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
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
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! 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.
8th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Mar. 1–2, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 3, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Home Buyer Seminar
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 2405 W. Broad Street Ste 150, Athens, United StatesGet first-hand insights and expert advice from realtors and industry professionals about buying a home. 11 a.m. FREE! www.upchurchrealty.com
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
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe colorful textile exhibition “Explosive Encounters: Where Paint Meets Thread” showcases 20 quilts made by Laura Leiden. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Wade Newbury
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesFirst Fridays. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6–9 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com
WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar. First Fridays include a food truck and mini market of local vendors.
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Jack Miller and Jim Greene
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JACK MILLER AND JIM GREENE Strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Undergraduate Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. music.uga.edu
UNDERGRADUATE RECITAL Tristan Dempsey and Kemp McArthur perform on cello.
Student Composers Association
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 P.M. FREE! music.uga.edu
STUDENT COMPOSERS ASSOCIATION A recital of world premieres by UGA student composers.
Paint Night
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAPainters will be given an example of what to paint and their own canvas to create their work of art. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. $10 (ACC residents), $15 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes presents an art opening for works by SamG and Neil Hayden with live music to follow. 7 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
John Kiran Fernandes, Laura Camacho & Davy Gibbs Trio, Shane Parish
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, LAURA CAMACHO & DAVY GIBBS TRIO Modal jazz and folk forms trio featuring clarinet, upright bass and drums.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
PISCES Party with Lona and Matt Spinks Trio
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPISCES Party. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
LONA Athens all-star band that glides between rock and roll and honky-tonk sounds.
MATT SPINKS TRIO Band with a unique, homegrown sound that has been compared to John Mayer, Sublime and Tony Furtado.
Smaxxon, Original Hamsters, G. Bronco Lite, Berente
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/spaceballbazaar
SMAXXON No info available.
ORIGINAL HAMSTERS Electronic duo paying tribute to old school hip hop.
G. BRONCO LITE No info available.
BÈRNTÉ No info available.
Mint Julep Jazz Band
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Swing 9 Friday Night Dance. 7–11 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $30. www.classiccityswing.com
MINT JULEP JAZZ BAND Little big band recreating the hot jazz sounds of the '20s, '30s and early '40s through arrangements based on original recordings from the jazz age and swing era and original tunes inspired by that time period.
Andrea Demarcus, Annie Leeth, Adriana Thomas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
ANDREA DEMARCUS Vocalist, songwriter, classically trained upright bassist, Juilliard graduate and member of Cicada Rhythm.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings into experimental pop tunes.
ADRIANA THOMAS Taking heavy inspiration from salsa, jazz and gospel, Thomas uses drums, a synthesizer, a guitar and a loop station to connect with listeners.
Classic City Swing 9 Friday Night Dance
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe night will begin with a beginner swing dance lesson (7–8 p.m.), followed by a social dance with a live band (8–11 p.m.). $15 (w/ UGA ID), $30. www.classiccityswing.com
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND This spring festival includes "Shenandoah" by Steven Verhelst, "Nobody Does It Better" by Marvin Hamlisch, "Quicksilver" by Peter Graham and more.
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a showcase of improvisational comedy featuring Jade Fernandez, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Love is a Blue Tick Hound
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe performance is a collection on four one-act plays ruminating on the various woes of life. Mar. 1–2, 8 p.m. Mar. 3, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
SamG & Neil Hayden Art Opening with Dim Watts, Minorcan, Current Rage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamG & Neil Hayden Art Opening. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DIM WATTS Local psych-folk group led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
CURRENT RAGE Catchy post-punk band originally active in Athens from '79–'83 that has been recently reformed.
Five Eight
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
