Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
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
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Sourdough Starters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make starters of sourdough for baking bread at home. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe OCAF Members Exhibition and “The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Organically Programmed, Cardynal + the Flock, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, The Asymptomatics, Heffner
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (5 p.m.)
CARDYNAL + THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies. (5:50 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local weirdo pop act that combines elements of new wave, post-punk, disco and surf rock and claims a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (6:45 p.m.)
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Rambunctious indie-rock party ensemble that dips into post-punk, funk and even psychedelic folk rock. (7:50 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (9 p.m.)
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Neat Freak, Goodhost, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Triplicate, Silent Disco with Booty Boyz
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. (5:25 p.m.)
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements. (6:15 p.m.)
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song. (7:15 p.m.)
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid. (8:25 p.m.)
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio formed by Z-dawg the Booty Hunter, Immuzikation and Twin Powers that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess. (9 p.m.)
Family Fishing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Full Moon School of Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from Full Moon School of Music's summer camp program will show off what they learned. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.)
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.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Tommy Townsend, Woody Garrison, William Tonks, Clay Leverett with John Neff, Mannequin Party
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man. (7:15 p.m.)
WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m.)
WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (8:45 p.m.)
CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The 20+ year Athens resident playing rock and country with his longtime bandmate John Neff. (9:30 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. Vic Awards finalist! (10:15 p.m.)
Shayna Steele
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
SHAYNA STEELE Dynamic soul and jazz vocalist from New York who recently released her fourth studio album, Gold Dust.
Betsy Franck, Josh Joplin, Kyshona
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music. (7:30 p.m.)
JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter whose live performances are refreshing in their emotional immediacy, balanced by his good humor and immense gift for storytelling. (8:30 p.m.)
KYSHONA Musician who honed her gift for storytelling through song while working as a music therapist. (10 p.m.)
Annie Leeth, Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings into experimental pop tunes. (8:30 p.m.)
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. (10 p.m.)
Lassine Kouyate
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
LASSINE KOUYATE West African Mande roots-meets-American folk rock project of Georgia-based Americana and folk singer-songwriter Adam Klein.
Hiding Places, Honeypuppy, Coma Therapy, Wieuca
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
HIDING PLACES Curiosity-driven alternative folk project based in Brooklyn. (9:30 p.m.)
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (10:30 p.m.)
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave. (11:30 p.m.)
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. (12:30 a.m.)
Cam & His Dam Jam Band, Bird Dog Jubilee, Alien Funk Academy
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. (9:30 p.m.)
BIRD DOG JUBILEE A rock and roll collection of instrumentalists that blur the lines between structured songs and improvisational jams. (10:45 p.m.)
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish. (12:30 a.m.)
Lungburner, Dead Vibes Ensemble, Husk, Nihilus
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through "slow riffs and bong rips." (9:30 p.m.)
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers. (10:30 p.m.)
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences. (11:30 p.m.)
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs. (12:30 a.m.)
Oxystar, Ancient Infant, Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock. (10 p.m.)
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. (11 p.m.)
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta. (12:15 a.m.)
DJ Kountry Boy, Nony1, DJ Sublime, Motorhead2x, DJ Kountry Boy & DJ Sublime B2B
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DJ KOUNTRY BOY Local DJ who spins his diverse collection at gigs across Georgia and has opened for artists like Travis Porter and Juicy J. (10 p.m.)
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (11 p.m.)
DJ SUBLIME Local DJ known for his versatile rap and hip-hop party mixes. (11:10 p.m.)
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party. (12 a.m.)
DJ KOUNTRY BOY & DJ SUBLIME B2B The two local DJs return to the stage for back-to-back sets. (12:10 a.m.)
Gabriella Delliponti, hallpass, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound is full of catchy hooks, funky bass lines and heart-felt lyricism. (10:10 p.m.)
HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (11 p.m.)
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (12 a.m.)
Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols, Kobanova
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (10:15 p.m.)
KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band. (11:45 p.m.)
Cannon Rogers, Cicada Rhythm, Susto
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams. (10:15 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (11 p.m.)
SUSTO A compelling blend of rock, folk and psychedelia with vivid country-esque storytelling. (12 a.m.)
Little Gold, All Gods, Commüne
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone. (10:15 p.m.)
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities. (11 p.m.)
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. (12 a.m.)
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Allegro Music, Rebecca Sunshine Band, The PG Show, HEART Music, Sir Crazy Pants, Deva’s Tigerettes & League of Step, Georgia Children’s Chorus, Camp Amped
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
ALLEGRO MUSIC Miss Cathy and friends play lively music for children. (10:30 a.m.)
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. The band brings extra instruments for kids to play along. (11:30 a.m.)
THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs about topics like dinosaurs, shapes, fruits and veggies, and feelings that make kids want to dance. (12:30 p.m.)
HEART MUSIC This 501c3 nonprofit organization supports music education in local public schools. (1:30 p.m.)
SIR CRAZY PANTS Rockstar specializing in creating awesome songs for kids, from punk rock anthems to acoustic jams. (2:30 p.m.)
DEVA'S TIGERETTES & LEAGUE OF STEP Deva's Tigerettes are a majorette competition dance team trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz and gymnastics. League of Step uses the art of stepping as an outlet of expression. (3:30 p.m.)
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS This 50-voice community youth choir is in-residence at UGA's School of Music. (4:30 p.m.)
CAMP AMPED Middle and high school musicians who have recently participated in Nuçi's Space's summer day camp or after-school camp perform. (5:30 p.m.)
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
Athens Art Book Fair
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesA showcase of a variety of works on paper produced by dozens of artists and presses from the Southeast. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athfest.com
Swing Theory, The Original Screwtops, Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass, Empress Mokah, Freeman Leverett, Ansley Stewart Band, Farin, Sajaad, Wonderland Rangers, Jameson Tank, Hotel Fiction
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
SWING THEORY Athens-based jazz collective. (12 p.m.)
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics. (12:50 p.m.)
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul. (1:40 p.m.)
EMPRESS MOKAH Artist whose unique blend of reggae, hip hop, R&B and spoken word acts as a colorful expression of her Jamaican heritage and commitment to social justice. (2:30 p.m.)
FREEMAN LEVERETT Baroque psych-pop artist who draws on a rich tapestry of global influences to enchant listeners with hypnotic vocals, irresistibly danceable rhythms and a diverse ensemble of local musicians. (3:20 p.m.)
ANSLEY STEWART BAND Versatile soul singer whose music is eclectic and thoughtful, combining 1960s gospel with 1980s college radio. (4:15 p.m.)
FARIN Hip hop, reggae and dancehall artist. (5:15 p.m.)
SAJAAD Rapper with a versatile style and positive energy that’s quick to engage his audience. (5:30 p.m.)
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. (6:20 p.m.)
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley. (7:45 pm.)
HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by former Athenians Jessica Thompson and Jade Long. (9 p.m.)
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
JOMAnimals, Pickled Holler, Andrew Brantley, El ChupaSKAbra, T.W.I.N., Frank The Eagle, Lung, Father Werewolf, Feather Trade, Kilkenny Cats
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
JOMANIMALS Winners of this year's Nuçi's Space Athens Business Rocks from JOMA Construction. (12:25 p.m.)
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (1:15 p.m.)
ANDREW BRANTLEY Georgia-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who creates an easy listening blend of country and folk, while also nodding to his influences of jazz and rock. (2:05 p.m.)
EL CHUPASKABRA Ska punk band formed in 2009 by two brothers who originally hail from Tlalnepantla, Mexico. Self-described as "Mexican Gringo Ska-Core." (2:55 p.m.)
T.W.I.N. Hip hop and R&B artist originally from Baton Rouge, LA. (3:45 p.m.)
FRANK THE EAGLE Artist whose music is a melody-driven soundtrack to his life story, highlighting pain, women, the street life and more. (4 p.m.)
LUNG Powerhouse art-punk cello-rock duo from Cincinnati. (4:50 p.m.)
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens-based rock trio with pop-infused and gain-soaked melodies and the grunge undertones of the '90s. (5:50 p.m.)
FEATHER TRADE Three-piece noise rock band that create a moody wall of sound as a rallying call for the disenfranchised and marginalized. (7:05 p.m.)
KILKENNY CATS Band formed in Athens in 1983 that is known for its moody Southern dark power-pop sound and hard-rocking live shows. (8:20 p.m.)
KidsFest Dance Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesKidsFest Dance Party. 1–3 p.m. FREE! athfest.com
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins a kid-friendly set of funk, soul, R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Saturday Cinema
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1984 family action film The Karate Kid with popcorn and lemonade. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Limbo District Listening Party
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to records and enjoy margaritas. 2–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/chunkletindustries
SHITFEST III
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesSHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179
SUPER BITCH Anarcho-feminist punk outfit hailing from Florida.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.
PIZZASALADS No info available.
Yappy Hour
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Animal Services will be on site with puppies to play with. 4–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Athens Writers Group
Contact for Location GA, United StatesAspiring and traditionally published fiction authors hone their craft through support, critique and education. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Game Night
The whole family can enjoy playing rounds of the card game UNO. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo.
The Bones of St. Michael, The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene that includes veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others. (8 p.m.)
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century. (9:30 p.m.)
The Shut-Ups, David Barbe Plus, Armistead’s Armi, Sneakers
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom forty" band, hitworthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. (8 p.m.)
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joined by friends for his most current musical outlet. (9 p.m.)
ARMISTEAD'S ARMI Band formed by Armistead Wellford, a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Athens’ legendary Love Tractor. Official live debut! (10 p.m.)
SNEAKERS Legendary indie power-pop group formed in 1976 by Chris Stamey and Mitch Easter. Featuring members of Let's Active and The dB's. (11 p.m.)