Calendar Picks
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adobe InDesign for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to create layouts for print or digital display. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
University of North Georgia Oconee 1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwenty-five students will have drawings, textile design, ceramics and paintings on display at the annual “Oconee Student Art Exhibit.” 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.ung.edu
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
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Friends Trivia Night
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge of the classic TV show. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Melodrama Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia skills with host UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
TREPID Local grungegaze.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Tru Phonic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesWatch bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events followed by a live music concert. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."
ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.
CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.
MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.
GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
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
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Candlelight Tribute to Adele & Queen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSplit Single Release Party. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ VS SLOAN BROTHERS Celebration for the split single released by Chunklet Industries with a live performance by Jay Gonzalez.
Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.
Viv and the Things, Sepia Dream, Tori McAllister
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
TORI MCALLISTER Acoustic singer-songwriter.
Elli Perry, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Five Eight, The Bad Ends, The Granfalloons, The Steeple People Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesRhythm of the Steeple People Official Release. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.
THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!
THE STEEPLE PEOPLE BAND Collective of local drummers and percussionists.
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
True South
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesThe actors are the playwrights in this completely improved, on-the-spot performance. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
Michael Carnes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
Cuddling, Subatomic, Schmooze, Velvet Edge
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
SUBATOMIC Five-piece grunge band from Milledgeville.
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
Mighty Mcfly
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MIGHTY MCFLY '80s-inspired party band.
Lee Bains, Hatch
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEE BAINS Solo set from the frontman of Alabama-based Southern rock band Lee Bains & the Glory Fires.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
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
