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
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.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City vs. Rome Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Rome’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
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
Host Your Own Tabletop Game
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own tabletop game to play with friends or meet new ones. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesThe late Madison self-taught artist Eugene Swain’s works capturing rural life will be on view as part of the “Madison Collects” exhibition. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Yoga, Sitar and Love
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a restorative yoga session with live sitar music. 3:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
Strings of the Heart
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United States3:30–4:30 p.m. (yoga), 5–6 p.m. (concert). $20/event, $35/both suggested donation. www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
STRINGS OF THE HEART Participate in a restorative yoga class with live sitar music, then stay for a Hindustani Indian classical music concert.
Bridgerton Afternoon Tea
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin in afternoon tea in your fanciest tea time attire. 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
Woody Garrison and The Galactic Cowboys
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens6 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
WOODY GARRISON AND THE COSMIC COWBOYS Psychedelic Americana singer-songwriter backed by John Miley, Robert Bell, Bill Bokas and Alberto Salazarte.
Sex Mex, Beer Piss, Obscurity
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SEX MEX Catchy synth-punk from San Antonio with power pop, glam rock and garage rock influences.
BEER PISS Local hardcore punk band.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo. First show!
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring host Tim Pruitt of Take This! Comedy. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Transportation Job Fair
CCSD Transportation Facility 145 Paradise Blvd., Athens, United StatesCCSD’s Transportation Department will hold a job fair for the 2024–2025 school year. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. bit.ly/ccsdjobfair
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
T-Rex Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to take a picture with a T-Rex and complete a craft. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Lunch & Learn
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPeg and Tom Thon share their experience and tips on how to use your current occupation and personal skills to become a movie extra. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Austin Leonard Jones, Canary Affair, Dadgum, Bludwine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AUSTIN LEONARD JONES Twangy singer-songwriter backed by a full honky tonk band from Ojai, CA.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
BLUDWINE Sonic project of Neil Haydon.
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
