Calendar Picks

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre

Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

Celebrating 25 Years of Harry Potter

Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United States

This hands-on cooking class will instruct attendees on how to create Harry Potter-inspired food and drinks. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com

The Right to Read

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

This documentary focuses on the failure in the U.S. to teach children to read with 65% reading below proficiency. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Gorgeous George’s Improv League

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

Townie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Night of Spite

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

Explore the power of words shaped by life’s trials and tribulations during this open mic by sharing your story. 7​​–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Let Us In

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

Screening of the 2022 biker zombie underground film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

T Swift Trivia

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

Test your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge with hosts Tristin and Sarah. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Wednesday Karaoke Night

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

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.

Trick or Tease

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Dance FX presents this performance by the Bombshells featuring Kelly Devine, Lori Devine and Jenn Sparx. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com

Poulenc Trio

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk), 7:30 p.m. (concert). $40. pac.uga.edu

POULENC TRIO Founded in 2003, this trio is one of the most actively touring piano-wind chamber music ensembles in the world.

Shehehe, The Iron Roses, Beat Up

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $12. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct25

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.

THE IRON ROSES Featuring Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire, this anthemic punk rock group is fueled by the injustices of the current times.

BEAT UP Passionate punk rock influenced by old school anarcho.

Across the Board Book Club

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

Discuss this month’s book Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Athens Chautauqua Society

Online GA, United States

This virtual lecture with Dr. Richard Bell will portray “The Fire of Frederick Douglass.” Register for Zoom link. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org

Diamond Hill Farm Stand

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

Vegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com

The Cottage Percentage Night

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

The nonprofit will have an informational table set up with its board of directors present. 4–10 p.m. www.northgeorgiacottage.org

Chapter Chat

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

This month’s chat will feature Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s The Egypt Game, quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.bogartlibrary.org

David Kalhous

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

DAVID KALHOUS A solo recital on piano featuring Bach's "Goldberg Variations" and variation cycles by Beethoven and Brahms.

Dance Wrecking Performance

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A performance and conversation of “My body as the topic coming around again” will be followed by a reception. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com/events

Tarot & Tea

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Explore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com

Boo Bingo

Hope Haven 795 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, United States

Come out for a game of bingo with refreshments available for purchase. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.hopehaven.net

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Chilling Tales

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

Join Storyteller Donna Butler for spooky folktales from southern Appalachian and Celtic traditions. Ages 11 & up. 7​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Science Café

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

This month Dr. Mattia Pistone will present on deciphering volcano behavior in the past, present and future. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Comedy In The Taproom

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

Athens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Joe Pettis. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Bombargo

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

BOMBARGO Indie pop band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Movies By Moonlight

Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

UGA Wind Ensemble

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

7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "(N.) Williams Conducts (J.) Williams" will include selections from Star Wars, Harry Potter and other popular scores.

Boot Scoot USA

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. www.georgiatheatre.com

BOOT SCOOT USA Country dance party!

Atlus, Starletta

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com

ATLUS Genre-bending singer-songwriter from Denver, CO whose music is meant to inspire an audience from all walks of life through a mixture of pop, rock and hip hop.

STARLETTA Southern synthwave band from Nashville, TN touring behind its debut album, Neon Cowboy.

The Nackashi Group

Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United States

8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/brandon.mcdearis

THE NACKASHI GROUP Returning after a four-year hiatus, the group riffs with keys, saxophone and drums.

Hit Like A Girl, Violent Violet, Bloat

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

9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HIT LIKE A GIRL Indie-rock band who channels its confessionals and lovelorn woes into a genre mashup of pop-punk.

VIOLENT VIOLET New pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.

BLOAT Rotten voidcore from Athens.

Welcome To 1989 Tay’s Version

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

11 p.m. (doors). $15. www.livewireathens.com

WELCOME TO 1989 TAY'S VERSION A Taylor Swift album release dance party.

Annual Halloween Party

reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a costume contest, prizes, games and spooktacular snacks. All ages. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.reblossomathens.com

Meet & Play

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

Drop 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

Carnaval de Negros y Blancos

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

Explore the history of Carnaval through its music, theater, dance, community, diversity and joy. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org