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Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
Ribbon Cutting & Opening
Classic Citiva Eastside 2226 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the business’ Eastside location opening with a ribbon cutting, live music, product sampling and games. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.classiccitiva.com
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
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Art for Justice
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement invite middle and high school students to explore social justice topics through creative zine-making and a trivia challenge. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe second half of the BFA exit show “Surface Tension” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Mamma Mia!
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools present a production of the classic musical that’s set on a Greek island. Apr. 17–18, 7 p.m. Apr. 19, 2 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (general admission). www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Froggy Spring Fling
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about local amphibians then search the property for a few. Bring a flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Registration required. 7 p.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Author Event
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening with author Xhenet Aliu as she reads from her newest book Everybody Says It’s Everything plus trivia, discussions and more. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/everybodysays
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
Hani’el ML
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
HANI'EL ML Visionary saxophonist, composer and educator currently based in Brooklyn, NY.
Dusty Mustard and the Winnebagos
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DUSTY MUSTARD AND THE WINNEBAGOS New honky-tonk country band.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Taiyamo Denku
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesATHfactor-Liberty Entertainment. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TAIYAMO DENKU Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist with nearly 30 years in the industry, 39 released projects and 18 national tours.
ISHUES Legendary local hip-hop artist.
ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.
LB Dancer and rapper with Missy Elliot energy.
TDUL AKTIION Raw storytelling with Southern grit.
FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs.
MIKHAYLA ROBINSON-SMITH Athens poet laureate.
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.
The Grawks, Shehehe, Five Eight
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band. EP release show!
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Brandon Patrick George, Kenneth Weiss
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $49. pac.uga.edu
BRANDON PATRICK GEORGE Leading flute soloist and a member of the Grammy Award-winning Imani Winds whose repertoire extends from the Baroque era to today.
KENNETH WEISS Musician widely recognized as a leading authority of the harpsichord repertoire.
United We Dance: The Ultimate Rave Experience
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
UNITED WE DANCE: THE ULTIMATE RAVE EXPERIENCE An electrifying night of EDM hits, immersive visuals and non-stop energy on the dance floor.
Yes, And Dungeons & Dragons
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy will perform a live DnD game on stage with some audience participation. 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
Motorhead2x
The Rail 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, United States8 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/motorhead2x
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
Zack Keim, Violent Violet, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZACK KEIM Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter whose musical background bridges the gap between garage-rock scuzz and kaleidoscopic folk reveries.
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.
James Cook, Kate Morrissey
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
KATE MORRISSEY Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. (10 a.m.)
The 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
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Breakfast with the Bunny
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a take home craft, enjoy a biscuit breakfast and chat with the Easter Bunny. Registration required. 9 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Dog and Cat Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic
Comer Veterinary Hospital 311 Georgia Highway 72, Comer, United StatesNo appointment necessary for rabies, DHPP and FeLV + FVRCP vaccines. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.comervethospital.com
Easter Egg Scramble
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAEnjoy an assortment of games, activities and a chance to get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Ages 10 & under. 10–11:30 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Day: Southern Vistas
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Environmental Ethics Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and the ATL Chapter of Feminist Bird Club for a morning of birding. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/eecp_uga
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
32nd Annual Garden Tour
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe Piedmont Gardeners present a self-guided tour through five local gardens. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.piedmontgardeners.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy holiday-themed fun with age group divided egg hunts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.friendsoffivepoints.org
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
477 Ruth Street 477 Ruth Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse over 60 varieties of gorgeous medicinal herbs, flowers and veggie seedlings. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.heartsongherbs.com
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
SPOA 20th Birthday Bash
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GACelebrate the Skate Park of Athens with live music, food trucks, contests and more. 12–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/Skate_SPOA
SPOA 20th Birthday Bash
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GASPOA 20th Birthday Bash. 12–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/Skate_SPOA
KROOKED BONES Hill country blues. (12:30 p.m.)
QUINN SHAWTY Local lofi rapper. (1:30 p.m.)
KAE QUENTIN Producer, engineer and rapper formerly known as Zenlee. (2 p.m.)
NIC MAIN Psychedelic rapper with high energy. (2:30 p.m.)
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez. (3:15 p.m.)
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band. (4 p.m.)
NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound. (5 p.m.)
MANDOWN Hard rock with a classic sound. (6 p.m.)
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. (7 p.m.)
Historic Mills Discovery Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin local historians on a hike to learn about the history of the park and visit the newly discovered mill site. 1 p.m. $5. www.explore.gastateparks.org
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
The Art of Loving Touch
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA couples massage workshop for learning new techniques, communication tools and relaxation practices. 1:30–4 p.m. $200. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Mamma Mia!
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools present a production of the classic musical that’s set on a Greek island. Apr. 17–18, 7 p.m. Apr. 19, 2 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (general admission). www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Star Wars Family Bingo
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesWin prizes and be a part of the galactic fun with several rounds of Star Wars bingo. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
