Calendar Picks
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
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesIt’s a full day of Irish cheer with an Irish Red ale release, food, Celtic pub music by Repent at Leisure Band and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Evelyn Saavedra Autry
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn her current book project, Race, Gender, and Memory in Narratives of the Andes, Dr. Autry uses a genealogy of gender-based violence to examine the colonial mechanisms behind the objectification of Indigenous women. 12:40 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
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
Composting 101
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn composting basics with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful commission. 5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to and practice Spanish songs and stories for any skill level. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe screening of this documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (film). FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
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
Beth Gill & Jon Moniaci
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be activated by a commissioned dance by choreographer Gill and an accompanying sound piece by experimental composer Moniaci. 7 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSt. Patrick's Day Party. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (party), 7–10 p.m. (music). www.athenticbrewing.com
REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
The While, Pretty Colors, Way Past Cool, Great Wide Nothing
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life.
PRETTY COLORS Soft and dreamy psych-tinged indie rock.
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.
GREAT WIDE NOTHING Synthy, cinematic prog-rock from Atlanta.
Better Than Better Than Ezra
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch15
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
Fawney Rig
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Jacob Mallow, James Morse, Zac Crook
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JACOB MALLOW Singer-songwriter with an alternative folk and soulful R&B sound.
JAMES MORSE Atlanta-based singer-songwriter and producer.
ZAC CROOK Local artist who prides himself on mixing pop, R&B, country and rock to create a soft alternative sound.
Rupam Ghosh, Sādhanā, Freeman Leverett
8 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
RUPAM GHOSH North Indian classical violinist who has performed around the world.
SĀDHANĀ UGA's first Indian classical music organization.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Hambear, Tattoo Logic, Julia Nyunt
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
HAMBEAR Athens-based emo band.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mía Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
JULIA NYUNT Athens-based songwriter and composer.
David Court, Back Room Revival
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
BACK ROOM REVIVAL Group performing a mix of traditional ballads, classic folk and bluegrass gospel. (10 a.m.)
Family Day: Tell Me Everything
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the tradition of comedy with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Explore The Creative Space
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDemos for the new 3D printer, laser engraver, digital editing stations and Classic City Vibes recording studio will be available in addition to gaming experiences. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shakti Yoga Class
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLed by instructors from Shakti, donations from this yoga class will benefit the UGA Period Project. 11 a.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Sensory Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to make calming sensory items with teen expert Tyson. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Create a Nature Brush & Paint Stencils
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGather twigs, leaves and pine needles to create a paint brush to use with stencils. 12 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
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
STEM Extravaganza
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThere will be exhibits and stations to discover the wonders of microscopes, critters, plants, recycling, VR, robotics and more. All ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee
Leapin’ Lizards
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn fun lizard facts, what makes lizards unique and about what lizards you can find in the park. 1:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Talk & Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLaura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. FREE! (ages 20 & under), $10. bit.ly/StPatsBash2024
THE GREEN FLAG BAND & FRIENDS Traditional Irish music. (5:30 p.m.)
THE KNOCKOUTS A tribute to The Pogues. (7 p.m.)
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.)
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in for chess play open to all skill levels with Instructor Tina Majsztrik. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale #1
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #1 Campers show off what they've learned.
Atheist Society of Athens Meet and Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesConverse with other atheists from around the Athens area about this month’s discussion “Can you be good without god(s)?” Registration encouraged. 4 p.m. FREE! www.meetup.com/atheist-society-of-athens-ga
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (music). $10. www.terrapinbeer.com
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz joins Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks for a set of traditional folk, weepy country tunes, lonesome bluegrass and unplugged rock and roll.
A Night At The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe sculpture exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be on view with a dance performance accompanied by live music, followed by refreshments, a brief talk and a private tour. 5–7:30 p.m. $350. athenaeum.uga.edu
Fawney Rig
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! www.cityofwinterville.com/front-porch-bookstore
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to ply Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by The Old Folkers. 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
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Old Folkers
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. FREE! (Under 17), $10 (students), $12. www.athensfolk.org
THE OLD FOLKERS Joe Wiley, Mary Freeman and Ash Raymond play live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
St. Patrick for St. Vincent
Countryside Manor 56 Grove Chapel Church Road, Winterville, United StatesThis fundraising event is in benefit of Vincent‘s Place animal sanctuary and will feature live music, Irish dancing, libations, desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincentsplace.org
Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lanternparade
