Calendar Picks

Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm

Sanguisugabogg, Ful...

Georgia Theatre

Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire

Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm

Dead Beat Club Redux

Live Wire

Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry

Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club
Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm

Sanguisugabogg, Ful...

Georgia Theatre
Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm

Dead Beat Club Redux

Live Wire
Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm

Murray Attaway, Cla...

The Foundry
Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm

Classic City Wrestling

40 Watt Club

Event Series A Journey in Quilts

A Journey in Quilts

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more.  Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show

Georgia Beer Day

Various Locations Athens, GA, United States

Athens’ participating breweries Athentic Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and South Main Brewing will be offering a limited edition collector’s pint glass with individual celebrations. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org

Open Studio

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in for a studio visit with exhibiting artists Patti Roberts-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto. 14 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Opening Reception

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Art by Brandy Angel will be featured on the gallery wall for the month. 3 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Classical Revolution

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

3 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.

RC Outlaw Cowboy

Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA

4 p.m. 706-424-4286

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

Opening Reception

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

Atlanta native artist Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke’s retrospective “Equipoise” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

Marie Marie, Chris Wayne

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

CHRIS WAYNE Inspired by 1950s Americana, Chris performs the music of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson along with his originals.

Brotherhood

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/BrotherhoodMarch1

BROTHERHOOD Dynamic seven-piece Doobie Brothers tribute band from Atlanta.

Bilmuri

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

BILMURI Solo project of musician and producer Johnny Franck (Attack Attack!) that mixes metalcore, pop, rock and electronic music.

The Rishis, Wet Meadows

Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.

Mary Margaret Cozart, Nicholas Mallis, KIT, Peter Webb, Liz Farrell

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20 donation. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.

NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens.

KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.

PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

Event Series The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Songwriters Exchange

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

SONGWRITERS EXCHANGE Billy Dunn and Bob Ross will share and perform each other's original music.

Chris Hampton Band

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com

CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.

Rapid Channel, Bleach Garden, Lilakk

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10. www.nowherebarlive.com

RAPID CHANNEL Local alternative thrash-metal, punk rock and grunge trio.

BLEACH GARDEN Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.

LILAKK Alternative rock band from Savannah with a mix of grunge and pop-punk.

March Madness Party of the Century

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

March Madness Party of the Century. 10 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com

DJ JIZZLE Spinning music to dance to all night, hosted by Tony B.

Event Series A Journey in Quilts

A Journey in Quilts

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more.  Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show

Event Series The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Mardis Gras Crawfish/Shrimp Boil

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Cooks hosts an authentic boil with live music and dancing. Tickets in advance. 2–5 p.m. $26. www.athenscooks.com

The Gaming Lounge

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Bring 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

Mary Margaret Cozart

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.

Event Series Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Speed Dating

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 37 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com

Folie à Trois, Trio Metro with Liz Farrell

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.ocaf.com

FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL A unique blend of jazz, folk, and improvisation.

Perrengue Brazilian Carnival

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Celebrate the annual festival highlighting Brazilian history and culture. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Grocer, Dadgum, Goodhost

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

GROCER Trio from Philadelphia that moves between brash chromaticism, saccharine pop and rhythmic acrobatics.

DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series YA Sketch & Study

YA Sketch & Study

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Family Movie Night

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a viewing of the 2019 movie based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Popcorn provided. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee