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AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre

Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA

More 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

Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

The 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 States

4 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.

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

After 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

Event Series Mahjong Club

Mahjong Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

Visiting Artist Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Masako 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

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No 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.

Anatoly Sheludyakov

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

ANATOLY SHELUDYAKOV Russian pianist and composer whose repertoire includes works of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Tonight's performance features three Beethoven "Bagatelles."

Wine Tasting

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Wines from Obsidian Wine Co. will be served along with small bites.  6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents

Warm Up With a Chili Taste-Off

Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United States

Part of the Culinary Masters series, a cooking program for adults with developmental disabilities, experiment with recipes and taste the results. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Event Series Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]

Whiskies of Mainland Europe

J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens

Experience the rich and diverse flavors of mainland Europe’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279

Pachinko Pop

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1975 Japanese film The Great Chase. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Dover Quartet

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $35–55. pac.uga.edu

DOVER QUARTET Grammy-nominated string ensemble performs a quartet by Florence Price along with selections by Haydn and Shostakovich.

Brass Chamber Recital

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

BRASS CHAMBER RECITAL Students of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's brass department perform.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United States

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

3rd Annual Clean Your Closet Pop-Up

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This art sale features a variety of local artists selling pieces for $200 and under on the spot. 6–9 p.m. www.tinyathgallery.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test 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 States

Join 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