Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
Dave Forker, Mark Plemmons
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmer Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays solo. (8 a.m.)
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (10 a.m.)
Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30+ homes will also feature a lemonade stand with proceeds benefitting the animal shelter, local art for sale and a pop-up from Forest Gardens Farm. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk from Dudley Park to the Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 10–11 a.m. FREE! www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Family Day: Oceans and Coral Reefs
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about coral reefs and sunken treasure with interactive gallery activities and a craft project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Collage & Mixed Media
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of creating collages and learning how to incorporate a variety of mediums. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $90 (members), $130 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 12–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Artist Talk & Book Signing
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLamar Dodd School of Art alumni Clay Jordan, Brittainy Lauback and Tatum Shaw will present on their recently published photography books. 4 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Mutual Aid Athens 2024 Spring Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMutual Aid Athens 2024 Spring Fundraiser. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
RENO ROBERTS No info available.
NINEVEH'S GARDEN Progressive metal/jazz fusion from Athens.
BETO CACAO Athens-based activist and musician plays corridos about the plight of the undocumented immigrant.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Mutual Aid Athens Spring 2024 Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will feature art, music, food, community building and donations of goods for the homeless community. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
Rockin’ Out for Hope
Hope Haven 795 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, United StatesRockin' Out for Hope. 6–9 p.m. $50. www.hopehaven.net
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local cover band playing an assortment of rock and roll hits.
Godspell
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical theater production with a cast comprised mainly of students from area high schools. Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Apr. 14, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Michael Myerz, Cardynal
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.
MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound.
CARDYNAL Multi-faceted producer, rapper, songwriter and bandleader with a wide range of influences and a hard-to-define but easy to catch on to sound.
Guardians of the Jukebox
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesG-Day Game After-Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/GuardiansApril13
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX The ultimate 1980s time machine eperience.
The Swingin’ Medallions
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SwinginMedsApril13
THE SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Best known for its 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)," today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as "the party band of the South."
Chris Chapman, Scoot Teasley, Grant Boles
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
CHRIS CHAPMAN Nashville-based Southern rock singer-songwriter.
SCOOT TEASLEY Country artist from Toccoa who is inspired by Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
GRANT BOLES Country artist from Athens who uses his music to show his love for the city.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Big Trouble, Whiphouse, Weaponized Flesh
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. Donations accepted. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BIG TROUBLE New hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition. First show!
WHIPHOUSE Atlanta punk group with goth and deathrock influences.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
Canary Affair, Marie Marie, Boone Hood
8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
BOONE HOOD Multi-instrumentalist influenced by American primitive guitar.
NEGATIVLANDish
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesNEGATIVLANDish. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambient and minimalist looped clarinet inspired by bird-song and the looped reed work of Terry Riley and Ariel Kalma.
MR BLANK A visceral blend of experimental sound sculpture and abstract theater performance art.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
G. BRONCO'S BROKEN DREAM MACHINE No info available.
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Fitzpatrick of Unus Mundus blends dark ambience with industrial rhythms and distorted guitar drones.
FERMENTED ANGELS Experimental project of Laura Johnson.
CORPORAL QUIGG Electronic solo act.
NERVECLINIC Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.
Stolen Faces
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE STOLEN FACES Nashville's tribute to the Grateful Dead.
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Off The Beaten Path Market
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage goods and handmade items from over 30 vendors plus live music and more. 12–7 p.m. FREE! www.otbpmarket.com
DJ Reindeer Games, Dire Wolf
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United StatesOff the Beaten Path Market. 12–7 p.m.
DJ REINEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
The Upcountry Oyster Roast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Land Trust celebrates its 30th anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release and live music from Bichos Vivos. 2–5 p.m. $75. www.athenslandtrust.org
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
Georgia Club Dance Team Spring Exhibition
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe showcase includes student-choreographed dances and guest pieces in the styles of jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, ballet and more. 2 p.m. $5 (UGA student), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Bichos Vivos
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Upcountry Oyster Roast. 2–5 p.m. $75. www.athenslandtrust.org
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
Godspell
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical theater production with a cast comprised mainly of students from area high schools. Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Apr. 14, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 14, 3 p.m. $15–35. www.classiccenter.com
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
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
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Mon Don Ram Band
7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
MON DON RAM BAND Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School's long-running band performs a variety of rock and jazz.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensStandup performances by a variety of comedians featuring Mookie G, Evon Campbell and more with host Lanny Farmer. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.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
