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
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
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Starr Helms will discuss why she became a painter and her current works on display. 11:45 a.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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
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
Emily Nenni, T. Hardy Morris, Teddy and the Rough Riders
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
EMILY NENNI Nashville-based musician with a sound rooted in classic honky-tonk and spiked with serious country, soul and rock and roll fire, along with sweet-and-sassy lyrics.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
TEDDY AND THE ROUGH RIDERS Solid gold country band from Nashville.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Azalea Renee and Jorge Paz Soldan with host Pete Barlow. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
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
Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn tips on how to protect your personal information and control your privacy online. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Carnival of Animals
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesWatch a puppet show featuring original poetry and classical music, then stay for a puppet craft. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Chess and Pizza
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesOpen chess play for all levels with pizza provided. Last Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
