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
Teddy and the Rough Riders, Little Gold
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TEDDY AND THE ROUGH RIDERS Solid gold country band from Nashville.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Sea Serpents and Silliness Puppet Show
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a puppet show about pirates, octopuses, sea serpents and a dragon. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Joshua Walker
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
JOSHUA WALKER Member of Holman Autry Band performs a solo set.
Building a Website with WordPress
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a free website including creating an account, selecting themes, creating pages and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Rescue: Waste & Redemption Fashion Show
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis runway style event featuring original garments and jewelry made with repurposed materials coincides with the art exhibition of the same name. 6 p.m. www.accgov.com/exhibits
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. 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
Porteguese Wines: Beyond Port
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaLearn about and taste a variety of wines from Portugal. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.pintaschoolofwine.com
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Patricia Yager will present on how melting ice sheets affect more than sea level. 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
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Freeman Leverett, Racecar 44
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences.
RACECAR 44 New Athens band.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Runaway Gin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
RUNAWAY GIN Tribute band for improvisational rock band Phish.
Hawk Proof Rooster, Devon Flaherty
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
DEVON FLAHERTY Carboro, NC-based old time banjo specializing in the stylings of Uncle Dave Macon and Wade Ward.
Shane Parish, John Kiran Fernandes
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre. Repertoire album release show!
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
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
Puppet Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna to try out different puppets then make your own paper bag puppet. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
DIY Succulent Book Planters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to build a succulent planter out of an old book and take a planter home. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Jangling Sparrow
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
JANGLING SPARROW Folk project of Asheville, NC-based musician Paul Edelman that moves from edgy to misty, from a holler to a whisper.
Deaf Condors, Parking Garage, Johnny Falloon
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez. EP release show!
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" band, mixing Midwest emo platitudes with dance punk attitudes.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Kimi Carter, Jacob Mallow, Gabriella Delliponti
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KIMI CARTER Nashville, TN-based indie singer-songwriter.
JACOB MALLOW Singer-songwriter with an alternative folk and soulful R&B sound.
GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA Fabulous Friday drag show with performances by special guests The Bombshells. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Dictatortots
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens
DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves. Special show celebrating Burt's 50th birthday!
Lee Greenwood
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35–130. www.innovationamphitheater.com
LEE GREENWOOD Country singer-songwriter and saxophonist who has over 20 major-label records to his name.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Honey Bee Festival
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be demonstrations, kids crafts, honey tasting, photo opportunities, vendors and more. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $5. [email protected]
Yoga at the Library
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy relaxing yoga for all ages and abilities. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Brooklyn Cemetery 820 West Lake Dr, Athens, GALinda Davis will guide an exploration of the history of Brooklyn Cemetery. Registration required. 11 a.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Oconee Book Festival
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA local author event with Q&A sessions, book signings, workshops and more. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Community Class Day
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear something comfortable and try out individual classes teaching different dance styles and techniques. Registration required. 1:30–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Funk on the Lawn
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesFunk on the Lawn. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Jimmy Dore
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesYouTube sensation and award-winning comedian uses his platform to bridge political divides. 6 p.m. (doors). $35–55. www.georgiatheatre.com
Joe DeVita, Other Voices, Other Rooms
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
JOE DEVITA Experimental multi-instrumentalist and live looper.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS Influenced by house music, rap and shoegaze, DJ Wyatt Nicholson uses audio inputs on analog synthesizers to filter and warp tape and drum machine sound sources.
Heart of Pine, Pickled Holler
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HEART OF PINE Athens “Southedelic” band formed by Steven Bagwell and Travis Richardson, who are inspired by a culmination of influences spanning classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
Kimberly York and The Boys
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
KIMBERLY YORK AND THE BOYS Country music done with a sparkle.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
