Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
UGA College of VetMed Open House
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesPeople of all ages can explore the world of veterinary medicine through activities like teddy bear surgery, a Q&A panel and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! vet.uga.edu
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
Arts Collaborative Conversation: (art)WORK
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduate assistants in interdisciplinary arts research will discuss art and labor. 12 p.m. FREE! arts-collab.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
Art History MA Research Talks
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduating second-year MA students will present on the subject of their master’s research in the field of art history with refreshments. 1 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
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
Live Figure Drawing
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this beginners friendly class, take turns as students and clothed models to practice drawing human figures. Bring sketchbook and drawing tools. 5:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Hana Beloglavec
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HANA BELOGLAVEC International award-winning trombonist and professor of trombone at Louisiana State University.
Nutrition Night
By Your Leave Family Resource Center 220 N. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about managing a healthy diet prenatally and as a family, and create affordable snacks to make at home. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ByYourLeave
Mixed Media Recital
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MIXED MEDIA RECITAL Saxophone quartet performing works including original compositions by UGA students.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Dylan Gossett
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $27. www.40watt.com
DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.
Bichos Vivos, Klezmer Local 42
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryApril5
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Cortez Garza, The Reverend Sly David
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza’s Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
CORTEZ GARZA Singer-songwriter with wide-ranging influences and an ever-evolving sound.
THE REVEREND SLY DAVID Acoustic singer-songwriter.
Chris Hampton, Jukebox Country, Country River Band, Ramblin’ Country with Steve Dyer
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON Performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.
JUKEBOX COUNTRY Old-school country.
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND WITH STEVE DYER Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Tonight's benefit show raises money to rebuild Dyer's house that burned down.
Super City, The Echolocations
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/HendershotsApril5
SUPER CITY Baltimore band with a hooky pop sound blending heavy rock elements and danceability.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Latin American Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE The program "Años de soledad" will feature music from the northwest parts of Argentina that speak to a yearning for connection.
small talk, BIG SHOW
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring hip-hop artist Bryant Perez and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Jet Engine Dragons, Scorched Moon, Control the Devastator
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon. Album release show!
SCORCHED MOON Sci-fi soaked progressive metal from Atlanta.
CONTROL THE DEVASTATOR Atlanta tech-death metal.
Glume & Phossa, DrewDrew, Ellwin, DJ Henny
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesNightshade Family’s 3 Year Anniversary. 10 p.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
GLUME & PHOSSA British deep dubstep producer duo with melodic tracks that mesh together synthetic and natural sounds.
DREWDREW Dubstep DJ from Atlanta.
ELLWIN Nightshade Family member playing deep dubstep, riddim, drums and bass, and dark synth.
DJ HENNY Up-and-coming local DJ.
Rock Doc Block: Amy
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Amy presented by Kishi Bashi. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Jim Cook, Artie Ball Swing Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s. (10 a.m.)
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
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
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GACelebrate 25 years of the festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Creature Comforts’ 10th Anniversary
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate the brewery’s milestone with special glassware, food trucks and live music. 12–11 p.m. $24.99–109.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Creature Comforts’ 10th Anniversary Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCreature Comforts' 10th Anniversary Party. 12–11 p.m. $25. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
PENELOPE ROAD BAND Atlanta-based band combining elements of soul, roots, funk, country and rock.
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performing nonstop horn-driven hits.
Bachata Workshops
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTerri Ann Feliciano, a founder of Atrevidos Dance Company, will lead a series of three different bachata classes. 1–4:30 p.m. $25/per workshop. bit.ly/bachata2024
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, textiles, one-of-a-kind home decor and more with live music and refreshments. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Cobbham Historic Neighborhood Athens, United StatesJacob Richardson will guide an exploration of the history of Cobbham, Athens’ first neighborhood. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
The Love.Craft Band
Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United StatesMini Masters Mini Golf Tournament. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United StatesIn benefit of Love.Craft Athens, enjoy a fun day of mini golf games. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
Rock Doc Block: The Story of the Minutemen
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen presented by David Barbe. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHauntFest. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARMA KAT Group blending indie, pop and jazz. (5:10 p.m.)
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline. (6 p.m.)
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mía Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy. (6:55 p.m.)
NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens. (7:50 p.m.)
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life. (8:30 p.m.)
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio. (9:40 p.m.)
HOUSE GUESTS High-energy indie alternative rock band playing covers and originals. (10:35 p.m.)
FIRST JASON Ari Lehman, the first Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, performs with his metal band. (11:30 p.m.)
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 6, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 7, 4–11 p.m. $15/day or $25/weekend (adv.), $20/day. www.hauntfest.us
Rock Doc Block: The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. presented by Bryan Poole. 6 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Strange Ducks
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
STRANGE DUCKS Local group that grew out of a biweekly song circle at Rabbit Hole Studios and plays everything from folk, bluegrass, classic rock and blues.
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Café Apollinaire
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Fine Arts Academy will present its seventeenth “artsplosion” featuring live music, art, a short film, readings of short plays and comedy. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiafinearts.org
WrestleMania 40
Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCome watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu
