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
Experience Virtual Reality
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and experience the world of virtual reality. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Grand Opening & 5th Anniversary Party
Grail Bra Specialists 1040 Gaines School Road, Suite 115, Athens, United StatesGrail Bra Specialists is celebrating its move with special offers, giveaways, refreshments and more. 2–8 p.m. FREE! www.grailbras.com
Teen Bookmark Craft
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake your own bookmarks with collage, colored pencils and more. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DIY Book Binding
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
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
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Eternity
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of music, dance and theater with an emphasis on sharing the love of God through the performing arts. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Disney’s Descendants
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis musical follows the offspring of classic villains such as Maleficent and Cruella de Vil. June 7, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Hot Corner Opening Gospel Program
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHot Corner Festival. 7 p.m. www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
HOT CORNER OPENING GOSPEL PROGRAM Celebrate the annual Hot Corner festival with an evening of gospel music featuring performances by Gospel Royalaires, JC & The Hartwellaires Gospel Group, Marcus Brown & The Chorale, Morton Chapel Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant Male Chorus and New Salem.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Kennedy Puckett
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
KENNEDY PUCKETT Acoustic rock and roll.
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Being Dead, Elijah Johnston, Antlered Aunt Lord
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $17. www.athenscine.com
BEING DEAD Texas-based band that merges surf rock, freak pop and frantic punk.
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.
ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback-drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny).
Check the Signs, Take3, Liz Farrell
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
TAKE3 Local jazz trio.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
Sacred Bull, Lost Hours, FNTM
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
LOST HOURS Atlanta doom metal to listen to at high volume in total darkness.
FNTM New metal band from Atlanta.
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:3 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Jam-based, psychedelic rock and roll three-piece from Macon.
Paint and Sip Party in Honor of Eugene Swain
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesA special event to celebrate the late artist on his birthday with wine and the opportunity to paint portraits of the artist’s work. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $65. For tickets text 706-818-0357
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 8–10 a.m. $10–15. www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Mark Plemmons, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
Garden Open House
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to play various TTRPGs, Nintendo Switch party games, PS5 fighting games, board games and Magic: The Gathering. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Family Fun Ride
North Oconee River Greenway Athens, GA, United StatesBring your bike and helmet for a 6-mile tour of the Greenway and Firefly Trail. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesJoin local Dungeon Master Trey Miller to learn everything you need to know about the popular role playing game. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
HOT CORNER FESTIVAL In addition to vendors, speakers and dancers, the festival presents live music by IAMTIKICA and the TLC Band, Tracy and Jeff, Ishues, Frank the Eagle, Motorhead 2X, East Side Players Band, Splitz Band and more.
Hot Corner Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment on the historic Hot Corner block. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensLee Epting will guide an exploration of the history of The Hill. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesKids of all ages are invited to watch The Animal Crossing movie, create crafts, sample Japanese snacks and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Disney’s Descendants
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis musical follows the offspring of classic villains such as Maleficent and Cruella de Vil. June 7, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
1 Year Anniversary
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the distillery’s anniversary with music, games and food. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Saturday Cinema
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2004 science fiction film Sky Captain with popcorn and lemonade. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Repent at Leisure
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.
Noise Night
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
NOISE NIGHT Sets by Aphantasia, Yearn, Chidori, Full Bloom Chop Squad, Giant Enemy Crab and Iconostasis.
The Comer Collective
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesThe Hive's First Dinner Around the World. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.soswhiskey.com
THE COMER COLLECTIVE Live bluegrass music during a Mediterranean-themed dinner.
Dinner Around the World
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesEnjoy a Mediterranean-themed meal with live music by The Comer Collective. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.soswhiskey.com
Liliac, CADENCE!, Kamenar
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
LILIAC Five-piece rock band from Atlanta composed of siblings Melody, Samuel, Abigail, Ethan and Justin Christea.
CADENCE! Nashville-based rock band inspired by 2000s post-grunge and '80s hair metal.
KAMENAR High-energy hard rock band from Tampa, FL featuring twin brothers Sean and John Kamenar.
Abbey Road LIVE!
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7:30 p.m. $12–20. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets.
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Athens-based jazz collective.
Kairos Creature Club, Pinkest, Goodhost
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
PINKEST Atlanta band bashing keys in a noisy cavalcade of theatrical glory.
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.
Dim Watts, Wet Meadows, Patrick Barry
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Molly’s Lips, Nice Dream
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
NICE DREAM Local Radiohead tribute band’s first ever show.
Dog Person, Ozello, Liz Farrell
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.