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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
Sound Studies Reading Series
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Hannah V. Warren and Gabriel Dozal will read from their debut poetry collections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Patterson Hood
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25-45. www.georgiatheatre.com
PATTERSON HOOD Prolific writer and performer best known as the frontman of Drive-By Truckers whose character-driven stories are packed with political subtext.
Insects of the Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGo on a night hike and learn about insects attracted with special lights at night. 8 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
The Folk Implosion
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.athenscine.com
THE FOLK IMPLOSION Indie-rock duo composed of Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh) and John Davis that was originally active from 1993–2000 and reformed in 2021. Barlow and Davis will each play solo, then together as the iconic duo.
Cardynal, Julia Nyunt, Mayda
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented Athens-based violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
MAYDA R&B-infused pop artist from Minneapolis who incorporated funkadelic blasts.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA12 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Experience Virtual Reality
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and experience the world of virtual reality. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Skincare of the Ancient World
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to create skincare products using the oils and spices that the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans would have used. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesThe 2024 Annual Members Exhibition “It Figures” features 20 MAG membership artists with about 40 pieces of work. 6–8 p.m. FREE! themadisonartistsguild.org
Zach Williams
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $19.75–125. www.innovationamphitheater.com
ZACH WILLIAMS Christian rock artist joined by friends for a backyard jam session.
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
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.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/AtlantaViceAthens
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more. Dress up in your best '80s garb for a costume contest.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
The Four Fathers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
2024 Summer Slam
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $5. www.livewireathens.com
2024 SUMMER SLAM Sound Insight DJs throw a dance party and VIP event.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 pm. $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Jess Nolan, ZG Smith, Gabriella Delliponti
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JESS NOLAN Vocalist and touring musician who is a member of Jenny Lewis' all-women touring band.
ZG SMITH Poignant and ethereal indie-folk singer-songwriter and founding member of Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith.
GABRIELLA DELLAPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter.
Quig & The Boys
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
QUIG & THE BOYS Multi-genre cover band named after the group's lead singer, Michelle Quig.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of ’90s-themed drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
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
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesFoxSaid Fest. 9 a.m. FREE! (ages 10 & under), $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/FoxSaidFest2024
SUTHERLAND Musical performance in honor of the late John Sutherland. (9:15 a.m.)
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin. (10 a.m.)
MAYBERRY WINE Folk and Americana duo composed of veteran musician Steven Glude and creative alchemist Kristi Casey. (11:15 a.m.)
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring songs by Jim White, T. Hardy Morris, Don Chambers and Dodd Ferrelle. (12 p.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (12:30 p.m.)
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (1:15 p.m.)
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spinning for a kids dance party. (1:20 p.m.)
CANDACE & STEPHEN Powerful acoustic duo. (1:45 p.m.)
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century. (2:15 p.m.)
THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs about topics like dinosaurs, shapes, fruits and veggies, and feelings that make kids want to dance. (2:45 p.m.)
HONEYCHILD Eclectic musical project of SJ Ursrey. (3 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (3:20 p.m.)
SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler. (4 p.m.)
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. (4:40 p.m.)
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk band often incorporating costuming and theatrics. (6 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (7:20 p.m.)
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (8:45 p.m.)
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesSharon McDearis will discuss how she created 3D art using found items, then lead a workshop with supplies provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Pickle Fest
Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GAEnjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com
End of Summer Reading Bash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants will hand in Summer 2024 reading logs and enjoy music by the Rebecca Sunshine Band, karate demos, ice cream and games. 11 a.m–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventures in the Wild
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and learn about wild animals, plants and more with Ranger Sarah from Watson Mill State Park. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in, meet new people and try out a variety of new games. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Olympics Opening Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo, watch the Olympic events on screen and celebrate the summer Olympics. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Zine Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a unique zine inspired by the works of exhibiting artist Amiri Farris. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Hot Summer Movie Night
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleScreening of the 1958 action drama A Night to Remember. 6 p.m. $5. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Closing Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesBenjamin Rouse’s exhibition “Search for Symmetry” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Steve Hofstetter
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor, columnist and comedian with a long list of humor accolades is touring his live show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
Morbid Orchid, Clavicle, Exit Row
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
MORBID ORCHID Nashville-based indie grunge band.
CLAVICLE Emo and alternative band with some twang from Atlanta.
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
Back-to-School Bash
Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 123 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH Dance the night away to a live DJ or show off your skills with some karaoke.
100 Watt Horse, Psaltery
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
100 WATT HORSE Kindhearted, Philadelphia-based folk and country infused garage-pop outfit led by songwriter George Pettis and producer Graham Tavel. EP release tour!
PSALTERY Angular indie/folk rock from Atlanta, featuring Paris Young of Team Deathmatch.
