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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Homeschool Series
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about Georgia’s symbols by diving into animals and plants that represent the state. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesBrooklyn-based artist Amelia Briggs will have paintings on display. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Parents’ Night Out
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesChildren will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Art Reception and Book Launch
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of Skeleton in the Art Closet, the second book in Gail Karwoski’s watercolor mystery series, and the watercolor painting exhibit by WOW. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight energy reading and balancing with Kim Long. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
“Seinfeld” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Seinfeld” trivia knowledge with host Erin to win prizes. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
The Swell Fellas, Aunt Moth, Sacred Bull, Trvy & The Enemy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE SWELL FELLAS Heavy psych-tinged riffs from Nashville.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused instrumentals of his backing band.
Donkey Punch, The Last Responders, Space Coke
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, long-running local hard-rock band.
LAST RESPONDERS A '77 style punk band from Portland.
SPACE COKE Psych doom from Savannah.
Parathion, Weight Shift, Nihilus
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PARATHION Local death metal band formed by brothers Jackson and Jacob Whitmire. EP release show!
WEIGHT SHIFT Asheville metal trio blending elements of doom, fantasy metal and psychedelic rock.
NIHILUS New supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs. First show!
Family Day: Art and Tech
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the galleries and play Art Cart games, then make tech-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Tif Sigfrids 393 N. Finley St., AthensThe exhibition “Tidal Locking” features paintings by New York artist Margaux Ogden. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com
45th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
A Better Trip
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPsychedelic astronaut Shane Mauss will perform comedy that combines science, art and psychedelics. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $27.50–40. www.mortontheatre.com
Brazil Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrazil Night. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PERRENGUE Tony Oscar, Daniel Pina, Maria Kamila and Todd Mueller (Bichos Vivos) recreate the sound of a party on a summer night in Brazil.
AIR BRASIL Lucas Tavares, Adriana Thomas (Partials) and friends mix traditional sounds like samba and bossa nova with dream pop and alternative rock.
Cosmic Charlie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.
Machine Funk
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
MACHINE FUNK A tribute to Widespread Panic.
Night Palace, Olivia O., Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
OLIVIA O. Atlanta musician and member of Lowrtown.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
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
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Masako Onodera and Mary Hallam Pearse will discuss their exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Ecumenical Service
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.org
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
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 12, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
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
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the eighth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
Athens MLK Day Music Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com
ATHENS MLK DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Ant G hosts performances by Tabitha Duncan (Kut Klose) & 1Bad Azz Drummer, Anthony "AD" Dorsey, Kxng Blanco, Fhenix James, Brando, Domino 787 & Chiki Flow, Ron da Don Parys, Britt, Farin, Kuza, Motorhead 2X & Poet, Squallé, P.O. The Priceless One, Marco Hull, Jalen and Diedra Stroud.
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter potential rock star TJ has both hands severed off, he meets a woman and her geeky friends who introduce him to techno music and robotic hands in Vibrations. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.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
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
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMasako Onodera utilizes craft techniques in her art and connects the audience emotionally to the materials and will speak about her work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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.
