Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Bursters, Jelly Bean, STEEF, Rubber Udder
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.
JELLY BEAN New local band. First show!
STEEF Synthetic weirdo punk solo project by New Orleans artist Stevie Spring.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Latin Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis social hosted by UGA Salsa Club and SALSAthens will feature a DJ spinning tunes with a salsa class before the dance floor opens. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (class). $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
Volumes Presents
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/volumeshiphop
BYV_TRUBB Hip-hop artist with a punk aesthetic rapping over trap beats.
MULA MEECH Rapper with a classic hip hop and trap sound.
LIL BACKWOOD Young up-and-coming rapper from Athens.
UNIQE Party raps and introspective songs for "pretty boys driving beautiful cars."
ALMX-KELL Local hip-hop artist with an energetic performance.
MIGHTY MAL Local rapper with a youthful, modern sound.
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
TAYLOR ROSE Contemporary party raps.
Heart of Pine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.nowherebarlive.com
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
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
How to Photograph Your Artwork
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesShop owner Kristen MacCarthy leads a workshop on how to take professional photographs of your artwork. Bring two art pieces to photograph. 1–4 p.m. $75. 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
Annual Firefly Cruise-In
Lexington Courthouse Square 111 W Main St, Lexington, United StatesClassic cars, motorcycles, trucks and tractors gather under the trees around the historic courthouse square with local music. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonga.org
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
Athens Area Diaper Bank Reception
Athens Area Diaper Bank 130 Conway Dr. B., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring National Diaper Need Awareness Week, the diaper bank will offer tours, light refreshments, celebrate the community and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Corey Flowers
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Recital Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu/cms
COREY FLOWERS UGA Community Music School presents a classical guitar recital by Flowers (Beast Mode, Jet Engine Dragons), who will perform music by R. Brunn J.L. Merlin and G. Burgess, as well as a few original compositions.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPayne Memorial Concert. 3 p.m. FREE! www.pac.uga.edu
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER Co-artistic directors Wu Han and David Finckel leads the ensemble through two works by Beethoven and a Dvorak piano quartet.
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
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
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 StatesDrop in for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing, cuddling and playtime. Ages 2 & under. 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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet with other writers, share your experiences and get feedback on your work. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book Want by Cindy Pon. Bring your own copy or check one out at the front desk. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. 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
The Incident
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1967 film about two young punks who take control of a New York City subway car full of passengers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMark Collins was your average dad until a mob of scuzzballs mowed down his only daughter. Now he’s an unstoppable killing machine in Blood Debts. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
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
Print Release
Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United StatesLimited edition “Red Frames” by Ridley Howard are available for purchase with proceeds benefitting teen art clubs. 5 p.m. $108 (print). www.accgove.com/lyndonhouse
Chess And Pizza
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesJoin chess enthusiasts for an evening of games, food and fun. All ages. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPenny Mills leads a planning session to choose which books to read for the rest of the year. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Meet and Greet
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Film Vertical Initiative hosts a panel with the American Deadbolt film cast and crew discussing SAG waivers, filming locally and more. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
Cookbook Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week the book club will discuss a variety of Mexican cookbooks and recipes, and enjoy a potluck dinner. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Queer Trivia
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate “Athens Pride Week” by testing your knowledge and learning a few new things along the way. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenspride.org
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
Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. botgarden.uga.edu
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this outdoor concert in the garden.
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Social Life
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Social Life” with stories about community and belonging. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Frute, The Asymptomatics
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRUTE Six-piece dance funk with heavy psychedelic elements and experimentation.
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
Circle Jerks, T.S.O.L., Negative Approach
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $33. www.40watt.com
CIRCLE JERKS Founded in 1979 by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Red Kross guitarist Greg Hetson, this LA hardcore punk band has released six studio albums.
T.S.O.L. Hardcore punk band formed in 1978 in Long Beach, CA that dabbles in deathrock, art punk and horror punk.
NEGATIVE APPROACH Pioneers of Midwest hardcore punk who started in Detroit in 1981.
Open Mic
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholestudios.org
OPEN MIC Local musicians are invited to share songs.
