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
Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesComplete Olympian challenges, games, crafts and more while celebrating all things Percy Jackson. 11 a.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
Juneteenth Celebration
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and honor the holiday with community speakers, a flag raising and march to the block party where there will be vendors, live music, a fashion show and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
Crawfish Fest
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesFresh crawfish from Louisiana will be available with live music, carnival games, kids activities and more. $10 (entry), $35 (all-you-can-eat crawfish). 11 a.m.–8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com/crawfishfest
Open Mic & Poetry Reading
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event will begin with a poetry reading by Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith, then the floor will open for attendees to share their work. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chili Cook Off Contest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnter your chili to win prizes or donate to taste and vote for your favorite. Registration required. 12 p.m. Free to enter, $1 to vote. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensHattie Thomas Whitehead will guide an exploration of the history of Linnentown. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSip tea like a MadHatter while making hats, eating curiouser and curiouser snacks, and more. Ages 5–11. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic children’s novel The Hobbit and enjoy videos, trivia, prizes and activities. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Celebrate Mud Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay in the mud and make mud pies and mud art, with a wash station before going home. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Grand Opening
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s opening with exhibitions on view, live music, food and wine. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Atheist Society of Athens Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Aurelia String Quartet
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
AURELIA STRING QUARTET The spring concert features works by Hayd, Sibelius and Glazunov.
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this inaugural competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $25. www.missblacknortheastga.com
A Walk in the Garden
Cheeky Peach 160 Clayton St, Athens, United StatesA fashion show in benefit of the Sheats Social Services Mentor Program. 5 p.m. $25 & up. www.sheatssocialservices.org
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inaugural pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
Wade Newbury
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WADE NEWBURY Laid back tunes and classics on guitar.
The Humdingers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $10–48. www.hendershotsathens.com
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz joins Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks for a set of traditional folk, weepy country tunes, lonesome bluegrass and unplugged rock and roll.
Athens Hip Hop Awards
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ATHENS HIP HOP AWARDS The 10th annual awards show presents live music and award presentations recognizing performers, beauty salons, restaurants and more.
Athens Hip Hop Awards
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event celebrates Athens‘ hip–hop culture, including music artists, business owners and supporters contributing to the hip–hop music scene. 7–11:30 p.m. $20. www.athenshiphopawards.com
Athens Spectacular
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis experimental cabaret will feature burlesque, drag performances and vendors. Ages 18 & up. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/coquettedejour
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
The Matrix
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesCine hosts a drive-in movie screening with concessions available. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (screening). $30–50 per vehicle. www.athenscine.com/drive-in
Disco vs. Rock All-Vinyl Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDisco vs. Rock All-Vinyl Dance Party. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
DJ JAGGAR Local DJ who digs dirty records.
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 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
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
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Humdingers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
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
The Vassar Blondes
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece. For this special series, the band will perform songs from movie soundtracks.
Athens Skatepark Project Community Meeting
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the Athens Skatepark Project’s mission to increase access to safe, high-quality skateparks around Athens. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensskateparkproject.org
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $5. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the pollinator party and learn about pollinators through crafts, games and dressing up. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Woodland Fairy Party
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a craft, cupcakes, punch and themed decorations. Ages 8–12. 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
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
Tae Kwondo Demonstration
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesWatch demonstrations of a variety of martial arts including Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense and more. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Nailed It! Fairy Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesShow off your culinary skills in this friendly cupcake competition for tweens. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 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
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesTwo ex-cops clash against a baby sacrificing, Hollywood devil cult in Road to Revenge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
