY Twinkly, noodly band from Chicago. EXIT ROW EXIT ROW Guitar-driven pop band with members of Eagle Scout, Needle Teeth and Nuclear Tourism. NIGHTSHADE FAMILY DJ sets by the Nightshade Family Homegrown series.
Hotel California, Atlanta Rhythm Section
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $55. www.innovationamphitheater.com HOTEL CALIFORNIA Southern California tribute act covering the music of The Eagles. ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTIONIconic Southern rock band known for hit singles like "So Into You."
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Bad Dog Trivia at Amici
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GATop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by TJ Wayt. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Funky Bluester
Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 123 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com FUNKY BLUESTER Blues outfit inspired by traditional Chicago and Texas styles.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GATop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. www.amici-cafe.com/athens/
Grocer, Monsoon, Heffner
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.georgiatheatre.com GROCER Multi-vocalist band from Philadelphia influenced by art-punk and Britpop. MONSOON Three-piece outfit informed by punk, art-rock and new wave. HEFFNER Members of Wanderwild, Grand Vapids and New Madrid balance driving power pop and dreamy bedroom R&B.
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 5 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MrJordanMrTonks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5—8 p.m. www.athensfarmermarket.net MRJORDANMRTONKS Folk duo consisting of Tommy Jordan of String Theory and William Tonks on Dobro.
Ambient & Acoustic & Al Fresco & Ansonborough
Ansonborough of Athens 1040 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GAAmbient & Acoustic & Al Fresco & Ansonborough. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ansonboroughofathens.com MILEY-ROTH Ambient acoustic music outdoors at the open seating patio area near Siri Thai. Every Wednesday.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Paul Thorn, Gary Douglas
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA PAUL THORN Eccentric purveyor of muscular roots music. GARY DOUGLAS Singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from his experience as an environmental lawyer.
