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
Author Event & Book Signing
Jittery Joe's Watkinsville 27 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, United StatesLocal author Coleman Hood will be signing copies of his book Memoir of a Moron. 9–11 a.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com
Andrews Mill Clean Up
Carlton Lexington Road BridgeCommunity volunteers are invited for an on-foot river clean up picking up trash. Bring gloves, carpool recommended. 9 a.m. FREE! www.brwa.org
11th Annual Chess Conference
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesChess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Heirloom Southern Apples: Past, Present and Future
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe session begins with presentations by two experts on heirloom Southern apples, followed by a panel discussion, book signing, tree sale and apple grafting class. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40 (session), $35 (class). botgarden.uga.edu
Celebrate Faith Storytime Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about the Christian holiday Easter with a reading of Phil Vischer’s What is Easter, crafts, music and an egg hunt. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Easter Egg Scramble
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAEnjoy an assortment of games, activities and a chance to get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Ages 10 & under. 10–11:30 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Sasquatch Adventure
Tallassee Forest Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in the search for Sasquatch by learning how to spot animal signs, evaluate habitats and more during a moderately strenuous hike. Ages 10 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com/info/activities
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Seller 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 selling your home. 11 a.m. FREE! www.upchurchrealty.com
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Chrome Castle
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSecret Record Swap. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHROME CASTLE Atlanta surf band producing cinematic ‘60s psychedelic space-surf with ’80s post-punk melodies.
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
Franniversary 4
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States1 p.m. (doors), 2–8 p.m. (music). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/Franiversary4
JIIG Local DJ and recording artist.
WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program.
ISHUES Legendary local underground hip-hop artist.
TRVY Hip-hop band that blends trap, funk and psychedelic rock.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
CAULFIELD Athens hip-hop veteran who pushes the confines of modern rap with his forward-thinking topics and edgy style.
MOLLY TU HOTT Hip-hop artist with a contagious energy.
THAT'S RAD Pop-punk cover band playing all the hits of the late '90s to early 2000s.
BLANKWAV Deep dubstep artist, formerly djbobfish.
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.
Dune Discourses
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThere will be a presentation on author Frank Herbert and the original book series, trivia with prizes, spice-flavored snacks and conversations about part two of the new movie. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/org/bogart
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GATake your photo with the Easter Bunny. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Palestine through a Feminist Lens
Contact for Location or Zoom LinkThis public study will discuss how the struggles for Palestinian liberation and women’s liberation are connected. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tr.ee/FWWW8bCTfU
Artist Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the high school student artists who contributed to CCSD’s “Confluence 2: Eastside & Westside” exhibition. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival showcases a selection of adventure, mountain sports and culture speakers, films, books and photographs from around the world. 7 p.m. $20. www.mortontheatre.com
The Steel Wheels
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
THE STEEL WHEELS Band from Virginia that blends Americana, roots, folk and rock.
Dancing with the Athens Stars
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWell-known dancers and local leaders get on stage to earn your votes, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7:30 p.m. $16–26. www.classiccenter.com
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
TC Superstar, Bog Bod, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TC SUPERSTAR Performance group whose music is rooted in bedroom pop, '80s synthwave and '70s dance music.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
Casual Americans, Chris Coleman
8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
CASUAL AMERICANS Local indie alt-rock outfit led by Justin Reynolds. Album release show!
CHRIS COLEMAN Heartfelt country singer-songwriter.
The Original Splitz Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Heffner, Free Ride
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLars & Will Are Turning Twinsie-Eight. 8:30 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.palomapark.com
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
FREE RIDE Athens' premiere 1970s hard rock cover band.
Tears for the Dying, Astral Summer, Goth Karaoke
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge. Album release show for In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun!
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
GOTH KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.
Sex Cell, Pervert, Marses
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
The Royal Velvet
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the student artists who contributed to CCSD’s annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
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
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensKristen Morales will guide an exploration of the history of Buena Vista, an area known for the city stockade, the Southern Mill and different forms of early architecture. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
OLLI Memoir Writers’ Special Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual reading of true stories by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute features senior writers and storytellers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu
Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month enjoy crafts, videos, music, snacks, crafts and a reading about the life of Mother Teresa. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Spring Dances
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center’s students will perform African, ballet, modern, tap and contemporary dance pieces. 3 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Takács Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
TAKÁCS QUARTET The world-renowned quartet, in collaboration with piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin, performs Hugo Wolf's "Italian Serenade," Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81" and Florence Price's "Piano Quintet in A Minor."
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The spring concert features songs such as “Star Spangled Banner,” “Overture to ‘Girl Crazy,’” “Symphony No. 1” and “Frostiana.”
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
How to Reset Life Balance
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesProfessional Life Coach Jenny Ryan teaches how to gain the tools to keep from feeling overwhelmed in life. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Free Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jeff Sipe Trio
7 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
JEFF SIPE TRIO Trio led by rock and jazz fusion drummer Jeff Sipe and featuring Mike Seal and Taylor Lee.
Big Kitty, Jake Brower, Jay Gonzalez, Chris Acker
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BIG KITTY Clark Williams' blissful pop tunes dip in between psych, garage and folk territories.
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv along with this week’s headliner headliner Daniel Dellanno. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
