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
Spring Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesSeasonal vases and planters will be debuted with discounted pottery for sale. Apr. 27–28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Spring Market
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors selling handmade, vintage and children’s goods. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Momentum
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrelude Dance Ensemble presents its spring showcase featuring pieces of various styles choreographed and performed by its students. 12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/pdmomentum
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event for the exhibition “The Three Graces” features artwork from Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, Starr Ramsey Helms and Kim Kendall. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.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
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). [email protected]
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Curation Annex Open House
Georgia Museum of Natural History Curation Annex 4435 Atlanta Highway, Bogart, United StatesCurators and staff will be available for tours of the museum’s collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations suggested. www.gmnhfriends.org
The Bulldog Boogie
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States2–9 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
THE BULLDOG BOOGIE Students of the Music Business Program perform. Proceeds benefit a Music Business Scholarship Fund.
Athens Voices of Truth
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesSpring Concert. 3 p.m. FREE! www.ebcw.org
ATHENS VOICES OF TRUTH Directed by co-founder James R. Smith, this choir specializes in traditional choral music including hymns, spirituals, anthems and gospels. They continue to preserve the roots of sacred music, focusing on the traditions that helped African Americans survive slavery.
Athens Chautauqua Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Marie Curie: A Journey into Radiance.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
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
Meridian Women’s Chorus
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.meridianwomenschorus.org
MERIDIAN WOMEN'S CHORUS The program "Animals Everywhere" features songs celebrating animals in support on the Athens Area Humane Society.
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
The Humdingers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Sandra McCracken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $15–25, $50 (VIP). bit.ly/lintc
SANDRA MCCRACKEN Nashville singer-songwriter drawing from folk, gospel and hymn traditions who will perform tracks off of her new album, Light In The Canyon, backed by a bluegrass band.
Adam Klein, Brian Revels and the Heat Lighting, Slow Parade
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. facebook.com/buvezathens
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana. Duo show with Adam Poulin.
BRIAN REVELS & THE HEAT LIGHTNING Americana songwriter from Atlanta whose sound harkens back to a bygone era.
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
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
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
String Chamber Music
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING CHAMBER MUSIC UGA students perform.
Athens Chautauqua Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Erma Bombeck: Laughing Through Life’s Challenges.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Xinyue Huang and Hanif Abdurraqib will read from their perspective works of poetry. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Majid Araim and Luciana Arias, Killick Hinds
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
MAJID ARAIM AND LUCIANA ARIAS Together Araim and Arias have developed a unique language navigating wave forms through sound, movement, and the influences they have on each other, representative of the ecological system in which they are both part. They will be performing in an improvised context navigating past, present and future experiences by way of interrelation.
KILLICK HINDS Appalachian Trance Metal made on unusual stringed instruments with an emphasis on unquantifiable rhythms (shaping time), intuitive intonation (shaping pitch) and shamanistic ROYGBIV (shaping color).
Intro to Javascript
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to draw and animate figures in the programming language Javascript. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
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
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
Creating a Personal Digital Archive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to best plan, organize and execute a personal digital archive plan using different software and methods. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sentimental Touring Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this graduate reading series, hear works of poetry and prose from graduating UGA PhD students Zack Anderson, Ben Rutherfurd, Sarah Shermyen and Hannah V Warren. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
OPEN MIC Try out a new tune or sit back and relax. Every Tuesday.
Cedric Burnside, Scott Low
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
CEDRIC BURNSIDE Grammy Award-winning musician whose blues music incorporates rock, R&B and hip-hop influences. Touring his newest album, Hill Country Love.
SCOTT LOW Singing songs in the American folk tradition.
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Menopause The Musical 2
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis musical sequel is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of or have survived “The Change.” 7:30 p.m. $35–55. www.classiccenter.com
