Calendar Picks
New Town Revue | Thursday, April 24 @ 6:00 pm | ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
New Town Revue ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Flicker Film Society
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Stanley Kubrick’s 1956 The Killing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Cavatina Duo
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAVATINA DUO Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic perform.
Girl Power Music BINGO
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in for music-themed BINGO. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
The Hobbit Escape
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA Lord of the Rings-themed escape room event for tweens and teens. Registration required. 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a look inside the world of ballet at this informative lecture and demonstration. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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
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
’90s Music Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Kevn Kinney & Friends
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
KEVN KINNEY & FRIENDS The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency. Tonight's special guests are Peter Buck and David Barbe.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Swing Theory, Louis Romanos & Erik Olson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
LOUIS ROMANOS & ERIK OLSON Percussionist Louis Romanos and pianist Erik Olson perform.
Yumbo Tron, CGI Joe, Micro Trak
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
YUMBO TRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
CGI JOE The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
MICRO TRAK New project of Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed Orchestra).
Concerto Competition Winners with UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS The soloists performing in this concert are selected after advancing through a rigorous competition process judged by faculty within the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA One of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's premier performing ensembles, showcasing some of the university's finest players performing traditional orchestral repertoire in a series of dynamic concerts.
Tom Segura
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe actor, comedian and writer known for several Netflix specials is on his “Come Together” tour. 7:30 p.m. $31.50–101.50. www.classiccenter.com
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
GMEA Jazz Jam
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
GMEA JAZZ JAM Georgia Music Educators Association and Georgia Jazz Educators host a jazz jam with performers from across the state.
Mars Hill, Moonroof, The Downstairs, Tattoo Logic
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARS HILL Three-piece indie rock band with a killer grunge and garage sound.
MOONROOF Philadelphia-based band that plays upbeat, catchy indie rock and alt-pop.
THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens fronted by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
Darling Machine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DARLING MACHINE Atlanta act blending the best of old school goth and punk with modern pop sensibility.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancers between the ages of 17 and 21 perform masterworks from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adult chaperones). pac.uga.edu
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
Last Friday Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in with your craft to work with other crafters and artists. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Author Talk & Book Signing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAward-winning reporter, journalist and former WSB-TV news anchor John Pruitt will discuss his new book Tell It True. 12 p.m. FREE! www.oconeecountylibraryfriends.org
UGA Ice Dawgs vs Farmingdale State College
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 5:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Closing Reception
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMaximos Salzman’s “Domicile Imperium” presents nine prints and drawings influenced by imagery found in historical empires and fictional empires of pop culture. 6–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
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
Athens Science Café
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month professor Richard Summers will present on science as a natural philosophy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.