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
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.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
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. High Point University
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight a vocal workshop with Rin Gun. 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
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Jennine Capó Crucet and Brian Truong will read from their works that address living in immigrant communities. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/crucet-truong
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Christ Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Clemson
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Clemson Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
The Howdies, Dim Watts, The Wydelles
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
DIM WATTS Psych-tinged folk group led by Jim Willingham (Old Smokey, Ham 1).
THE WYDELLES Local alt-country band fronted by songwriter Bo Bedingfield.
Spiderhouse, Olive Hoover, Hambear
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SPIDERHOUSE No info available.
OLIVE HOOVER Atlanta alternative group influenced by folk and emo.
HAMBEAR Athens-based emo band.
Fusco’s 50th
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFusco's 50th. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. Tonight's event celebrates drummer Jason Fusco's 50th birthday!
HUNGER ANTHEM Indie garage rock trio from Athens with head banging energy.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
Western Dreamland
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
WESTERN DREAMLAND A country western and disco pop dance party.
The Bearcats
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/the_bearcat_collective
THE BEARCATS Alternative rock group playing a mix of originals and classic covers.
Community Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out yoga classes with giveaways and post-class refreshments. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
Saturday Busy Bees
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for movement, songs, stories, puppets and more. 12–36 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHey, You! Hoedown. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them.
DIRE WOLF Rock band covering the music of the Grateful Dead.
MARKER DOG Young musicians playing alternative ad hard rock covers.
RED OAK Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country.
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece.
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis second annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 2–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/teamsiegmund
Closing Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual UGA Cortona “Mostra” exhibition will have a reunion and celebrate 2023’s participants. 3 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Frog Watch Training
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to identify and count frogs as part of this citizen science program. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friend of the Groom
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length autobiographical monologue about an ill-fated green card wedding in the early 1990s delivered by Mark Mobley who weaves in other tales. 5 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. High Point University
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
The F-Holes
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7 p.m. $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
THE F-HOLES Live music to accompany a community contra dance.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by The F-holes. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
TaxiCab Verses
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–25. www.40watt.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana. The band will play in between wrestling matches.
Don Chambers, In A Kythe
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Alabama
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against Alabama. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Brandon Wardell
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Filipino-American comedian, actor and podcaster is known for his work on Comedy Central and appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and more. 8 p.m. $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
God Tongue, Parathion, Thrones, Harbinger’s Descent
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
GOD TONGUE Brutal death metal from Atlanta.
PARATHION Local death metal band formed by brothers Jackson and Jacob Whitmire.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
HARBINGER'S DESCENT Heavy death metal.
Red Dakota, Rae and the Ragdolls & Tattoo Logic
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mía Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
Boybutante’s Season 35 Theme Release Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesThere will be a brief drag show before the theme release, plus mingling with performers and dancing the night away. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
Community Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out yoga classes with giveaways and post-class refreshments. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Kennesaw State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 11 a.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman will discuss his exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” featuring a collection of photographs. 11:45 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
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
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Madison County Library General Meeting
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesAttend a short business meeting of the Friends of the Madison County Library, followed by a panel program “New Year, New You.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
Blanket Swimming, John Kiran Fernandes, Grant Evans
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BLANKET SWIMMING Since 2015, sound artist Nicholas Maloney has produced ambient music under the moniker Blanket Swimming, focusing on spontaneity, fluidity, texture and presence.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
GRANT EVANS Local artist using tape loops and electronics to create expansive, rumbling soundscapes.
