Calendar Picks
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
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 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
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Script to Stage
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHattie Thomas Whitehead will discuss her journey in adapting her book into a stage production and how other local authors can produce musicals and stage plays of their own. 6 p.m. FREE! Script to Stage on Facebook
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Paint & Sip
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFollow a Dia De Los Muertos sugar skull painting tutorial with alcohol-free beverages. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Nuçi’s Space Jam
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesNuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
PATIO Local funk-rock band.
Christian Hayes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16. www.40watt.com
CHRISTIAN HAYNES Cinematic folk and rowdy barn-burning Americana inspired by Southern storytelling.
Table for Three at Chez Janau: An Evening of Duos and Trios
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
TABLE FOR THREE AT CHEZ JANAU Nine HHSOM faculty present an intimate evening of duos and trios, featuring Joaquin Turina’s "Piano trio #2 op.76, in D minor," Paul Ferguson's “Table for 3 at Chez Janau” and more.
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Hurricane Relief Comedy Show
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will perform with all proceeds benefitting areas hit by Hurricane Milton and Helene. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Halloween Party
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesEnter the costume contest and enjoy a dance party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Ultra Lights, Bayou Princess, Come Senior
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCHUNKLET Presents. 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ULTRA LIGHTS Atlanta post-punk with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.
BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
Halloween Party
Mai Kai Kava 1035a Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenskava.com
HALLOWEEN PARTY AND OPEN DECKS Dance the night away and dress in your Halloween best for a costume contest.
Georgia Nonprofit Research Findings
UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel 1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GAThe Interdisciplinary Alliance for Nonprofit Organizations will be sharing findings of a study on trends in employee benefits offered by nonprofit organizations. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. FREE! givepul.se/9le70v
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Breabach
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States10 a.m. (Piedmont Athens Regional Performance for Young People), 7:30 p.m. $39-59. pac.uga.edu
BREABACH Contemporary folk act from Scotland that blends deep roots in highland and island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their home base in Glasgow.
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Halloween Costume Party
Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up and celebrate with Halloween activities. Ages 18 & older. 1 p.m. $1 (ACC resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
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
Night of the Living Read
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring in your box of trade-in books, dress up in costume and enjoy a table of treats. 5–7 p.m. www.avidbookshop.com
Gorgeous, Gruesome Gourds
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin for gourd painting, a costume contest and spooky games. Ages 13–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Fly Fishing Film Tour and Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRicky Montgomery, Nep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
RICKY MONTGOMERY Emo-tinged alt-pop artist known for his hit song "Mr. Loverman."
NEP Indie singer-songwriter who combines charming lyrics and melodies with a smooth voice.
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Deliberate Stranger
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 true crime film based on Ted Bundy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Trick or Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx presents a holiday dance performance by The Bombshells and The Cherry Bombs. 7 p.m. (doors). $8. www.40watt.com
The Howdies
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
THE HOWDIES Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear old-school outlaw country featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Downstairs, Naysayers, Parking Garage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Glow Story Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to a story in the dark with glow sticks, spooky headbands and a snack. Ages 3 & up. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Gallery Guide Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGallery guide Phillip Bond will give a tour of Russian objects in the museum’s collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
