Calendar Picks
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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The UGA Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TUBA/EUPHONIUM ENSEMBLE Graduate and undergraduate low brass students play serious original compositions, transcriptions of orchestral literature and lighter arrangements.
Future Land Use Public Input
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Illuminate Gala
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Tech Foundation hosts an annual dinner spotlighting donors and the Foundation’s impact on workforce development in the community. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $150. www.athenstechfoundation.kindful.com/e/illuminate-2024
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Artist Reception
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Dewdrops and Clouds” features a collection of giclee prints by Manda McKay. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Taste of Thailand
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Pinta Kitchen to learn how to prepare different Thai dishes and sample a variety of wine pairings. 6 p.m. $103. www.athenscooks.com
Third Thursday
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Holly V. Hutch will have art on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Tapped Trivia
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.tappedathens.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Author Talk
Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Valerie Babb will discuss her new book The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron with Ed Pavlić and Greg Taylor. 7 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Athens Science Café
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Tati Russo-Tait will present on “Color Blind or Racially Conscious?” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Wonderland Rangers, libbaloops
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballbazaar
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
Restless Road, Erin Kinsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
RESTLESS ROAD Nashville-based country band whose members met as contestants on "The X Factor."
ERIN KINSEY Nashville country artist with effortless, bright vocals and lyricism wise beyond her years.
African American Choral Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This year's spring concert celebrates UGA associate professor of music Gregory S. Broughton's 35th anniversary as director.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
DJ Ladarius
Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.nighthawkslounge.com
DJ LADARIUS Spinning the hottest dance records, with a mix of dance, Top 40, hip hop, Latin and dancehall.
Toni Hunlo, Safari Room, Jack & Jealous
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TONI HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
SAFARI ROOM Nashville-based indie-rock outfit led by Alec Koukol.
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents headliner Jeremy Mesi from Atlanta with a lineup of local comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Southern Workshop on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists from Georgia and Florida universities will gather for this two-day event examining ethical issues around emerging technologies. Apr. 19–20, 9 a.m. FREE! phil.uga.edu
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Madison Tour of Homes and Gardens
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe annual spring tour features five historic private homes and their color-rich gardens. Apr. 19–20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $30–40. www.mmcc-arts.org
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
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Georgia Trust Spring Ramble
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesOver 50 historic homes and sites in Athens and Watkinsville will be open for tours. Registration required. Apr. 19–21. $60–75. www.georgiatrust.org
Somewhere Not to Belong
144 Park HallDr. Dustin Stewart will discuss poet and naturalist George Crabbe’s ecology. 12:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Homeschool Meet-Up
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Friday Afternoon Unwind
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in and relax with complimentary coffee, hot tea and snacks. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to and practice Spanish songs and stories for any skill level. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/location/oconee
New Music Studios-in-Residence Marathon
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. music.uga.edu
NEW MUSIC STUDIOS-IN-RESIDENCE MARATHON World premieres of UGA student compositions for ensembles, plus soloists from the flute studio, viola studio and tuba/euphonium studio.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Blossom After Dark
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25. www.athensparentwellbeing.org
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theluckyjones
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues on the patio.
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
Thinking Green: Botany, B-Movies, and Body-ody-ody
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis panel featuring faculty from plant sciences, film studies and women’s studies will be moderated by the Little Shop of Horrors dramaturg Sloan Elle Garner. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Leah Belle Faser
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril19
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
LEAH BELLE FASER Pop country singer-songwriter from Atlanta.
Bryce Leatherwood, Scoot Teasley
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Young country artist who won season 22 of "The Voice."
SCOOT TEASLEY Born and raised in Toccoa, this country singer-songwriter was inspired early on by artists including Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SMALL Atlanta punk trio fronted by comedian Samm Severin.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
WIEUCA Experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joins friends for a special set.
MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Danish String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
DANISH STRING QUARTET The ensemble presents cornerstones of the quartet repertoire as well as its own colorful folk song arrangements. Pre-performance talk by Theresa Chafin held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
Willy Wonka JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a family-friendly show based on the beloved children’s book with music from the original movie. Apr. 19, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 20, 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. tinyurl.com/studiotix
