Calendar Picks

Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm

Sanguisugabogg, Ful...

Georgia Theatre

Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire

Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm

Dead Beat Club Redux

Live Wire

Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry

Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club
Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm

Sanguisugabogg, Ful...

Georgia Theatre
Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm

Dead Beat Club Redux

Live Wire
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry
Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club

Granite City Fall Festival

Downtown Elberton Elberton, United States

Enjoy local vendors, arts and crafts, live music and food. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cityofelberton.net

Naturalist’s Walk

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc

Athens Montessori School Fall Festival

Athens Montessori School 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA, United States

A day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.amsfallfestival.com

Making Art From the Every Day

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

In this workshop attendees will create their own collage piece from photos and other paper items that tend to be discarded. 12:30 p.m. $70 (OCAF members), $85 (non-members). www.ocaf.com

Hike and Happy Hour

Contact for Location GA, United States

Explore private hardwood forests along the river, enjoy a beverage and hear from local conservationists. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com

Halloween Party

Cali N Tito's Eastside 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a costume contest, games and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cali_n_titos

North Georgia Folk Festival Redux

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

This rescheduled 39th annual festival will showcase musicians and artists from around North Georgia. 5–10 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org

Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.marigoldauditorium.com

SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi harmonize to recreate the sounds of music from a bygone era.

The Orange Constant

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

THE ORANGE CONSTANT Vintage rock with a contemporary twist that ranges from Southern psychedelia to progressive composition.

Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All

Hendershots Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx birthday party. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Empress Mokah, Farin, DJ Nate

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (music). FREE! www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens

EMPRESS MOKAH Local activist who celebrates her Jamaican heritage with a modern blend of reggae and R&B featuring a killer band and backup dancers.

FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs solo, as well as duets with Mokah.

DJ NATE Spinning an early set of ‘60s–‘70s rocksteady and reggae and a late set of dancehall classics.

Pink Pony Prom

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $12. www.40watt.com

PINK PONY PROM Athens Pride & Queer Collective presents a Chappell Roan-themed dance party.

W8ING4UFOS, Call Letters, Burly Ivy

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

W8ING4UFOS Multi-instrumental experimental four-piece group out of Atlanta.

CALL LETTERS Project featuring Don Chambers and George Davidson.

BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.

All Gods, Verity Den, Robe

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.

VERITY DEN Shoegaze and dream pop influenced band from Carrboro, NC.

ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.

Normaltown Sound Machine, Wet Meadows

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.

WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.

Athens VHS Fest

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

1–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENS VHS FEST JOKERJOKERtv and vhs.or.die present a fest for VHS collectors, vendors and filmmakers. Featuring performances by Mr. Blank, Ilyhatt, Libbaloops, Annie Leeth, Corporal Quigg, Black Wick, Snotnoze Saleem and Bad Straples.

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Contact for Location GA, United States

Learn about the history of the Athens’ downtown district from its 19th century architecture to its influence on the international music scene. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Southern Wind Quintet

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.

Athens Symphony

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com

ATHENS SYMPHONY The fall concert includes Pachelbel's "Kanon," Mozart's "Overture to the Marriage of Figaro," Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Degreaser, Girl Porn, Ralph

Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.pumayus.com

DEGREASER Atlanta linecook hardcore.

GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.

RALPH New band featuring members of Pervert and Marses. First show!

Big Sauty, Cardynal

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

BIG SAUTY Funky band with a unique twist, incorporating jazz, funk, a little bit of rock and a touch of bluegrass.

CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.

Sex Mex, Tabla Rosa, Trepid

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

SEX MEX Catchy synth-punk from San Antonio with power pop, glam rock and garage rock influences.

TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.

TREPID New local grungegaze.

Event Series Fine Motor Monday

Fine Motor Monday

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Work one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

UGA Jazz Ensembles

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA JAZZ ENSEMBLES A variety of swing, be-bop, Latin and contemporary jazz.

Athentic Movie Night

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the LOTR: Fellowship of the Ring. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Literary Trivia

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your literary trivia knowledge with a host from Avid Bookshop. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Queer Comedy

Queer Comedy

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar

Malcolm Tent, Tim Holehouse, Drabs Drula

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MALCOLM TENT Acoustic punk rock musician known for his work in Broken Talent, Bunnybrains and Ultrabunny.

TIM HOLEHOUSE Folk, blues and experimental acoustic musician from London.

DRABS DRULA Athens acoustic musician.