Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
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
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Little Mae, Women in STEM, Option Paralysis, Evergreen
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart. (8:30 p.m.)
WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program. (9:15 p.m.)
OPTION PARALYSIS Local four-piece indie rock band that struggles with decision-making. (10:10 p.m.)
EVERGREEN Athens indie-jazz band that makes swayable tunes to rustle your leaves to. (11:05 p.m.)
DJ ChiefRocka Hip Hop Set, Loyalty is Timeless, Slugga2x, Chiki Flow & Domino, SHo, Tyl3r Davis, Lil Darius, DJ ChiefRocka
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DJ CHIEFROCKA A set of hip-hop favorites from a DJ who has been studying the art of DJing all his life and has been sharpening his skills in Athens for the past 12 years. (9 p.m.)
LOYALTY IS TIMELESS A music group of two brothers born and raised in Birmingham, AL whose music represents overcoming all odds and navigating the life journey. (10 p.m.)
SLUGGA2X Rapper born and raised in Athens. (10:20 p.m.)
CHIKI FLOW & DOMINO Reggaetón and hip-hop duo. (10:40 p.m.)
SHO Authentic and raw rap and hip-hop artist inspired by Tupac and Outlawz. (11 p.m.)
TYL3R DAVIS Athens-based recording artist and vocalist with heartfelt melodies and confident flows. (11:20 p.m.)
LIL DARIUS Athens-born rapper with a chameleonic flow, catchy choruses and confidence. (12 a.m.)
DJ CHIEFROCKA A closing set from the local DJ. (12:30 a.m.)
Nightshade Family DJs: ONIT, KN0W, Karezza, Silent Disco
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. Nightshade Family Presents. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ONIT DJ who found their passion for electronic music in footwork, jungle, breakcore and happy hardcore. (9 p.m.)
KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes. (10 p.m.)
KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Tipper and Wakaan. (11 p.m.)
SILENT DISCO Soundclash silent disco with Nightshade Family residents. (12 a.m.)
Rose Hotel, Spencer Thomas, Elijah Johnston, The Pink Stones
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of songwriter Jordan Reynolds. (9:35 p.m.)
SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. (10:25 p.m.)
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo musician whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past. (11:10 p.m.)
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (12 a.m.)
The Downstairs, Handholder, Sleeper Cell
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild. Athens alt-rock amalgamation composed of five UGA students. (10 p.m.)
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic. (11 p.m.)
SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project. A boyband if you squint hard enough. (12 a.m.)
Couch Cult, Swear Jar, Fishbug
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
COUCH CULT Four-piece alternative rock, grunge and pop band whose music explores themes of altered perception, introspection and the struggle to find authenticity in a post-pandemic world. (10 p.m.)
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (11 p.m.)
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance. (12:15 a.m.)
Maps & Atlases, Maserati, Pylon Reenactment Society
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MAPS & ATLASES Midwestern indie outfit led by Dave Davison that blends rock with pastoral folk, pop and experimental influences. (10 p.m.)
MASERATI Five-piece rock band formed in Athens in 2000. (11 p.m.)
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus originals. (12:30 a.m.)
Shehehe, NAW, 69 Dudes!!!, Hunger Anthem, The Bunnies
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. (10 p.m.)
NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta. (10:45 p.m.)
69 DUDES!!! Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long. (11:30 p.m.)
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos. (12:15 a.m.)
THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group. (1 a.m.)
Florence Cardigan, The Ocho, Recess Party
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio with sardonic lyricism and dynamic live shows. (10:15 p.m.)
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country. (11:15 p.m.)
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative. (12:15 a.m.)
Dim Watts, Buice, Schmuk, Lo Talker
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DIM WATTS The latest psych-folk rock project from veteran Athens songwriter Jim Willingham. (10:15 p.m.)
BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk. (11 p.m.)
SCHMUK Avant-garde egg punk band redefining musical norms with their eccentric style and infectious energy. (12 a.m.)
LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir). (12:40 a.m.)
Here Be Monsters, Left Front Tire, Burns Like Fire, Phantom Dan, Phantom Dan DJ Set
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance. (10:15 p.m.)
LEFT FRONT TIRE The sound of combustible youth, the impending chaos of punk rock, the sing-along melody of pop and the live show of a band that’s been playing together for 30 years. (11 p.m.)
BURNS LIKE FIRE Dynamic punk band formed in Athens in the early 2000s known for its high-energy performances and raw, unapologetic sound. (12 a.m.)
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock project of Athens-based musician Dan Lacasse, playing with support from Scott Sutton's live band. (1:00 a.m.)
