Calendar Picks
Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Vic Chesnutt Songwr... 40 Watt Club
The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Ricky Montgomery, Nep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
RICKY MONTGOMERY Emo-tinged alt-pop artist known for his hit song "Mr. Loverman."
NEP Indie singer-songwriter who combines charming lyrics and melodies with a smooth voice.
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., 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 TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Deliberate Stranger
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 true crime film based on Ted Bundy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
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.
Trick or Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx presents a holiday dance performance by The Bombshells and The Cherry Bombs. 7 p.m. (doors). $8. www.40watt.com
The Howdies
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
THE HOWDIES Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear old-school outlaw country featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Downstairs, Naysayers, Parking Garage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
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
Library Spooktacular
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in for crafts, games or to check out some spooky books. Costumes encouraged. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Glow Story Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to a story in the dark with glow sticks, spooky headbands and a snack. Ages 3 & up. Registration required. 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
Gallery Guide Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGallery guide Phillip Bond will give a tour of Russian objects in the museum’s collection. 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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Carnival Barker
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
CARNIVAL BARKER Laid back jam band for fans of the Jerry Garcia Band, Little Feat and JJ Cale. (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
Southern Winds
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOUTHERN WINDS UGA graduate wind quintet recital.
Matthew Hightower
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MATTHEW HIGHTOWER Guest artist recital by award-winning tubist, teacher, performer and composer.
Beyond the Gates
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GeorgiaTake a twilight walking tour around some of the most historic graves in Athens led by Luis Vicente. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenshistoricalsociety
Monster Mash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a spooky themed event with potions, snacks, games and more. Ages 11 & up. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Aidan Bissett
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26 (door), $96 (meet and greet). www.40watt.com
AIDAN BISSETT Indie rock musician whose songs focus on coming-of-age themes.
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.
Love At First Fright
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of a mystery scary movie followed by a live podcast show with co-hosts Curtis and Hannah. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Klon’s Ghastly Horror Halloween Mix
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of spooky season films. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
Musical Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJoin Libbaloops and Matt House for an evening of absurdity and silliness with original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Libbaloops and Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS AND MATT HOUSE The musical comedy duo presents an evening of absurdity and silliness with a fun mix of original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience.
Dr. Voxoid’s Next Move
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.athica.org
DR. VOXOID'S NEXT MOVE Dutch artist Jaap Blonk's work often contains sound poetry, pieces in invented languages, phonetic etudes and processes, live soundscapes and improvisations.
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.
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
Boo Y’all It’s Halloween
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy family Halloween crafts and games all day long. 12:30–6 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
Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPass stations in the parking lot for treats, goodies and a free book. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Creatures and Cocktails
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, pumpkin carving and a costume contest. 4–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
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
