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
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Free Apple & Android Training Class for the Blind
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesA comprehensive seminar is focused on sharing essential skills for seamlessly and efficiently navigating devices. Registration required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature City Spies by James Ponti with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMulti-faceted artist Gregor Turk will discuss his “Welcome” installation of 77 security cameras in the museum’s lobby in the greater context of his work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
2024 Shouky Shaheen Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJennifer Stager, assistant professor of art history at John Hopkins University, will present on “Plato’s Polychrome Pharmacy.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 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
Future Land Use Public Input
Fowler Drive Elementary School 400 Fowler Drive, Athens, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
BFK Presents Reading Is Reading
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesA community-led showcase where five presenters get five minutes each to demonstrate how reading shows up in their life. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.booksforkeeps.org
Deltapalooza
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Tri Delta's Deltapalooza. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (music). $30. www.livewireathens.com
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.
JAMESON TANK A high-energy mix of rock covers and originals led by Jameson Tankersly.
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo-soul sounds.
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. Mackensie Minnear will present on “Counting the Multiracial Population: How the U.S. Census Perpetuates Misconceptions and Marginalization.” 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
Daniel Donato
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
DANIEL DONATO Singer-songwriter who blends the Nashville country style with a spirit of improvisation. He is touring his first full album of original songs.
Sound Studies Poetry Reading
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens-area poets Magdalena Zurawski, Alex Johns, Jay Morris, Erik Brown and Will Stanier will share their work. 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Galvin Cello Quartet
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States22nd Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. $75. www.mmcc-arts.org
GALVIN CELLO QUARTET With members from China, Brazil, South Korea and the U.S., the quartet brings together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Seven Year Witch, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Sleeper Cell
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SEVEN YEAR WITCH Rock and roll band from Anderson, SC formed in 2018 by brothers Seth and Spencer Burden.
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alternative and pop band inspired by The Cure, My Chemical Romance and Prince.
SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project.
Kevn Kinney & Friends Residency
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKevn Kinney & Friends Residency. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/KevnKinneyMarch28
KEVN KINNEY The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency.
ABE PARTRIDGE Gritty folk singer-songwriter and visual artist from Mobile, AL.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents touring comedian Joe Pettis. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
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
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA alumna Natalie Beall will speak on her work that invents new forms containing traces of functionality and fantasy. 10:30 a.m. FREE! art.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
One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
The Sentimental Touring Club
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy the annual reading series by graduate students in the Creative Writing Program. 6 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu
Comics Reading: FLUKE Pre-Party
Bizarro-Wuxtry 225 College Ave, Athens, GAHosted by Cam del Rosario and Abby Kacen with live comic readings by Eleanor Davis, Pat Rooks and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mild_pain
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
Kurt Vile and the Violators
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com
KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS Psych-pop musician with his accompanying band from Philadelphia.
TEDxUGA 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $15–35. www.tedxuga.com
Queer Karaoke
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.athenspride.org
QUEER KARAOKE Athens Pride Queer Collective hosts karaoke spotlighting queer musical artists and iconic anthems that have shaped the community.
Bryce Leatherwood
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Country singer-songwriter from Woodstock, GA who competed in season 22 of The Voice.
Electric Gemini, Neat Freak, Four Flat Tires, Beer Piss
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ELECTRIC GEMINI Heavy Atlanta trio alternating between slow hypnotic grooves and fast shredding.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
Flying Squid Improv: Tricycle
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThree person improv performed in the round featuring Jade Fernandez, Brittany Brown and Kelly Petronis. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Rock Doc Block: Inside/Out
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Athens, GA: Inside/Out presented in 16mm by Heather Mcintosh. 8 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
DQE, Dim Watts, Lemonmnm
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DQE Slacker rock band first formed in Atlanta in 1986.
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
Spondee, Liz Farrell
8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SPONDEE Improvised electro-acoustic duo of Marc Gilley on saxpphone and Louis Romanos on drums. Album release show!
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele and backing band.
