Calendar Picks
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSpeakeasy Night. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
CHARLIE FLEMING Indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Athens Business Rocks
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS A fundraising event for Nuçi's Space that challenges local businesses to showcase the talents of their employees by forming bands to compete against other businesses.
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
Gwen Hughes and the Kats
Meson Park N. Church St., Lexington, GA7 p.m. FREE! Lexington GA Downtown Development Authority on Facebook
GWEN HUGHES AND THE KATS Playing a mix of soul, swing, jazz, blues and rock.
Athens Comedy Fest
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesInaugural festival featuring a lineup of national and local comedians. May 2–4, 7 p.m. $27–500. www.athenscomedyfest.com
The Cemetery Club
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 1–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
LAKE, Night Palace, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LAKE Experimental indie pop from Washington state.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
moony, Evelia, Recess Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
MOONY Indie alternative project of Nashville-based musician Seth Findley.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
Joe Cat, Bobby Ferguson Band, Norrin Carrol
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour joined by Klay Whitehead on drums.
BOBBY FERGUSON BAND Americana pop/rock band from Macon.
NORRIN CARROL Electronic-inspired musical project.
Latin Night
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
LATIN NIGHT Mixing all the best Latin beats.
Klezmer Local 42
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States11 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/klezmerlocal42
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Scene Study Workshop
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Jade Fernandez to learn the basics of breaking down a script, performance, performance reviews and more. 12–4 p.m. $60. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
None More Epic
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents a spring performance featuring aerial dance, trapeze, slings, pole and more. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. May 4, 4 p.m. $20 (adults), $15 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1:30 p.m. $15 (show), $30 (show and brunch). www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
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
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
9th Annual Kitten Shower
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and snacks with the Athens Humane Society’s adoptable kittens. 2–4 p.m. $15–50. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Touch-The-Truck
Firehouse Subs 665 US 29 Hwy N, Unit #100, AthensAn interactive event for the entire family to experience a fire truck while meeting the firefighters who operate them. 2-4 p.m. FREE! www.firehousesubs.com/touchthetruck
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a special lager release, food from Agua Linda, traditional folkloric dance by El Tepeyac, salsa lessons with TimbATHENS and a portion of proceeds benefitting Casa de Amistad. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Awakening the Chakras & Repairing the Aura
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of energy healing, harmonium music and guided meditation. 3 p.m. $35. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Book Launch
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesCelebrate Dr. Bradley R. Rice’s biography Joshua Hill of Madison with a reception and book signing. 3 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
The Shut-Ups, Johann Greco, Jumping Through Fiery Hoops
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
JOHANN GRECO Singer-songwriter from Northeast Georgia. Album release show!
JUMPING THROUGH FIERY HOOPS Pop rock project of Jeff Fox, an Arkansas-born, Athens-based musician who has been making music since the early '90s.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
Athens Comedy Fest
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesInaugural festival featuring a lineup of national and local comedians. May 2–4, 7 p.m. $27–500. www.athenscomedyfest.com
Frank Hurricane, Cult of Riggonia, Space Brother
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced producer.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
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
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
Sentimental Touring Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this celebratory reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Chelsea L. Cobb and Genevieve Arlie. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
YA Sketch & Study
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 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.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
Handholder, Karma Kat, Women in STEM
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HANDHOLDER Bitcrushed guitars, mangled samples, amen breaks, catchy hooks and saxophone.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
