Calendar Picks

Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys | Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm | Normal Bar

Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm

Dog Person, Isra an...

Normal Bar

Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park

Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am

Winterville Marigol...

Pittard Park

Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.

Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am

Terrapin’s Anniversary

Terrapin Beer Co.

Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.

Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm

Athens Surf Stomp

Athentic Brewing Co.
Friday, May 9 @ 7:00 pm

Dog Person, Isra an...

Normal Bar
Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am

Winterville Marigol...

Pittard Park
Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am

Terrapin’s Anniversary

Terrapin Beer Co.
Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm

Athens Surf Stomp

Athentic Brewing Co.

How to Set a Fire and Why, Messiahnide, .Carmelo, Hoofprints in the Garden

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

HOW TO SET A FIRE AND WHY Grinding screamo from sick, twisted minds.

MESSIAHNIDE Philadelphia-based black metal.

.CARMELO Bedroom skramz out of Lawrenceville.

HOOFPRINTS IN THE GARDEN Atlanta-based skramz band.

The Sound of Distant Voices

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The Sound of Distant Voices. 7:30 p.m. $7.50 (students), $15. www.athensmasterchorale.org

ATHENS MASTER CHORALE A musical journey through the full spectrum of human emotion conducted by Justin Han.

Event Series The Hothouse

The Hothouse

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

An improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows

Event Series The Hallelujah Girls

The Hallelujah Girls

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

On Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 2526, May 23 & 910, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $1020.  www.onstagewalton.org

Staff Graduation Party

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

Staff Graduation Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

DJ CHARLIEFLOWER All are welcome and invited to this celebration, with the DJ playing trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.

MSHR, Ohmu, Marcel Sletten

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MSHR An art collective that collaboratively builds and explores sculptural electronic systems.

OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

Intuitive Gardening

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to talk telepathically to the plants and nature spirits in your garden, share healings and discourage unwanted pests. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m. $35. www.ancientsunsacademy.com

Artist Reception

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Robert Clements will have a collection of about 30 works on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Voices from the Past

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

A variety of writers from the OLLI UGA Writing Memoir Special Interest Group will share stories at the annual community reading. 35 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

The Solstice Sisters

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 4 p.m. (doors), 4:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SolsticeSistersMay11

THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing. Special "O Mother, Where Art Thou?" performance for Mother's Day.

Sushi Workshop

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn authentic techniques and make delicious rolls together for Mother’s Day. Registration required. 5 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series The Hallelujah Girls

The Hallelujah Girls

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

On Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 2526, May 23 & 910, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $1020.  www.onstagewalton.org

Event Series Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

The 2025 Kiwanis Classic Golf Tournament

Jennings Mill Country Club 1150 Chambers Court, Watkinsville, Georgia

Enjoy 18 holes of golf, unlimited range balls, lunch, specialty cocktails and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit The Oconee Therapeutic Riding. 9 a.m. (tee-off). $175. www.tinyurl.com/KiwanisClassic2025

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Activate Athens

Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens

The ACC Leisure Services Department will host a community meeting providing an update on the department’s master plan. 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activateathens

Paint & Sip

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

Enjoy a painting tutorial while sipping sparkling grape juice. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Split Silk, Cam Girl, Janie Danger

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

Nogin & Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.

CAM GIRL High-energy rock torn from the pages of a space-age comic book.

JANIE DANGER Transcendental hyperpunk artist from Atlanta.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

Activate Athens

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

The ACC Leisure Services Department will host a community meeting providing an update on the department’s master plan. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activateathens