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
Michael Carnes, Names Change, Spitehound
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
NAMES CHANGE Conscience-rattling folk music with a bite of humor and a pinch of harmonies.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
The Lanes, DQE, Bomb Tires
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE LANES The world’s heaviest easy listening band.
DQE Slacker rock band first formed in Atlanta in 1986.
BOMB TIRES No info available.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Small, Tabla Rosa, Breakup Club, Girl Porn
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SMALL Atlanta punk trio fronted by comedian Samm Severin.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER BAND Formed in Athens in 2012, JGBCB focuses on spirited covers of classic songs pulled exclusively from the repertoire of Garcia's long-running side project to the Grateful Dead.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Paul Edelman
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
PAUL EDELMAN Folk-country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring an improvised version of Top Gun. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Playing with ChatGPT
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThose curious about ChatGPT can learn how create an account and interact with the AI model. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Smokey the Bear Birthday Party
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesCelebrate Smokey the Bear’s 80th birthday with the close of the Summer Reading Program and birthday cake. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring women directors sponsored by OLLI presents Chicken With Plums. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chess and Pizza
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesOpen chess play for all levels with pizza provided. Last Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
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
Jack White, Wolf Twin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
JACK WHITE Grammy Award-winning guitarist and vocalist plays an intimate show with his band.
WOLF TWIN Project by Nashville-based artist Heather Gillis.
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.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
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
Play-Doh Playdate
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy stories and songs, and create a Play–Doh design to take home. Ages 5 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Smokey the Bear Birthday Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet Smokey the Bear, learn about his 80th birthday reading challenge and celebrate with s’mores. 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
OLLI Festival
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy refreshments, a raffle and information booths about classes, travel, social opportunities and more. 1–3 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 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
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
