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Murder on the Orient Express | Thursday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Murder on the Orient Express | Friday, April 18 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Murder on the Orient Express | Saturday, April 19 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
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Motorhead2x
The Rail 1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, United States8 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/motorhead2x
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
Zack Keim, Violent Violet, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZACK KEIM Pittsburgh-based singer-songwriter whose musical background bridges the gap between garage-rock scuzz and kaleidoscopic folk reveries.
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.
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
James Cook, Kate Morrissey
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
KATE MORRISSEY Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. (10 a.m.)
Spring Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale and get advice from staff and master gardeners, with proceeds benefitting the horticulture and conservation departments. Thursday is a preview sale (for members only). Apr. 17–18, 2–6 p.m. Apr. 19, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. botgarden.uga.edu
Breakfast with the Bunny
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a take home craft, enjoy a biscuit breakfast and chat with the Easter Bunny. Registration required. 9 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $8 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Dog and Cat Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic
Comer Veterinary Hospital 311 Georgia Highway 72, Comer, United StatesNo appointment necessary for rabies, DHPP and FeLV + FVRCP vaccines. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.comervethospital.com
Easter Egg Scramble
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAEnjoy an assortment of games, activities and a chance to get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Ages 10 & under. 10–11:30 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Day: Southern Vistas
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Environmental Ethics Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA’s Environmental Ethics Certificate Program and the ATL Chapter of Feminist Bird Club for a morning of birding. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/eecp_uga
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
32nd Annual Garden Tour
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe Piedmont Gardeners present a self-guided tour through five local gardens. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.piedmontgardeners.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy holiday-themed fun with age group divided egg hunts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.friendsoffivepoints.org
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
477 Ruth Street 477 Ruth Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse over 60 varieties of gorgeous medicinal herbs, flowers and veggie seedlings. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.heartsongherbs.com
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
SPOA 20th Birthday Bash
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GACelebrate the Skate Park of Athens with live music, food trucks, contests and more. 12–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/Skate_SPOA
SPOA 20th Birthday Bash
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GASPOA 20th Birthday Bash. 12–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/Skate_SPOA
KROOKED BONES Hill country blues. (12:30 p.m.)
QUINN SHAWTY Local lofi rapper. (1:30 p.m.)
KAE QUENTIN Producer, engineer and rapper formerly known as Zenlee. (2 p.m.)
NIC MAIN Psychedelic rapper with high energy. (2:30 p.m.)
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez. (3:15 p.m.)
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band. (4 p.m.)
NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound. (5 p.m.)
MANDOWN Hard rock with a classic sound. (6 p.m.)
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. (7 p.m.)
Historic Mills Discovery Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin local historians on a hike to learn about the history of the park and visit the newly discovered mill site. 1 p.m. $5. www.explore.gastateparks.org
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
The Art of Loving Touch
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA couples massage workshop for learning new techniques, communication tools and relaxation practices. 1:30–4 p.m. $200. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Mamma Mia!
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCedar Shoals and Clarke Central high schools present a production of the classic musical that’s set on a Greek island. Apr. 17–18, 7 p.m. Apr. 19, 2 p.m. $5 (students), $10 (general admission). www.clarke.k12.ga.us/clarkecentral
Star Wars Family Bingo
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesWin prizes and be a part of the galactic fun with several rounds of Star Wars bingo. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Morgan County High School Jazz Band
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States2 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.marigoldauditorium.com
JAZZ BAND Morgan County High School students perform.
Begonia Embroidery Class
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to embroider a begonia in this hands-on class. 2 p.m. $60. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
ARTS + ATHLETICS 130 The Plaza, Athens, United States“Love My Way” features mixed media paintings on canvas and works on paper by Paul Leroy. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.artsathletics.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1982 TV series “Batten Robomaru.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Blues Brews & BBQ Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment presents the annual festival with a special barbecue menu and live music. 3 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
Blues Brews & BBQ Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues Brews & BBQ Festival. 3 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine. (4 p.m.)
BIG C & BIG DON Long-running Athens blues enthusiast Clarence "Big C" Cameron along with Big Don. (4:45 p.m.)
THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens blues scene playing a mix of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas and West Coast swing. (5:15 p.m.)
GLYN DENHAM & MARION MONTGOMERY Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues. (6 p.m.)
BLUES IMPALA Alabama blues rock band steeped in American roots music. (6:30 p.m.)
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues. (7:15 p.m.)
TERRAPLANE BLUE Versatile trio performing originals, traditional blues tunes and blues rock songs. (7:45 p.m.)
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. (8:30 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Athens-based blues rock group bringing an original yet familiar appeal to fans of '60s and '70s rock. (9:10 p.m.)
Atheist Society of Athens
China Star Superbuffet 3567 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesThe annual “eating meeting” for non-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Repent at Leisure
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.
Opening Reception
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta artist Paul Leroy’s installation “Tree of Life” will begin growing for its six-month exhibition. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ihg.com
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate hosts an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Yes Maam Family Band
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
YES MAAM FAMILY BAND Athenian Caroline Aiken with special guests spanning funk, blues and rock.
Marigold Mingle
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleMarigold Mingle. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
ATHENS COWBOY CHOIR Group that sings the songs of the west, inspired by the Norman Luboff Choir from the 1950s.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Corinne Wilkinson and live music by Contraplicity. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
CONTRAPLICITY Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Cameron Sacky Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com
CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.
Abbey Road LIVE!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets.
Funky Bluester
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FUNKY BLUESTER Original rock and roll that hearkens back to a time in music when live bands put every ounce of energy into their shows.
Dear Evan Hansen
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical about our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
Will Shine Variety Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases a smattering of musical materials supported by varied configurations of his talented friends.