PHANTOM DAN DJ SET Dan Lacasse spins records after the live show. (1:30 a.m.)
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
AthFest Gospel Brunch
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAAthFest Music & Arts Festival Gospel Brunch. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! (entry), $15–20/plate. athfest.com
MATT AND EMILY JOINER Acoustic worship-based singer-songwriters.
MARCO HULL & FRIENDS Athens native who has participated in various choral ensembles and praise teams since a young age.
ATHENS Y KIDS CHOIR Performance by students of the Athens YMCA program.
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Joy Dance with Ecstatic Dance Athens GA, Collective Artists Workshop, Oconee Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)
JOY DANCE WITH ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS GA No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)
COLLECTIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP This local nonprofit was established in 2021 to provide opportunities for creating and connecting through education and the performing arts. (2:30 p.m.)
OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (3:30 p.m.)
IAMTIKICA & The TLC Band, The Royal Velvet, Avery Deakins Band, The Ain’t Sisters, Boulevards, Bloodkin, Reverend Tribble & The Deacons
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
IAMTIKICA & THE TLC BAND R&B recording artist and theatrical singer who was inspired to become a musician by her father, renowned drummer Alford J. Cooper. (12:30 p.m.)
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll. (1:30 p.m.)
AVERY DEAKINS BAND A modern rock shoutout to classic country greats. (2:25 p.m.)
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon. (3:25 p.m.)
BOULEVARDS Funk project of Jamil Rashad from Raleigh, NC that jubilantly mixes in soul, country, jazz, hip hop and indie rock. (4:35 p.m.)
BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs. (5:45 p.m.)
REVEREND TRIBBLE & THE DEACONS Four-piece rock band whose only goal is to make you have fun. (7 p.m.)
Julia Nyunt, Infinite Favors, Brendan Abernathy, Ant Da Ripper, Tony B, Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon, Heart of Pine
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer who explores worlds of the heart and mind through lyrics-driven, maximalist arrangements. (1 p.m.)
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects Pride Parade and Brown Frown for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop. (2 p.m.)
BRENDAN ABERNATHY Traveling singer-songwriter with contemplative, relatable lyrics. (3 p.m.)
ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label. (4 p.m.)
TONY B Artist who mixes hip hop, rap and a little bit of pop. (4:20 p.m.)
SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian whose music is also inspired by jazz, punk and Southern rock. (5:10 p.m.)
HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking local group with a nostalgic "Southedelic" sound informed by classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk. (6:30 p.m.)
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
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy giveaways and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Book Launch
Monroe-Walton Center for The ArtsWinder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bobbynash.com
Monica Spears
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.boutierwinery.com
MONICA SPEARS A blend of jazz, soul, rock, blues and a little bit of disco.
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
Stories with Miss UGA 2024
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCurrent Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.
Opening Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States“A Light Monkey’s Show” features photography by Paul Hartmann. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Marty Winkler and MARTHA, The Oldies But Goodies Band
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
MARTY WINKLER AND MARTHA Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter. Today's performance will include a backing band of Maggie Mason Hunter and Lisa Cesnik on vocals, Brian Smith on guitar, Mike Merz on bass and Sam Webber on drums.
THE OLDIES BUT GOODIES BAND Rosemary Woodel and friends play ukulele.
Linnentown Speaks
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Holly Ballantine and Evon Campbell. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Athens Neighborhood Health Center Ribbon Cutting
Athens Neighborhood Health Center 402 McKinley Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the center’s expansion with breakfast provided. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensneighborhoodhealth.com
Pet Care 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall animal vets Jennifer Peterson and Kelly Laas plus exotic animal vet Kelley Glikin VandenBerg will be on site to discuss animal care. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Lunch & Learn: How to Make Sushi
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesLearn how to make sushi rolls at home. Supplies provided. All ages. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Dementia Resource Center Open House
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with the center’s community partners, receive health screenings and learn from a panel discussion with local medical experts. RSVP required by email. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Mystery Movie Marathon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of mystery movies in tribute to Roger Corman. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Nailed It! Fairy Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCreate a house worthy of a little pig. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEAM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. Independently work on robotics, microscopy, coding, simple machine building and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Fairy Scene on a Book
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUse provided supplies to create a work of art to decorate your space. Registration required. 6 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
Blvck Hippie, Commüne, Evelia
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BLVCK HIPPIE Bleary-eyed indie rock, dreamy off-kilter pop, free jazz interludes and cathartic freakouts by musician Josh Shaw.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
EVELIA Soft rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.
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
Google Drive and Docs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to upload, manage and share files in Google Drive. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Mr. Keith the Magic Man
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Ages 11 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe