Calendar Picks

Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club

Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm

Vic Chesnutt Songwr...

40 Watt Club

The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall

Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall

Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre

Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre

The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall

Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall
Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm

Vic Chesnutt Songwr...

40 Watt Club
Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall
Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre
Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall

Event Series Worthy Writers

Worthy Writers

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

All genres and experience levels are encouraged to join to learn tips, meet fellow writers, discuss possible topics and read from individual works. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Morton Theatre Corporation Annual Meeting

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The meeting will feature volunteer award presentations, board and staff reports, and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Chamber Music Athens Gala Finale

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $30. pac.uga.edu

CHAMBER MUSIC ATHENS GALA FINALE Borromeo String Quartet, guest artists, UGA faculty and students perform Mendelssohn's "Overture to The Midsummer Night's Dream," Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3" and Tchaikovsky's "Souvenir de Florence."

Open Toad Comedy Night

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Seussical The Musical

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Enjoy exploring various stories by Dr. Suess with a musical showcase by K&A Theatricals. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Travelin’ Tales

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Puppeteer Lee Bryan will tell stories using a variety of puppet styles with an anti-bullying message. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Video Gaming Night

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Play video games in the Creative Space, like Hogwarts Legacy and Mario Party. Grades 6–12. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

The New Orleans Jazz Stompers

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS New Orleans style music played by members of The Dixieland Five. (6 p.m.)

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Author Talk

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Rebecca McCarthy celebrates her new book Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Ghastly Horror Society

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 2008 horror film The Many Strange Stories of Triangle Woman. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Teddy and the Rough Riders, Little Gold

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

TEDDY AND THE ROUGH RIDERS Solid gold country band from Nashville.

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Sea Serpents and Silliness Puppet Show

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for a puppet show about pirates, octopuses, sea serpents and a dragon. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Joshua Walker

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

JOSHUA WALKER Member of Holman Autry Band performs a solo set.

Porteguese Wines: Beyond Port

J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia

Learn about and taste a variety of wines from Portugal. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.pintaschoolofwine.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Athens Science Café

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This month Dr. Patricia Yager will present on how melting ice sheets affect more than sea level. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com