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
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,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMateo Fennell will speak about native tree species that benefit birds and detecting tree diseases. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of Hiroshima, Mon Amour. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Kolby Cooper, Payton Smith
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
KOLBY COOPER Young Texan making a name for himself in country music.
PAYTON SMITH Louisiana native singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist playing country.
Jameson Talk, Florence Cardigan, Recess Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group offering funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
A$$$$CAT & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes inspired by a guest monologist followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Aaron Boyd, W.D. Miller
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/therootathens
AARON BOYD Kentucky singer-songwriter with raw and honest lyrics.
W.D. MILLER Honky-tonk country hymns and folky ballads inspired by John Prine, Merle Haggard and Tom Waits.
Marcel Sletten, King Lord, letthe.meatcake
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARCEL SLETTEN The Primordial Void founder and composer spins alien club and industrial tracks with world music influences.
KING LORD Viv Awesome (Jellybean, ex-Rubber Udder) selects dark techno and hardstyle bangers.
LETTHE.MEATCAKE Local artist Alva Persons plays dancefloor-ready dub and techno deep cuts.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a triple feature with Lan Lacin, Emily Holden and Kenny Smallhorn. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Native Plant Propagation
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of propagating native wildflowers and shrubs. Registration required. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $50. www.botgarden.uga.edu
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
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
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
Adam Schoenberg
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States4:10 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
ADAM SCHOENBERG Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer who has been named among the Top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the U.S.
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight flow jams with Athens Middle Eastern Orchestra. 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
Father Daughter Dance
Braselton Civic Center 27 East Lake Drive, Braselton, United StatesThe Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett hosts its 15th annual dance with proceeds benefitting the club’s community service. Feb. 2, 7–9 p.m. Feb. 3, 5–7 p.m. & 8–10 p.m. $100. www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department presents Shakespeare’s classic, magic-infused comedy play. Feb. 2–3, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
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.
The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/3uAqTmd
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
Wyatt Flores
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
WYATT FLORES Nashville country artist originally from Oklahoma for fans of Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson.
LANCE ROARK Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter painting pictures of joy, heartache and the beauty of everyday life.
small talk, BIG SHOW
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring Kelly Petronis and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ancient Infant, Hensleys, Chris Rudasill, Sunset Electric
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ANCIENT INFANT Hard indie rock with elements of social commentary, introspection and a tenacity for tackling heavy topics through riffed out driven music. Celebrating the release of Panda In Japan!
HENSLEYS Atlanta four-piece band blending punk, alternative and hyper-jazz rock.
CHRIS RUDASILL Florida-based singer-songwriter with passionate lyrics and a flare for showmanship and rootsy rock and roll.
SUNSET ELECTRIC Two-piece rock and roll band hailing from Greenville, SC that pairs an aggressive, feedback-saturated wall of sound with catchy hooks and authentic lyricism.
Muddy Ruckus
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MUDDY RUCKUS Portland, ME power duo playing a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues.
Youth Music Competition
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION Young musicians from across Georgia compete for scholarships and the chance to perform as a soloist at the Madison Music Festival's Grand Finale concert in May.
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily Concert. 10 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
Let’s Talk Reparations: Linnentown and Beyond
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary Linnentown: Urban Renewal, White Supremacy and the University of Georgia will be shown, followed by a presentation about Athens Reparations Action. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Jewelry Show
The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, United StatesLocal metal artist Sylvia Dawe’s latest works will be on view. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.thepearlgirls.com
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, 12:15 p.m. Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Valetine’s Day Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local artist and crafter vendors and enjoy Valentine-themed drinks. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Introduction to Skateboarding
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAAn all ages fundamental clinic covering the basics of balance and movement on the skateboard as well as skatepark etiquette. Helmet required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/SkateParkOfAthens
Father Daughter Dance
Braselton Civic Center 27 East Lake Drive, Braselton, United StatesThe Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett hosts its 15th annual dance with proceeds benefitting the club’s community service. Feb. 2, 7–9 p.m. Feb. 3, 5–7 p.m. & 8–10 p.m. $100. www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com
Wrestling at Southern
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTaking place indoors, cheer on the action and antics happening within the ring. 7 p.m. (bell). $5–10. www.sobrewco.com
UGA India Night
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn its 30th year, this event is a Bollywood-fusion dance competition showcasing talent, hospitality and southern charm. 6–9 p.m. $21.25–33. www.classiccenter.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department presents Shakespeare’s classic, magic-infused comedy play. Feb. 2–3, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, 2 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
Sam Burchfield, The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com
SAM BURCHFIELD The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.