Calendar Picks
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
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
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Robert Traver’s novel Anatomy of a Murder. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Anything Goes
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Anything Goes” about one-of-a-kind tales that don’t fit a theme. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Apostle, Rosie & the Ratdogs, Attest, Oxystar
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
APOSTLE Blackened and atmospheric chaotic hardcore from Atlanta.
ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
OXYSTAR New alternative rock band from Athens.
Improvs and Origins
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8–10:30 p.m. www.rabbitholestudios.org
IMPROVS AND ORIGINS Musical experiments, originals and improvisations.
Ipek Eginli, John Kiran Fernandes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambient and minimalist looped clarinet inspired by bird-song and the looped reed work of Terry Riley and Ariel Kalma. Tonight's show will include solo sets followed by an improvised duo performance.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk about portraiture in the Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
UGA Viola Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA VIOLA STUDIO Works by BIPOC composers including Leilehua Lanzilotti, Reena Ismail, Derrick Skye, Scott Joplin and more.
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Author Talk
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBest-selling Israeli author Noa Yedlin will discuss “Crafting Unconventional Narratives: A Journey in Literature (and Television).” 6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of an Andras Rajnai showcase. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Come From Away
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe hit musical based on a true story about 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Lovro Peretić
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
LOVRO PERETIĆ Classical guitarist from Zagreb, Croatia who is currently on a 50-concert tour through USA and Canada as the winner of the International Concert Artist competition of the Guitar Foundation of America.
Second Nature, Violent Violet, Seventh Son
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
SEVENTH SON New Athens-based indie band.
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNew Faces Night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
RITIKA Trailblazing South Asian American folk artist.
NIGHTINGAIL Alternative folk singer-songwriter with expressive melodies.
LEIGHTON DAY Prolific Atlanta songwriter blurring the lines between musical genres.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 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 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Author Talk & Book Signing
Sanford Hall 312 Herty Dr, Athens, United StatesAuthor Shastri Akella will read from his work about a queer coming-of-age story set in 1990s India, The Sea Elephants. 5 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Teen Studio: Kei Ito
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Staring at the Face of the Sun” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Leap into New Friendships Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA fun evening with eight rounds of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Ages 21 & up. 6:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.athenspride.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Briston Maroney, Snarls, Willow Avalon
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
BRISTON MARONEY Smooth, catchy indie pop from Nashville.
SNARLS Indie rock band from Columbus, OH.
WILLOW AVALON Georgia-born dream pop singer-songwriter.
Improv Athens
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe resident UGA improv group performs a show presented with the special exhibition “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of the 1954 Godzilla. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Hayride, Larry’s Homework
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
HAYRIDE Long-running high-energy rock band with guitarist Kevin Sweeney, bassist Nick Bielli and drummer Mark Brill.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Nick Zoulek
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
NICK ZOULEK Award-winning saxophonist and composer who is known for his avant-garde improvisation.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South African music group that sings in the traditional isicathamiya style, combining the complex rhythms and harmonies of Zulu music with gospel sentiments.
The Vibe
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States$10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ASHTXN Local hip-hop artist Ashton Hood.
WYATT PATTON Energetic UGA student whose genre spans from club anthems to introspective love songs.
WIX PATTON Former UGA football player performing lit party raps.
TYTYLERTY Musician, author and poet.
SAJAAD Rapper with a versatile style and positive energy that’s quick to engage his audience.
Cloudbelly, Annie Leeth, CannonandtheBoxes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CLOUDBELLY Indie folk band from Massachusetts whose music is intimate and cinematic.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
CANNONANDTHEBOXES Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Lanny Farmer featuring Danny Tran and special guests. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
