Calendar Picks
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
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
Toddler Tuesday: Imagination and Creation
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Lunchtime Time Machine
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Andrew Walgren will discuss the question “How did the bandleader of the Harlem Hellfighters become the ‘Martin Luther King’ of Jazz?” 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss James Lee Burke’s novel Dixie City Jam. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
AGAS Lecture Series
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRachel Silveri will examine the painter Sonia Delaunay’s commercial fashion house, Atelier Simultané, opened in 1924. 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.
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
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Food for Thought
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Food for Thought,” discussing how food is ingrained in our heritage, hearts and hopes. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Song-O-Rama Semi-Finals
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SONG-O-RAMA SEMI-FINALS Bain Mattox hosts a competition in which 10 artists perform two songs each for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.
The Gringos, Threesixteen, Roommate
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
THREESIXTEEN College cover band.
ROOMMATE No info available.
Michael Heald and Timothy Lovelace
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MICHAEL HEALD AND TIMOTHY LOVELACE Pianist Lovelace joins UGA violin faculty Heald for a recital that includes "Sonatensatz in C minor" by Johannes Brahms, "Violin Sonata" by Doreen Carwithen and "Sonata in E-flat major" by Richard Strauss.
Jeremiah Cymerman, John Kiran Fernandes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JEREMIAH CYMERMAN New York City-based composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer creating apocalyptic electroacoustic chamber music.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambient/minimalist looped clarinet inspired by birdsong and the looped-reed work of Terry Riley & Ariel Kalma. Tonight's show will include solo sets followed by an improvised duo performance.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artful Conversation: George Tooker
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Tooker’s “Laundress.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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]
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole & Tuesday,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1977 Italian poliziottesco film Highway Racer. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Honeypuppy, Sunset Honor Unit, Neat Freak
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Album release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
NEAT FREAK New Athens band.
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
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Visiting Author
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesSuchitra Vijayan is a writer, essayist, lawyer and photographer who wrote Midnight’s Borders and will speak about the voices of Indian political prisoners. 5 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Sonya Baker
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 5 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SONYA BAKER Soprano singer presenting the lecture recital “For Thee We Sing: The Historical Implications of Marian Anderson’s 1939 Easter Concert."
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York-based artist Fabienne Lasserre will discuss her art practice and the process of making her solo exhibition “Listeners.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
The Valton Gallery 625 Barber Street, Suite 120, Athens, United StatesOutsider artist and painter Valton Murray’s collection of works featuring abstract botanicals, bright colors and surrealist landscapes will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.statethelabel.com
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
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. W. David Bradford will present on the evolution of cannabis policy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Concerto Competition Winners with the UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID). $20. music.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS WITH THE UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA This year’s winners are Michael Chapa, saxophone; Bailey Hume, clarinet; Min-Chen Lee, piano; Sean Smith, violin; Aly Soriano, piano; and Xiaoqian Sun, piano.
Bad Ath Babes Anniversary Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens’ first and only all-woman stand-up comedy show celebrates one year of laughs. 7:45 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS This 18-member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the '40s to dance tunes of the '50s, '60s and '70s.
