Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
The Sentimental Touring Club
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy the annual reading series by graduate students in the Creative Writing Program. 6 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu
Comics Reading: FLUKE Pre-Party
Bizarro-Wuxtry 225 College Ave, Athens, GAHosted by Cam del Rosario and Abby Kacen with live comic readings by Eleanor Davis, Pat Rooks and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mild_pain
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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Kurt Vile and the Violators
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com
KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS Psych-pop musician with his accompanying band from Philadelphia.
TEDxUGA 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $15–35. www.tedxuga.com
Queer Karaoke
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.athenspride.org
QUEER KARAOKE Athens Pride Queer Collective hosts karaoke spotlighting queer musical artists and iconic anthems that have shaped the community.
Bryce Leatherwood
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Country singer-songwriter from Woodstock, GA who competed in season 22 of The Voice.
Electric Gemini, Neat Freak, Four Flat Tires, Beer Piss
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ELECTRIC GEMINI Heavy Atlanta trio alternating between slow hypnotic grooves and fast shredding.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
Flying Squid Improv: Tricycle
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThree person improv performed in the round featuring Jade Fernandez, Brittany Brown and Kelly Petronis. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Rock Doc Block: Inside/Out
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Athens, GA: Inside/Out presented in 16mm by Heather Mcintosh. 8 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
DQE, Dim Watts, Lemonmnm
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DQE Slacker rock band first formed in Atlanta in 1986.
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
Spondee, Liz Farrell
8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SPONDEE Improvised electro-acoustic duo of Marc Gilley on saxpphone and Louis Romanos on drums. Album release show!
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele and backing band.
Perrengue Brasil
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
PERRENGUE BRASIL Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
Ancient Infant, Hatch
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. EP release show!
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch. Celebrating the release of a new album, Amachi!
Groundscore
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GROUNDSCORE Featuring Damian Kapcala (The Incredible Sandwich) and members of Frankly Scarlet and Dotline.
Jim Cook, Tracy & Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
Breakfast with the Bunny
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a take home craft, enjoy a biscuit breakfast and chat with the Easter Bunny. Registration required. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in chemical and macroinvertebrate workshops to learn more about the qualities of clean water. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesBring a basket and participate in a fun filled egg hunt. Ages 12 & under. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
FLUKE 2024
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blogspot.com
Dancefx Community Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore different styles of dance at different levels with a day full of trial classes. Registration for individual classes suggested. 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesBring a basket and participate in the annual 5 Points egg hunt. Ages 10 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Mack & Payne Funeral Home 625 Nellie B Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy holiday-themed games, music, food and fun with age group divided egg hunts. 12 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Greshamfest 2024
The Little Farm in Greshamville 1240 CM Copelan Rd., Madison, 30650Greshamfest 2024. 1–9 p.m. $20, $30 (VIP). 678-576-9635
SAM BURCHFIELD AND THE SCOUNDRELS The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE MIKE KINNEBREW BAND Atlanta singer-songwriter with a pop take on folk and Americana.
ERIKA JANAE No info available.
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Rock Doc Block: Don’t Look Back
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back hosted by Dottie Alexander. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
The PG Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKid's Matinee. 3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance.
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale #2
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #2 Campers show off what they've learned.
Blue October
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
BLUE OCTOBER Platinum-certified alternative rock band formed in Houston, TX in 1995.
Willie Ziavino & The COT Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLatin Dance Night. 8–11 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
WILLIE ZIAVINO & THE COT BAND Atlanta group performing salsa, rumba, merengue and more.
Lo Talker, All Gods, Telemarket
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir).
ALL GODS New local band playing catchy, melodic post-punk.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
Parker Gispert, The Mountain of Youth, DJ PhilThrottle
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.palomapark.com
PARKER GISPERT Full band performing a mix of songs by The Whigs and Gispert's solo project.
THE MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
DJ PHILTHROTTLE Phillip Brantley of Terminally Phil, Modern Skirts and Athens meme fame.
Fresh Dressed Documentary and Concert
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBest Dressed Pre-Movie Music Showcase. 9 p.m. www.athenscine.com
DJ KOUNTRY DJ who started out by putting Athens artsits on the map through an Athens Cypher series on YouTube and putting out mixtapes.
FARIN Hip hop and reggae dancehall artist who moved to Athens after 20 years in Chicago.
NONY1 Athens rapper and entrepreneur with a dynamic rap style and captivating lyrics.
CARDYNAL Multi-faceted producer, rapper, songwriter and bandleader with a wide range of influences and a hard-to-define but easy to catch on to sound.
Indie Sleaze Nite
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
INDIE SLEAZE NITE Dance the night away to indie rock, indietronica and garage rock.
The Grawks, Here Be Monsters, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances by a variety of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Rock Doc Block: Fresh Dressed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature hosted by Montu Miller featuring a fashion panel (8 p.m.), pre-movie music showcase (9 p.m.) and screening of Fresh Dressed. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Easter Sunrise Service
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GeorgiaOconee Hill Cemetery will hold a service with Matt Marston of First Baptist, Athens officiating and music by Tom Granum and a Festival Brass ensemble. 7 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tom Granum
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, Georgia7 a.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
TOM GRANUM Joined by a festival brass ensemble from First Baptist Church, Granum will perform at an Easter sunrise service held at the Wingfield Chapel.
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. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
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
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
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
McHanlx Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4:30–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
MCHANLX BAND Rock, country and pop cover duo from Gwinett.
Slow Parade, Houston In The Blind, Bronze Brain
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock and shoegaze outfit from Los Angeles.
BRONZE BRAIN Music by Patrick Morales of Mothers and Viking Progress.
