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
Perpetual Groove
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
PERPETUAL GROOVE Rock band formed in Savannah in 1997 that mixes traditional Southern rock, funk, jazzy improvisation, indie rock and synth loops.
David Long Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
DAVID LONG BAND Country artist from Covington, with line dancing between the breaks.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Wild Pink
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
MJ LENDERMAN & THE WIND Asheville-based musician known for his unique concoction of alt-country and indie rock, as well as his guitar work in Wednesday.
WILD PINK Contemplative indie rock from New York.
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. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2 p.m. $39–79. pac.uga.edu
Wade Hudson
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
Flying Squid Features
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Noah Gundersen
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
NOAH GUNDERSEN Seattle-based indie folk singer-songwriter.
Mercyland, Pervert
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MERCYLAND Revitalized post-punk band originally formed in 1985 and fronted by David Barbe.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy 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
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
FOL Jewelry and Book Sale
#3 Railroad Street 3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesVintage costume jewelry and a large selection of books will be for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Books & Bangles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books and jewelry for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.3railroad.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Independent Podcasting Workshop
The Lightroom 355 Oneta St Suite d500b, Athens, United StatesLearn how to harness the power of podcasting to grow a brand, connect with an audience, and more. 11 a.m. $150. www.thelightroom-ath.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.
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. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2 p.m. $39–79. pac.uga.edu
Lego Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.
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 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Touch Grass” features the art of painter Raven Waters, ceramicist Senora Lynch and Steffen Thomas. 4–6 p.m. $20. www.steffenthomas.org
The Dirty Doors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/DirtyDoorsAthens
THE DIRTY DOORS Atlanta-based tribute act playing hits by The Doors, such as "Light My Fire" and "Riders on the Storm."
Opening Reception and Dance Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” with hors d’oeuvres and an end-of-night dance party. Ticketed event. 6:30 p.m.– 12 a.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Brew Revue Variety Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of local talents take the stage to perform. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Sherlock Jr. Synced with R.E.M.
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic silent cinema set to rock music featuring Buster Keaton’s 1924 film Sherlock Jr. synced with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi albums. $15–25. 7 p.m. www.bit.ly/MTCSilents
F.O.R., The Grateful Brothers
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States10 Year Anniversary Party. 7 p.m. $20. www.livewireathens.com
F.O.R. Trio of Neal Fountain, Erik Olson and Jeff Reilly.
THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS Tribute band combining the catalogues of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.
Trevor McKenzie, Comer String Collective, Keilan Alpin
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
TREVOR MCKENZIE Old-time bluegrass musician from Boone, NC.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.
KEILAN ALPIN Old-time folk singer-songwriter.
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Patrick Warburton
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe actor and comedian known for his roles in Seinfeld, Family Guy and The Tick will perform his stand-up comedy act. 8 p.m. $30. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Heffner, McKendrick Bearden
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
Temple of Calisthenics, Viv and the Things, Lowtown, Penny Loafer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TEMPLE OF CALISTHENICS Local surreal pop music.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
LOWTOWN Atlanta alt-country that artfully balances roots music and garage punk.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
DJ Mahogany
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesElegant Salute XVIII: Rock Me Amadeus Dance Party. 9 p.m. $75–95. www.georgiamuseum.org
DJ MAHOGANY Dance to support student programs at the museum. Black tie or cocktail attire, but powdered wigs and/or 1980s finery encouraged.
DJ Charlieflower
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesArcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
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. 11:30 a.m. www.classiccenter.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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens First Ringers
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
ATHENS FIRST RINGERS Reverberations: 40th Anniversary Handbell Concert features a program of sacred music, popular favorites, handbell classics and a world premiere by guest composer and conductor Matthew Compton, commissioned for the Athens First Ringers on their 40th anniversary.
Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $59–79. pac.uga.edu
ANTHONY MCGILL AND EMANUEL AX Clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Emanuel Ax team up for a performance featuring music by Schubert, Florence Price, James Lee III and Leonard Bernstein.
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Movies by Moonlight
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndoor screening of Groundhog Day with complimentary popcorn. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
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. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sound Healing
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesKennedy Oneself leads participants through a voyage with vibration as they lay down and relax. 7 p.m. $30–50. www.healingartscentre.net
Kin Copaset
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KIN COPASET Atlanta-based world jazz powerhouse.
