Calendar Picks
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Georgia vs. Ball State
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Ball State Cardinals. 12 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Mama Speed Dating
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesGather together with other mothers to create new friendships and enjoy conversation. Registration required. 12:30–1:45 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Welfare Liners
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
THE WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals.
Wrecking Roses
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WRECKING ROSES Acoustic trio with harmonized singing playing a mix of country and classic rock with a soulful twist.
No Asylum, SMALL, Beat Up
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $7 suggested donation.
NO ASYLUM Thrashy political punk with some hardcore breakdowns from Alabama.
SMALL Punk rock trio from Atlanta.
BEAT UP Passionate punk rock influenced by old school anarcho. Celebrating the digital release of You are beautiful...but this place sucks.
Durand Bernarr, JeRonelle
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
DURAND BERNARR Singer-songwriter and runner-up on BET's "The Next Big Thing" who has provided background vocals for Erykah Badu, The Internet and Kaytranada.
JERONELLE Omaha-born R&B singer-songwriter who rose to fame on the reality show "The Four: Battle for Stardom."
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lipsync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 8 p.m. $35–55. www.project-safe.org
Telemonster, El Rocko
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesYellow Racket Records Presents. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEMONSTER Chattanooga indie rock band formed in 2010.
EL ROCKO Singer-songwriter Chase Waller is heavily influenced by '90s alt-rock and shoegaze, combining ragged guitars and mellow vocals with honest lyrics.
Apathetic Discharge, Blind Tiger, Clavus
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
APATHETIC DISCHARGE Athens act offering “an unhealthy dose of progressive blackened brutal deathcore grind.”
BLIND TIGER Florida-based metal band with a raw brand of versatile hardcore accompanied by honest and poetic lyricism.
CLAVUS Four-piece screamo band from Athens.
C’mon Barbie! A Dance Party
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $13. www.40watt.com
C'MON BARBIE! A DANCE PARTY Bray-k47 spins tracks from Britney, Gaga, Gwen Stefani, Slayyyter, Charli XCX, Tove Lo and more.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Metal + Petal Annual Warehouse Sale
Metal + Petal 1068 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local interior design studio offers furniture, pillows and unique home decor. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! www.metalandpetal.com
Pointed Dip Pen Calligraphy
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use traditional writing tools to create purposeful strokes and beautiful letterforms in a calm and nurturing environment. Registration required. 1–3 p.m. $55. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
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
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUGA PhD student Maya Brooks will present on “From Slavery to the Stars: Examining the Lives and Legacies of Harriet Jacobs and Katharine Johnson.” FREE! 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Neurofabulous Caretaker Meetup
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other caregivers of neurodiverse children to make connections and provide support. All ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Adam Hood, Joshua Walker
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
ADAM HOOD Singer-songwriter with a Southern sound that's equal parts country, soul and American roots music.
JOSHUA WALKER Country singer-songwriter and member of the Holman Autry Band whose lyrics focus on the simple things in life.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens in Harmony
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $20. www.aadmovement.org
ATHENS IN HARMONY Pat Priest, Knowa Johnson and Mokah Jasmine Johnson present the return of an annual event in which performers representing various genres and perceived barriers of race and culture are paired into duos to perform together.
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 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling. Ages 0–2 years. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guests the UGA Gymdogs gymnastics team. All ages. 6–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Vietnamese Class Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen teaches the basics of Vietnamese to adult learners of all levels. 6 p.m. 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Charity Crochet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome help make wash/dishcloths for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter’s “going home” kits. 6:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 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
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA successful actor named Michael has a dark past that may be coming back to haunt him as people around him begin dying in Riccardo Freda’s Murder Obsession. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Cut Worms
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
CUT WORMS Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Max Clarke explores "pop essentialism" by mining the golden hits of yesteryear to create a timeless new sound of his own.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Toddler Tuesday: Animals A–Z
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
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
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
