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
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the student artists who contributed to CCSD’s annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
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
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensKristen Morales will guide an exploration of the history of Buena Vista, an area known for the city stockade, the Southern Mill and different forms of early architecture. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
OLLI Memoir Writers’ Special Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual reading of true stories by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute features senior writers and storytellers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu
Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month enjoy crafts, videos, music, snacks, crafts and a reading about the life of Mother Teresa. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Spring Dances
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center’s students will perform African, ballet, modern, tap and contemporary dance pieces. 3 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Takács Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
TAKÁCS QUARTET The world-renowned quartet, in collaboration with piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin, performs Hugo Wolf's "Italian Serenade," Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81" and Florence Price's "Piano Quintet in A Minor."
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The spring concert features songs such as “Star Spangled Banner,” “Overture to ‘Girl Crazy,’” “Symphony No. 1” and “Frostiana.”
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
How to Reset Life Balance
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesProfessional Life Coach Jenny Ryan teaches how to gain the tools to keep from feeling overwhelmed in life. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Free Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jeff Sipe Trio
7 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
JEFF SIPE TRIO Trio led by rock and jazz fusion drummer Jeff Sipe and featuring Mike Seal and Taylor Lee.
Big Kitty, Jake Brower, Jay Gonzalez, Chris Acker
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BIG KITTY Clark Williams' blissful pop tunes dip in between psych, garage and folk territories.
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv along with this week’s headliner headliner Daniel Dellanno. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament
The Georgia Club 1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, GA, United StatesThis sixth annual golf tournament supports the Cultural Foundation’s mission to provide resources to entertain and educate the local community and fund student scholarships. 8:30 a.m. $150/player, $600/four-player team. www.classiccenter.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Women’s Music Business Mixer
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a Q&A panel followed by a mixer for anyone interested in getting into the business or already involved. Ages 18 & up. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEAM Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesVisit the staffed lab to work independently or with assistance on robotics, microscopy and more. Grades 3–5, 5–6 p.m. Grades 6–12, 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Matthew Vaughn
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
MATTHEW VAUGHN Guest artist who is the co-principal trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Hobbit Door Wreath DIY
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Tolkien Reading Day by decorating a mini hobbit door wreath. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (students and children), $15. pac.uga.edu
ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This orchestra, which was founded at the world-renowned Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory by UGA Professor of Violin Levon Ambartsumian, will be performing a romantic program including “Souvenir de Florence."
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA sinister experiment creates a small army of blood thirsty, super intelligent babies in The Unborn II. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Dadgum, John Fernandes Trio, Josey
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DADGUM New Athens band.
JOHN FERNANDES TRIO Featuring local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of games while watching the first of the classic movie series. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
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
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
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
Edenfield Jurist in Residence Lecture
Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom, UGA School of Law 225 Herty Drive, AthensU.S. Court of Appeals Senior Judge M. Margaret McKeown will discuss her book Citizen Justice. 2 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Women’s History Month Keynote Speech
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Kellie Carter Jackson will give a talk called “We Refuse: Black Women and a History of Resistance.” 4 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Peter Heller’s novel Celine. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Future Land Use Public Input
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Georgia Brass Quintet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA BRASS QUINTET Featuring Philip Smith and Brandon Craswell on trumpets, Jean Martin-Williams on horn, Joshua Bynum on trombone and David Zerkel on tuba.
España en Corto
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is the 11th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! www.facebook.com/EspanaEnCorto
