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
Closing Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe exhibitions “Southworks” and “So Much More: A Continuation” by Lisa Freeman will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Sisters of Song Ceremony
Let It Be Yoga 90 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesA immersive experience singing medicine songs and mantras, and enjoying a cup of ceremonial cacao. Registration required. 7–9 p.m. $45. www.theradharose.com
Ron Hendon
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
RON HENDON Local saxophonist.
Chessa Rich, Marie Marie, Your Ex’s Pets
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CHESSA RICH Durham, NC-based songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
YOUR EX'S PETS Secret acoustic cover set.
Kenny and the Bashers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENNY AND THE BASHERS No info available.
Skirts, Wished Bone, Turtle Grenade
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SKIRTS DIY Dallas, TX singer-songwriter who weaves warm, traditional Americana textures with lo-fi piano and intimate vocals.
WISHED BONE Musician from Athens County, OH whose songs stretch and dream like blossoming buds while also radiating a buzzing warmth.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
Sacred Bull, Palaces, Persona Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
PALACES Four-piece suit of organized chaos metal band based in Atlanta.
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
Eli Howard & The Greater Good
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ELI HOWARD & THE GREATER GOOD Folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar, joined by his band.
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
David Court, Tracy and Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Creative Explorers Mini Adventures
UGA Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St, Athens, United StatesCreate art projects like painting to rhythms and creating puppets in this day-long art camp. 9 a.m. $50. www.tinyurl.com/cecminiadv
Granite City Fall Festival
Downtown Elberton Elberton, United StatesEnjoy local vendors, arts and crafts, live music and food. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cityofelberton.net
Naturalist’s Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of fall. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Athens Montessori School Fall Festival
Athens Montessori School 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesA day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.amsfallfestival.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Making Art From the Every Day
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this workshop attendees will create their own collage piece from photos and other paper items that tend to be discarded. 12:30 p.m. $70 (OCAF members), $85 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
AthFest Educates 5K
Downtown Athens AthensThe 8th annual 5K in benefit of AthFest Educates with a shorter course and live music to cheer on participants with a Health and Fitness Expo at the Classic Center Pavilion. 12–6 p.m. (expo), 2:30 p.m. (5K). www.athhalf.com
Hike and Happy Hour
Contact for Location GA, United StatesExplore private hardwood forests along the river, enjoy a beverage and hear from local conservationists. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com
Halloween Party
Cali N Tito's Eastside 1245 Cedar Shoals Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a costume contest, games and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cali_n_titos
39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux. 5–10 p.m. FREE! (kids under 12), $12 (adv.), $15. www.athensfolk.org
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years.
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis rescheduled 39th annual festival will showcase musicians and artists from around North Georgia. 5–10 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.marigoldauditorium.com
SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi harmonize to recreate the sounds of music from a bygone era.
The Deslondes, The Pink Stones, Sabine McCalla
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE DESLONDES Gritty New Orleans-based Americana band on New West Records that blends influences of folk, blues, country and gospel.
THE PINK STONES Cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
SABINE MCCALLA Artist who spins stories of heartbreak and hope through intimate arrangements and honest inflections, combining elements of gospel, folk, soul, blues and Americana.
The Orange Constant
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORANGE CONSTANT Vintage rock with a contemporary twist that ranges from Southern psychedelia to progressive composition.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx birthday party. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Empress Mokah, Farin, DJ Nate
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (music). FREE! www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EMPRESS MOKAH Local activist who celebrates her Jamaican heritage with a modern blend of reggae and R&B featuring a killer band and backup dancers.
FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs solo, as well as duets with Mokah.
DJ NATE Spinning an early set of ‘60s–‘70s rocksteady and reggae and a late set of dancehall classics.
Pink Pony Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.40watt.com
PINK PONY PROM Athens Pride & Queer Collective presents a Chappell Roan-themed dance party.
W8ING4UFOS, Call Letters, Burly Ivy
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
W8ING4UFOS Multi-instrumental experimental four-piece group out of Atlanta.
CALL LETTERS Project featuring Don Chambers and George Davidson.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Pink Pony Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride & Queer Collective’s annual Queer Prom hosts an all-night dance party, with a flash tattoo fundraiser at Pain & Wonder this year. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $12. www.athenspride.org
All Gods, Verity Den, Robe
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
VERITY DEN Shoegaze and dream pop influenced band from Carrboro, NC.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Normaltown Sound Machine, Wet Meadows
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.
WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.
AthHalf Half Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual marathon in benefit of AthFest Educates with a winding course and live music to cheer on participants. 7:30 a.m. www.athhalf.com
10th Anniversary Open House
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with new local artworks, demonstrations and giveaways. Nov. 1–3, 12–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/kaartist
Athens VHS Fest 2024
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThird annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–8 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
Athens VHS Fest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS VHS FEST JOKERJOKERtv and vhs.or.die present a fest for VHS collectors, vendors and filmmakers. Featuring performances by Mr. Blank, Ilyhatt, Libbaloops, Annie Leeth, Corporal Quigg, Black Wick, Snotnoze Saleem and Bad Straples.
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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Athens’ downtown district from its 19th century architecture to its influence on the international music scene. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Southern Wind Quintet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
