Calendar Picks
Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys | Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm | Normal Bar
Dog Person, Isra an... Normal Bar
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The East Coasters
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com
THE EAST COASTERS An intimate evening of Irish music in the WCC's newly renovated upstairs space.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Normal Talk
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Mayor Kelly Girtz discusses topics on modern democracy at the national and local level, issues and trends, and how we can participate as citizens. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org
UGA Glee Clubs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA GLEE CLUBS The UGA Women's and Men's Glee Clubs present an evening of choral music.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Darsombra, Rat Babies, Bad Straples, Karma Kat
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
DARSOMBRA Trans-apocalyptic galaxy rock from Baltimore, MD.
RAT BABIES Experimental grunge rock group with an emphasis on doom metal.
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.
MX Lonely, Split Silk, All Gods
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
Sunday Driver, WPM
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
WPM No info available.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artful Conversation: Minna Citron
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion about works by American artist Minna Citron. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1953 film Tokyo Story. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
String Theory
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (6 p.m.)
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
Beth Weise
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BETH WEISE Associate professor of tuba and euphonium at Vanderbilt University and principal tuba of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
Casual Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your current creative project and talk with other creatives and the host instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Assassination Classroom” and “Domestic Girlfriend.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Level 2 Improv Grad Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his new photobook Murmur Trestle. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 folklore manga series GeGeGe no Kitaro. 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.
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.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Dylan Ault
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN AULT Appalachia-inspired folk musician from Ohio with cutting lyricism.
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States12 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
STEAM Thursday: Scary Science
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy seasonal science experiments with slime and more. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJason De León will discuss his acclaimed new book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal organizations such as The Family Justice Clinic, Project Safe, The Cottage and more invite the public to honor those lost to domestic violence. 5:30 p.m. FREE! familyjustice.law.uga.edu
Food, Power and Politics
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDaniel Warshawsky will discuss the increasing global need for food banks, and attendees are encouraged to donate 15 ounce cans of pumpkin puree for Turkeypalooza. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Michael Wegner, Whisper Kiss
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
WHISPER KISS Acoustic-pop project featuring Michael Wegner, Shelley Lotus and Karen Bergmann.
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLeonard Piha will lead a demonstration and discuss his art in a bottle works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 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
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
