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
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
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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. Best for toddlers & up. 11 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artful Conversation: Stefanie Jackson
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion on Jackson’s “Bluest Eye.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Jeannette Rankin Legacy Lecture
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College and an accomplished leader in American Indian higher education, will present. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
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
Jeff Fallis Poetry Reading
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe former Athens Poet Laureate will read his sequence of 22 poems called “The Never Ending Sonnets” about musician Bob Dylan to coincide with Dylan’s concert appearances in town. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Paint and Take Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHosted by the Oconee County Library Gaming Group, paint and take home a 3D-printed roleplay game item of your choice. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Fairy Fest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fairy jars, watch a fairy movie, make fairy dust necklaces and enjoy treats. Prize for best fairy-themed costume. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, 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
Whiskies of Ireland
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensExperience the rich and diverse flavors of Ireland’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1977 Japanese action comedy film Truck Rascals V: Ichibanboshi the Brave. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Chamber Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHAMBER RECITAL Faculty and guest artists perform.
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.
Eric Carter, Scotty Nicholson
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ERIC CARTER Member of long-running local rock band Bloodkin plays a solo set.
SCOTTY NICHOLSON Local musician from Dangfly and Diablo Sandwich & The Dr. Peppers.
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
2024 African Studies Spring Lecture
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this presentation, Dr. Frank Gunderson will discuss the making of the film Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra. 9:30 a.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Chhabra-Landau Lecture
Physics Builing 220 Cedar Street, Athens, United StatesThis year’s lecture will be given by J. Michael Kosterlitz, the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in theoretical condensed matter physics. 3:55–5:10 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Celebrating Women Artists and Their Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis pop-up exhibition is on view one night only, highlighting works by women artists in the museum’s permanent collection. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Engaging “The Sisterhood”
115 Peabody Hall 290 S Jackson Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCourtney Thorsson will read from and discuss her book The Sisterhood: How A Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Municipal Waste, Ghoul, Necrot, Dead Heat
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $29. www.40watt.com
MUNICIPAL WASTE Crossover thrash band from Richmond, VA.
GHOUL Oakland, CA thrash and death metal band whose masked members go by the names Cremator, Fermentor, Digestor and Dissector.
NECROT Death metal band from Oakland, CA.
DEAD HEAT Crossover thrash and nardcore band from Oxnard, CA.
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
An Evening with Bad ATH Babes
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA showcase of women comedians presented in the gallery exhibiting “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Beloved Youth of Many Days: Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a screening of the documentary about one of Africa’s greatest rhumba bands. 6:30 p.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu
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
The Stews, Happy Landing
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE STEWS Band that formed at Auburn University and performs everything from singalong indie to head-banging hard rock.
HAPPY LANDING Alternative folk band from Oxford, MS whose members met while attending the University of Mississippi.
Dogs Run Free, Flust, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DOGS RUN FREE Cleveland, OH duo with energetic, danceable songs.
FLUST Atlanta synth-pop act deeply indebted to the Japanese synth- and art-pop of the early '80s.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass.
HauntFest’s Terror Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge on all things spooky and supernatural, followed by a screening of Beetlejuice. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States
UGA Humanities Festival. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
HODGSON SINGERS Celebrating the chemistry between poetry and vocal music, the program "The Poet Sings" features selections by Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, John Corigliano and others. Tonight's performance spotlights UGA voice faculty Elizabeth Johnson Knight as a mezzo-soprano soloist.
Don Chambers, Fourth Mansions, Vile Body
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.
VILE BODY Duo of Lydian Brambila and Mat Lewis.
Roast Battle
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by Take This! and Athens Comedy, comedians will do a short two-minute set before going head-to-head in a roast battle. 8:30 p.m. $7–12. www.athenscomedy.com
