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
Art + Wellness Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArt therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together. RSVP by email. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Spring Fling and Shop
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse locally crafted jewelry, art prints, home decor and ceramics. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
Celebrate Faith Storytime Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about the Muslim holiday Ramadan with a reading of Hena Khan’s Night of the Moon, crafts and free henna tattoos. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Liz Farrell, Reed Winckler
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
REED WINCKLER Atlanta singer-songwriter specializing in melancholic folk for fans of Elliott Smith and Joanne Robertson.
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
Slow Fiction, Honeypuppy, Kid Fears
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $12 (adv.). www.hendershotsathens.com
SLOW FICTION New York City indie group inspired by poets like Anne Waldman and Ted Berrigan as well as early 2000s garage rock bands.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KID FEARS Evolved from Rose Ewing's solo songwriting project, this Atlanta band draws influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.
Tom Carter, Parish / Potter, In A Kythe
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
TOM CARTER Member of legendary Houston psych-folk act Charalambides performs solo on guitar.
PARISH / POTTER Ahleuchatistas frontman Shane Parish and experimental label Null Zone owner Michael Potter join forces.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Hunger Anthem, Sorry, Eric, Infinite Favors
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
SORRY, ERIC Cincinnati indie rock marring Midwestern post-punk and skewed NZ pop.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensHosted by Levi Crumely, see over a dozen comedians compete by riffing on random topics drawn from a hat. 9 p.m. $5. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
UGA Humanities Festival Kickoff Reception
UGA Founders Memorial Garden 325 South Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe program will begin with remarks from staff and follow with conversation and refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Project Safe Fundraiser
6–8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PROJECT SAFE FUNDRAISER Join Dancing with the Athens Stars team members Heather Fletcher and Chelsea Harney for an evening of Latin American music by members of Bichos Vivos.
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water, Lowertown, Floral Print, Nu11
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $13 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
THEY ARE GUTTING A BODY OF WATER Heavy shoegaze band from Philadelphia.
LOWERTOWN Duo creating a lo-fi indie blend of electronica and folk.
FLORAL PRINT Angsty psychedelia and deconstructed pop band from Atlanta.
NU11 Athens-based post punk and self-described Adderall pop band.
Handholder, Moon Tokki, The Downstairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
MOON TOKKI Blondie-inspired angular rock band from San Antonio, TX.
THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Toddler Tuesday: Lucky Charm
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBonnie Montgomery will teach the members how to make a braided rag rug. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA Humanities Festival Opening Keynote
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesA.E. Stallings is an American poet who studied Classics at the University of Georgia and Oxford. 6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Katie Ford’s work in the exhibition “Soft Trap” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 49th Juried Exhibition will be on view featuring 160 works by 111 local artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Kate Manne will speak about her book Unshrinking, discussing how fatphobia has become a vital social justice issue. 7 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com
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
tell me: Any/Body Poetry Open Mic
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesSpoken word artists and poets are invited to share pieces on physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Normal Talk
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCharlotte N. Varnum discusses topics on news, media consumption, bias and how to find important information amid all the noise. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35–70. pac.uga.edu
MAX RAABE & PALAST ORCHESTER German crooner who revives classic songs of the 1920s and '30s with a dozen-member ensemble blending elements of cabaret, jazz and pop.
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.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
