Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. Performances for Young People Series event. 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Chloe Lacasse. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Greg Kirkland Garner and Greg Stuart
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DAVID KIRKLAND GARNER AND GREG STUART University of South Carolina associate professors perform "Short Stories, Vol. 1."
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Fabienne Lasserre’s sculpture/painting hybrids will be on display in the exhibition “Listeners.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
The Bones of St. Michael
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL New band of veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman’s exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” features a collection of photographs on display through March. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Shawn Mullins
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/3NmY0R1
SHAWN MULLINS Singer-songwriter whose Grammy Award-nominated No. 1 hit, "Lullaby," shot him to fame in 1998.
Bit Brigade, Lazer/Wulf
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes The Legends of Zelda and Castlevania.
LAZER/WULF Avant-metal trio blending prog, thrash and other heavy elements.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
The 1992 Honda Civics
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe local improv group returns with its unique, high energy, long-form show featuring musical standup by Julianne Merrit. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Swear Jar, Hotel Hugo, Parking Garage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SWEAR JAR Local alternative rock band bringing '90s grungy pastiches with a twinge of something modern at the edges.
HOTEL HUGO Charleston indie rock band with a penchant for nostalgia and a knack for crystal walls of sound.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass.
The Outfield Clovers, Pinto Sunshine, Mars Hill
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta rock band with indie and Midwest emo influences.
PINTO SUNSHINE Atlanta indie prog-rock band.
MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.
Sheriff John Q. Williams Campaign Launch Party
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this re-election campaign with barbecue plates, drinks, desserts, music and games. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.johnqforsheriff.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is creating miniature furniture out of popsicle sticks. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
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
3rd Annual Step Resurgence
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal elementary, middle and high school division step teams will compete with teams from around the nation. 12 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/leagueofstep
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of one-hour dance classes will be held throughout the day open to the public. Registration recommended. 1–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Project Homebound Ambassadors
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet adoptable dogs that are part of the Project Homebound training program. 2–4 p.m. www.athenspets.net
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $30–69. pac.uga.edu
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Doug Benson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe comedian is known for his popular podcasts, his films like Super High Me, and TV show appearances on “Trailer Park Boys,” “You’re the Worst” and more. 3:30 p.m. (doors). $22. www.40watt.com
Changing the Picture for Athens Children Award Dinner
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and support the lives of Athens youth at this annual award dinner. 6–10 p.m. $100. www.fc-cis.org/ctp2024
ICCA 2024 South Quarterfinal
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15–30. bit.ly/icca24
ICCA 2024 SOUTH QUARTERFINAL The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella hosts a tournament in which 10 groups from across the Southeast will compete for the title of quarterfinal champion and a chance to advance to the next round.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Bea Porges, Cam and his Dam Jam Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. Album release show!
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lanny Farmer, laugh with featured comedians Shelley Gruenberg, Ngozi, Evon Campbell and Jojo White. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www. foxgloveplantbar.com
Beast Mode, Malefic, Jaeger
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
MALEFIC Melodic, blackened death and thrash metal from Atlanta.
JAEGER Atlanta-based act paying homage to European power metal.
Salsa Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.
Split Silk, Pervert, Beer Piss
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Sensational Saturdays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the first drag show of 2024 and the kickoff of the 14th Season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
The Prescriptions, Speckled Bird, Atticus Roness
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE PRESCRIPTIONS Timeless rock and roll and hook-driven power pop.
SPECKLED BIRD Catchy, jangly dream-pop from Muscle Shoals, AL.
ATTICUS RONESS Melodic power-pop songwriter from Atlanta.
Classic City Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccitymarathon.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Repair Cafe
CHaRM 1005 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Wake-n-Bake Off
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis cooking and baking competition requires Terrapin’s Wake–n–Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient. 4 p.m. $20. www.terrapinbeer.com
Athens Music Now
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDavid Barbe will present on touring methods meant to make the most of a band’s most important resource, the dollar. 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Athens Lindy Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral
Post Moves, Bludwine, sweetearthflying
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
POST MOVES Philadelphia composer, improviser and interdisciplinary artist Sam Wenc utilizes guitar, pedal steel guitar, vibraphone, electronics, field recordings and found objects into his work.
BLUDWINE Sonic project of Neil Haydon.
SWEETEARTHFLYING Improvisational, ambient works on guitar and modular instruments by Michael Pierce.
