Calendar Picks

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
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

Event Series Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

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

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Galentine’s Gathering

Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United States

Screening of Practical Magic with a potluck dinner hosted by a local coven. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.shopsotm.com

Pachinko Pop

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

Screening of the 1976 Japanese comedy film Tora-san’s Sunrise and Sunset. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Smile Empty Soul, Sygnal to Noise, Heathen Sun

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

SMILE EMPTY SOUL Grunge rock band originally formed in 1998 in Santa Clarita, CA.

SYGNAL TO NOISE Melodic hard rock band hailing from Maine.

HEATHEN SUN Up-and-coming nu-metal band from North Carolina.

Valentine’s House Plant Sale

Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a selection of antique dish gardens, tropicals, orchids and flowering plants. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Fibercraft Guild

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

There will be a showing of a video by Two Roots Farm about how yarn is made. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

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

Event Series Monthly Book Swap

Monthly Book Swap

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. Second Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Blair Crimmins and The Hookers

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Sixth Annual Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade and Block Party. www.historicathens.com

BLAIR CRIMMINS AND THE HOOKERS Atlanta-based ragtime/Dixieland jazz revival outfit.

Event Series Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Galentine’s Day Celebration

Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

Grab your galfriends and enjoy sweet treats, door prizes, snacks and extended business hours. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lexingtonvintage

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.

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Triangle Fire, BOOF, Wondermare, Hill Blocks View, Sanity Syndrome

Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/trianglefire13

TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust. First Athens show in three years!

BOOF Reckless queer punks on tour from Dallas, TX to support the new album, Blood, Sweat & Queers.

WONDERMARE Thrashy sludge-core on tour from Dothan, AL.

HILL BLOCKS VIEW Atlanta indie-surf punk.

SANITY SYNDROME High-energy punk from Atlanta.

University Chorus, UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, UGA Choral Project

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

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UNIVERSITY CHORUS Presenting the program "Love and Laughter."

UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Awakening" features new works for voices and instruments by living composers.

Mania The ABBA Tribute

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $27.50–94.50. www.classiccenter.com

MANIA Tribute band that delivers energetic and sonically faithful performances of ABBA's greatest hits.

TRVY & The Enemy, The Cult of Chunk, Violent Violet

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

TRVY & THE ENEMY Hip-hop band that blends trap, funk and psychedelic rock.

THE CULT OF CHUNK Brooklyn-based band with indie rock instrumentals and loud vocals.

VIOLENT VIOLET Gritty, distorted punk rock from Athens.

Sex Cell, Carey Welsh & the Waking Storm, 69 Dudes, Dim Watts, Infinite Favors

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.

CAREY WELSH & THE WAKING STORM New group led by Carey McLaughlin sharing songs from the forthcoming album. Debut show!

69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.

DIM WATTS Psych-tinged folk group led by Jim Willingham (Old Smokey, Ham 1).

INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.

Love & Espresso Martinis

The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, Athens

Specialty crafted cocktail event hosted by a variety of vendors. 9 p.m.​​–12 a.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com

North Georgia Talent Show

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Multiplechoices Center for Independent Living presents an afternoon of performances with light refreshments. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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

The Lanes, Paul McHugh

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

5 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

THE LANES The world’s heaviest easy listening band.

PAUL MCHUGH Musician from local band Pilgrim who performs hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock.

Orchid Madness Sip n’ Paint

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu

Cocktail Workshop

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a couples workshop learning how to make cocktails. Reservation required. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $90. www.livewireathens.com

Valentine’s Wine Tasting

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

A special tasting of five varietal wines with small plates, a box of local chocolates and a rose. Reservation required. 6:30 p.m. $75. [email protected]

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]