Calendar Picks
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Chronic Weekend
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend "Night Party." 9 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel
LOOLOWNINGEN & THE FAR EAST IDIOTS Tokyo-based avant-punk, alternative-blues trio.
MEATLOAF Captain Beefheart cover band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
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
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Nature’s Little Helpers
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by learning how to take care of the earth. Ages 1–6. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $5 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
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
Poetry & Karma Kat
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense present a night of sign-up poetry and live music. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (poetry), 9:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Evelia, pondgorl, Women in STEM
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music. Release show!
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
UGA Horn Studio Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA HORN STUDIO Creative community of horn players where each student is encouraged to find their own niche.
African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This spring concert gives members the opportunity to express themselves in other ways than just singing, with some conducting and some creating original arrangements of existing works or brand new pieces.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMark Quinn is forced to clean up the mean streets of Manila while trying to avenge his parents’ murders in the Filipino actioner Double Edge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-women showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Earth Day Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Cindy and the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission for special storytime along with songs and crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Celebrate Earth Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy Earth Day with classes on beekeeping and pollinator gardens plus door prizes, crafts, free seeds and more. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
UGA Congress Week
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta-Journal Constitution reporters Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell will discuss political journalism as it relates to civic education and awareness. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Showroom Spring Fling
More Than Blinds 2595 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaExplore the latest in window treatments and more with local industry experts. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.morethanblindsofga.com
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesThe exhibition “AFLAT” features the works of Morgan County students. 4–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Repair Cafe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Earth Day Trivia
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge for Earth Day. 8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Sneak Peek Showcase
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBenefit screening of trailers, some never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate of major studios. Apr. 22 & 24, 6 p.m. $3. www.athenscine.com
The Grass is Dead
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadApril22
THE GRASS IS DEAD Grateful Dead cover act with a traditional sensibility of bluegrass, swing and folk music mixed with a psychedelic paintbrush of modern influences.
Jay Gonzalez, Taylor Hollingsworth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Guitarist and singer-songwriter from Birmingham, AL who is also a member of Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band and Dead Fingers.
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rabbit Box Storytelling
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Road Trip” with eight people sharing real life stories. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Middle East Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MIDDLE EAST MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ensemble directed by Assistant Professor Jared Holton that features music, rhythm and dance from the Middle East and instruments such as the Arabic lute, reed flute, riqq, daff and tabla.
Honeypuppy
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Neat Freak, Florence Cardigan, Trvy & The Enemy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
