Calendar Picks
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Author Talk
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Ferdia Lennon will give a reading and discuss his first novel Glorious Exploits. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of creating vector art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
College & Careers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHigh school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Shovels & Rope, Langhorne Slim
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. www.40watt.com
SHOVELS & ROPE Husband-and-wife folk rock duo that has become revered in the Americana scene since forming in 2008.
LANGHORNE SLIM Folk with a punk edge from singer-songwriter Sean Scolnick.
Kevn Kinney & Friends, Chuck Mead
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/KevnKinneyMar27
KEVN KINNEY & FRIENDS The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency.
CHUCK MEAD Country singer with a rock and roll heart who has been at the forefront of Americana music for the better part of 25 years.
Atticus Roness, Spare Change, The Carinas
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
SPARE CHANGE "Heartcore" trio seeking world domination through the power of lonesome tunes handcrafted to perfection.
THE CARINAS Local four-piece rock band.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire
1085 Danielsville Rd, Athens GA 1085 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GeorgiaArs Gratia Artis presents presents Samantha Hurley’s dark comedy about celebrity, identity and unhinged teenage devotion. 8 p.m. $10. www.linktr.ee/agatheater
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Johnny Falloon, Yes Dear, Tabla Rosa, Culprits of the Youth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
CULPRITS OF THE YOUTH Atmospheric five-piece indie rock from Atlanta.
Delta 8, Gusher, T.U.F.T., Mr. Transmission
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
GUSHER No wave goth country from Richmond, VA.
T.U.F.T. Messy medieval music.
MR. TRANSMISSION Local band with new brakes and tires.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Symposium on Ukrainian Art
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSeries of lectures and speakers discussing topics of Ukrainian art. Mar. 27, 4–8:30 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Open House
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for performances, presentations and demonstrations with specials guests and meet-and-greet opportunities with faculty, staff and students. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu/open-house
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
Spring Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis student-run event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Special Needs Trusts Panel
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensPanel discussion on trusts for special needs children and family members for parents and caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
Blossom After Dark
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25–35. www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
Waymore’s Outlaws
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch28
WAYMORE'S OUTLAWS Former members of Waylon Jennings' recording and touring band, The Waylors, honor the man and his music.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Folie à Trois
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jammin’ In Our Jammies
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your favorite party pajamas and enjoy an evening of games, music and a Best Pajamas contest. All proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 7–9 p.m. $50. www.helpathenshomeless.org
J.R. Rund, Cody Marlowe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
J.R. RUND Country roots singer-songwriter from Georgia.
CODY MARLOWE Roots-rock and Americana songwriter from Clermont.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
TEDxUGA 2025
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $20. www.tedxuga.com
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
Dwight Wilson and the Classic City Soul Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
DWIGHT WILSON AND THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL BAND A mix of classic Motown, soul and funk.
Beat Up, No Kingdom, Red Hot Empty, Ether 9
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez.
RED HOT EMPTY Angry music for angry people.
ETHER 9 Atlanta punk band with a DIY ethic.
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor Michael Stern directs the orchestra in "Symphonie Fantastique," composed by Hector Berlioz.
Flying Squid Features
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Yumbo Tron, Drí
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/globeathens
YUMBO TRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
DRI Project of singer, percussionist and songwriter Adriana Thomas.
Emo Night Karaoke
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $18. www.40watt.com
EMO NIGHT KARAOKE Sing on stage with backing from emo punk rock band Phantom Dan.
Fust, Little Gold, Dipper Grande
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens. First show!
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com