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
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
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesArt by Don Chambers will be on display. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.cineathens.com
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens-based artist Don Chambers’ exhibition “Skitterings” of mostly works on paper explores the use of space, color and texture. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Nate Smith, Dylan Schneider
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
NATE SMITH Nashville country artist with a mix of gritty backwoods soul and rock and roll swagger.
DYLAN SCHNEIDER Pop country singer-songwriter with a rock and roll edge.
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
Bob Dylan Live Tribute
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (music), 8:30 p.m. (film). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
BOB DYLAN LIVE TRIBUTE A.M. Rodriguez hosts local musicians performing live Bob Dylan covers before select screenings of A Complete Unknown. "The Archetypal Folk Singer" on Friday includes Don Chambers, Cannon Rodgers, Marcel Sletten and Julia Barfield. "Folk Goes Electric" on Saturday features the Ciné Family Band.
Shipwreck Saloon Cocktail Experience
The Venue on Broad 766 West Broad Street, Athens, United StatesThe Pirates and Rum Experience is an interactive show where the dead tell tales based on real-life pirate murders and legends with accompanying cocktails. 8 p.m. $45. www.shipwrecksaloonshow.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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga flow with Sam Thurmond. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Noah James Saunders Art Fundraiser
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser event to help local artist Noah James Saunders exhibit their art in Los Angeles features live music, poetry readings, auctions and more. 6–10 p.m. $20 suggested donation. [email protected]
50 First Jokes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Joe Pettis, 50 of Georgia’s best comics share their first new joke of the year. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
3 Exits to Hattiesburg, City Playgrounds, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
3 EXITS TO HATTIESBURG Touring Connecticut pop-punk trio with a twinge of '90s retro alt sound.
CITY PLAYGROUNDS Atlanta indie rock group with a mix of influences across the spectrum of soul and art rock.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" band, mixing Midwest emo platitudes with dance punk attitudes.
small talk, BIG SHOW
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring libbaloops, Kelly Petronis and Olive McKay. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shipwreck Saloon Cocktail Experience
The Venue on Broad 766 West Broad Street, Athens, United StatesThe Pirates and Rum Experience is an interactive show where the dead tell tales based on real-life pirate murders and legends with accompanying cocktails. 8 p.m. $45. www.shipwrecksaloonshow.com
Liam Bauman, Gracie Huffman, Mason Thomas
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIAM BAUMAN Nashville-based acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter blending ambient pop and lo-fi indie rock.
GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-songwriter of the Athens-based band lighthearted.
MASON THOMAS No info available.
Little Mae, Women in Stem, Option Paralysis
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies.
WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program.
OPTION PARALYSIS Local four-piece indie rock band that struggles with decision-making.
Tea with Tolkien
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the 131st birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien with a presentation, trivia, reference materials and refreshments. 2–3:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bog-Art Fest
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GABog-Art Fest. 5 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
ORIGINAL HAMSTERS Album release show!
MARISA LEILANI Muralist and visual artist performs on acoustic guitar.
JD PINKUS Longtime Butthole Surfers member playing psychedelic, punky "spacegrass" on banjo.
HAMMERHEAD No info available.
Bog-Art Fest
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GASpaceball Entertainment presents a celebration of weirdness and creative forces with an open gallery, record sale, potluck and live music. 5 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
Henry Luther & Cocaine Fairies, Cowboy Kerouac & The Barebacks, Here Be Monsters
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HENRY LUTHER & COCAINE FAIRIES Chaos folk from Columbia, SC.
COWBOY KEROUAC & THE BAREBACKS Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry.
The Royal Velvet
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powdered rock and roll.
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Dixieland Five
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DIXIELAND FIVE New Orleans style jazz band with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, sousaphone, drums and featured vocalist Liam Parke.
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Author Talk
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAndrew Shearer will celebrate the release of his photo and interview book Everybodies with a panel made up of people who participated. 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Ann Flippen will talk about Quilts of Valor and discuss how others can join in the effort. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. Second Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo