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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
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
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
The Lemon Twigs, Crystal Egg
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
THE LEMON TWIGS Rock band formed by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario whose music has been described as operatic psychedelia and glam-prog.
CRYSTAL EGG Trio that combines vocal, drums and synthesizers into something between the '60s Manhattan fringe scene and '70s no wave.
From Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFrom Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
JOSHUA STEWART The acclaimed guest tenor joins UGA faculty to perform operatic and jazz selections.
ATHENS HIP-HOP HARMONIC A genre-bending collective bringing together Athens hip-hop artists and UGA musicians.
Ronnie Stone, Twin Powers, Tokyo Teens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RONNIE STONE Brooklyn-based '80s synth-pop and dance music.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
TOKYO TEENS '80s-inspired darkpop from Atlanta.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.
scaryspies, Liz Farrell, Organically Programmed
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SCARYSPIES Melancholic, powerful and gentle Montreal-based singer-songwriter.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Wellbeing Walk
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other members of the community for a walk. Third Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! 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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Smell the Flowers! Wines for Spring
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and taste a variety of the school’s favorite wines for the spring season. 6 p.m. $20. www.pintaschoolofwine.com
Irish Step-Dancing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe Dancers of the Carpenter Academy of Irish Dance in Athens perform, teach basic dance steps and answer questions about the art form. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
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
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1985 comedy film Mismatched Couples. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Meridian Brothers, TaxiCab Verses, Jay Gonzalez, Klark Sound
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
MERIDIAN BROTHERS Avant-garde band formed in Bogotá in 1998 that experiments with mixing popular Caribbean rhythms and electronic music.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Amy Jay, Joseph Bones
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
JOSEPH BONES Athens indie folk artist.
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.
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Business After Hours
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaThe Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce will host a gathering at the nursery with tours of the grounds and refreshments. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to import your video, cut and splice scenes, insert transitions and titles, and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Lisa Freeman’s exhibition “Shock & Awe: Guns, God & the American Way” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Negativland
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
NEGATIVLAND JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. This experimental group that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late '70s is known for incorporating sound collage and culture jamming into their performances.
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
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gilbert Lawand
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Atlanta-based comedian’s style is a mix of social commentary and silliness drawn from a unique background. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
Parker Wierling, Desmond Myers, Andrew Scotchie, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
DESMOND MYERS Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who is influenced by rock, blues, southern hip hop, R&B and EDM.
ANDREW SCOTCHIE Musician with the spirit of a jam band and a punk rock fierceness and energy.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Dispersions in Watercolor
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DISPERSIONS IN WATERCOLOR Amy Yang, Dean of the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, joins UGA student composers and performers as they explore newly created, multidisciplinary works inspired by poetry, art and the environment.
Chamber Music Festival: Grand Finale
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesChamber Music Festival: Grand Finale. 7:30 p.m. $35–75. www.mmcc-arts.org
LLEWELLYN SANCHEZ-WERNER Virtuosic pianist who graduated from Julliard and has performed worldwide.
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION WINNER Special performance from this year's winner of Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Youth Music Competition.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy