Calendar Picks
Little Shop of Horrors | Wednesday, April 17 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors | Thursday, April 18 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Cyrano | Thursday, April 18 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players
Cyrano Town & Gown Players
Little Shop of Horrors | Friday, April 19 @ 8:00 pm | UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors UGA Fine Arts Theatre
Author Talk
Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Valerie Babb will discuss her new book The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron with Ed Pavlić and Greg Taylor. 7 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Athens Science Café
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Tati Russo-Tait will present on “Color Blind or Racially Conscious?” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Wonderland Rangers, libbaloops
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballbazaar
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
Restless Road, Erin Kinsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
RESTLESS ROAD Nashville-based country band whose members met as contestants on "The X Factor."
ERIN KINSEY Nashville country artist with effortless, bright vocals and lyricism wise beyond her years.
Bulldog Brass Society
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.
African American Choral Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This year's spring concert celebrates UGA associate professor of music Gregory S. Broughton's 35th anniversary as director.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
DJ Ladarius
Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.nighthawkslounge.com
DJ LADARIUS Spinning the hottest dance records, with a mix of dance, Top 40, hip hop, Latin and dancehall.
Toni Hunlo, Safari Room, Jack & Jealous
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TONI HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
SAFARI ROOM Nashville-based indie-rock outfit led by Alec Koukol.
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents headliner Jeremy Mesi from Atlanta with a lineup of local comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Southern Workshop on the Ethics of Emerging Technologies
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists from Georgia and Florida universities will gather for this two-day event examining ethical issues around emerging technologies. Apr. 19–20, 9 a.m. FREE! phil.uga.edu
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
Madison Tour of Homes and Gardens
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe annual spring tour features five historic private homes and their color-rich gardens. Apr. 19–20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $30–40. www.mmcc-arts.org
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Georgia Trust Spring Ramble
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesOver 50 historic homes and sites in Athens and Watkinsville will be open for tours. Registration required. Apr. 19–21. $60–75. www.georgiatrust.org
Somewhere Not to Belong
144 Park HallDr. Dustin Stewart will discuss poet and naturalist George Crabbe’s ecology. 12:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Homeschool Meet-Up
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Friday Afternoon Unwind
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in and relax with complimentary coffee, hot tea and snacks. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to and practice Spanish songs and stories for any skill level. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/location/oconee
New Music Studios-in-Residence Marathon
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. music.uga.edu
NEW MUSIC STUDIOS-IN-RESIDENCE MARATHON World premieres of UGA student compositions for ensembles, plus soloists from the flute studio, viola studio and tuba/euphonium studio.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Blossom After Dark
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25. www.athensparentwellbeing.org
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theluckyjones
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues on the patio.
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
Thinking Green: Botany, B-Movies, and Body-ody-ody
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis panel featuring faculty from plant sciences, film studies and women’s studies will be moderated by the Little Shop of Horrors dramaturg Sloan Elle Garner. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Leah Belle Faser
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril19
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
LEAH BELLE FASER Pop country singer-songwriter from Atlanta.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Bryce Leatherwood, Scoot Teasley
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Young country artist who won season 22 of "The Voice."
SCOOT TEASLEY Born and raised in Toccoa, this country singer-songwriter was inspired early on by artists including Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SMALL Atlanta punk trio fronted by comedian Samm Severin.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
WIEUCA Experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joins friends for a special set.
MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Danish String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
DANISH STRING QUARTET The ensemble presents cornerstones of the quartet repertoire as well as its own colorful folk song arrangements. Pre-performance talk by Theresa Chafin held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
Willy Wonka JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a family-friendly show based on the beloved children’s book with music from the original movie. Apr. 19, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 20, 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. tinyurl.com/studiotix
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring Jade Fernandez, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Kevin Coleman, the rishis, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KEVIN COLEMAN Folk guitarist from Virginia fingerpicking in the American primitive tradition.
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
CHAIRS Ambient soundscapes utilizing synthesizers, acoustic guitar, theremin and harmonium.
