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
DJ Immuzikation
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, Athens10:30 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
DJ IMMUZIKATION Celebrated local DJ Alfredo Lapuz Jr. hosts a dance party featuring high-energy electro and rock.
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
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
Local Heroes at Farmview Market
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesLocal first responders and healthcare professionals are invited to enjoy live music, free food, a market and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
Anime Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss all things manga, explore the world of Arietty and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.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
Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in, meet new people and try out a variety of new games. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Crime in the Park
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of mystery and puzzle solving with Sherlock Holmes-themed crafts, escape room and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensScott Nesbit will guide an exploration of the history of Historic Downtown District and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Vectrex Trinity
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAaron Artrip will present a three-pointed system of visualizing sonic experiments. 2–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Together We Dazzle
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesThe second annual benefit for the Ehlers-Danlos Society features over 20 local artists, raffles, a silent auction and more. 3–7 p.m. $10 & up (donation). www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle
Newtown Block Party
Atlas Complex 585 Barber St., Athens, GANewtown Block Party. Treehouse Community Stage. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.com
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin. (5:30 p.m.)
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms. (6:30 p.m.)
CCRN'T A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival. (7:30 p.m.)
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.
Chris Wayne
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHRIS WAYNE Inspired by 1950s Americana, Chris performs the music of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson along with his originals.
Georgia Satellites
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $40–50. www.innovationamphitheater.com
GEORGIA SATELLITES Atlanta-based rock band best known for its hit single "Keep Your Hands to Yourself."
Star Spangled Classic
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be carnival rides, food trucks and music by The Original Splitz Band. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. from Athens-Ben Epps Airport. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
The Original Splitz Band
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStar Spangled Classic. 6 p.m. (event), 7 p.m. (music), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks). FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
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.
Machine Funk
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MACHINE FUNK Widespread Panic cover band that performs a unique setlist at every show, pulling from a repertoire of over 150 songs.
EarAttic, Equal Creatures, Candi Carpenter, Sid Dorey, Viv Awesome
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EARATTIC Local punks with evocative, poetic songwriting.
EQUAL CREATURES Atlanta-based eclectic indie music.
CANDI CARPENTER Alt-pop musician with extremely personal lyricism about their experiences with religion while growing up in the Midwest.
SID DOREY Artist who makes sad indie-pop songs disguised as happy ones.
VIV AWESOME Folky shoegaze from Athens.
Twin Powers, The France, Organically Programmed, Rob Derrick
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMB's Celebration of Life. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
THE FRANCE No info available.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
ROB DERRICK Musician from local indie rock band Bugs Eat Books.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesA night of comedy with local comedians. $10. 8 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
The Icarus Monologues
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe play explores how stories become warped by their storytellers, as delivered by Greek gods and goddesses. June 28–29, 8 p.m. June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Dwight Wilson and the Classic City Soul Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8–11 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
DWIGHT WILSON AND THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL BAND A mix of classic Motown, soul and funk.
Fleshgate, Harbinger’s Descent, Hatred Hill
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLESHGATE Filthy low-tuned cave-death from Columbia, SC.
HARBINGER'S DESCENT Heavy death metal.
HATRED HILL Gwinnett, GA band with a sound reminiscent of old school death metal with hardcore energy.
Abby Bryant & The Echoes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ABBY BRYANT & THE ECHOES Blue Ridge soul and rock and roll from Asheville, NC.
Summoning Circle
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m.–1 a.m. www.workshopathens.com
SUMMONING CIRCLE A sober goth, darkwave and industrial dance party featuring kava and tarot readings.
Klark Sound
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! https://www.palomapark.com/
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
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 Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse vendors featuring paintings, intricate graphic designs, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and glass work. 12–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
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
The Icarus Monologues
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe play explores how stories become warped by their storytellers, as delivered by Greek gods and goddesses. June 28–29, 8 p.m. June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
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
Rain Recordings, Good Host, Fishbug, Hill View #73
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAIN RECORDINGS Shimmering shoegaze from Sweden.
GOOD HOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.
FISHBUG Local punk band influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
HILL VIEW #73 Trash tape bedroom pop from Atlanta.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring J.B. King and friends. 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
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Fine Motor Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Passport Smash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin to scrapbook and design your own travel journal based on your past or future adventures. 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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1978 Japanese action comedy film Dynamite Don-Don. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Queer Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensFlying Squid Comedy presents local comedians, this week featuring Farrah Johnson with headliner Hayley Ellmans and host Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
