Calendar Picks

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
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

UGA Philharmonia

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

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

UGA PHILHARMONIA The Philharmonia offers an outlet for all string players at UGA.

Stephen Marotto

Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States

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

STEPHEN MAROTTO Boston-based artist who performs contemporary works for cello and electronics.

The Perfect Pair

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

A comedic recreation of a game show where any group of two is welcome to compete for who knows each other best. 8 p.m. $8. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Strumbrush, Fishbug, Witches at Black Masses

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com

STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.

FISHBUG Local punk band playing its first show in roughly two years.

WITCHES AT BLACK MASSES Black Sabbath cover band featuring members of Five Eight, Larry’s Homework and Carjo.

The Grateful Brothers

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

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15–25. www.livewireathens.com

THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS Tribute band combining the catalogues of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.

Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, 2 Slices, Luxury Vehicle, DJ Dolphin Titan

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

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

NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.

2 SLICES Sentimental synth-pop from Charleston, SC.

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.

DJ DOLPHIN TITAN Late night dance party following the bands.

Forest Bathing

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 9 a.m.​​–12 p.m. $20​​–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Pendulum for Energy Work

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

In this workshop, learn how to stimulate healing on the energetic field, obtain answers through dowsing and more. 10 a.m. $75. www.serenityattunement.com

Family Saturdays: Art Workshop

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

A drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is focused on Jasmine Best and stitched painting. 12​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

HeAthens Homecoming Cookout & Auction

Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States

In benefit of Nuçi’s Space, this annual celebration of Drive-By Truckers’ music and community is open to all. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/nucisspace

Miss Queen of Hearts Pageant

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The first annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and more. 5:30 p.m. $20-25. www.instagram.com/slay_pageant

Big Hearts Gala

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

This annual event starts with a silent auction and reception followed by dinner and dancing. 5 p.m. $250. www.espbighearts.com

Beerbutante

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Boybutante hosts an evening of drag entertainment hosted by Karmella Macchiato. 6:30–8 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante

Comedy/Nature/Science Night

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians will work with the nature center staff to deliver laughs and discuss short science topics. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.accgovga.myrec.com

The Rishis

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

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

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

LeeAnn Peppers, Montezuma, Brooms of Fantasia

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

LEEANN PEPPERS Sharing the video premiere of PARANOIA, a single-take, abstract, ambient video featuring a brooding harmonic soundscape.

MONTEZUMA Armed with a militia of samplers, Jeremiah Trinidad is on an improv mission to paint his pictures, and then attempts to burn all of them up just as quickly.

BROOMS OF FANTASIA New charmingly unconventional trio comprised of Jon Vogt (daxophone), Kyle MacKinnel (synthesizer) and Michael Pierce (guitar).

Licklog String Band

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

AFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. $10–12. www.facebook.com/groups/athensfolk

LICKLOG STRING BAND Live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.

The Doo Wop Project

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

7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu

THE DOO WOP PROJECT Stars from Broadway hits trace the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sounds of street corner harmonies to today's biggest radio hits. A pre-performance talk by Stephen Valdez will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.

The Eras Party

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

8 p.m. (doors). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE ERAS PARTY A Taylor Swift inspired dance party.

Event Series High Heat

High Heat

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. www.highheatrocks.com

HIGH HEAT Knoxville, TN-based band with a gritty garage-rock vibe.

Wurlb, Commüne, Ear Attic, Babbler

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

9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

WURLB New Athens experimental punk band that takes influence from '80s punk and shoegaze.

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.

EAR ATTIC Local punks with evocative, poetic songwriting.

BABBLER Emerging rhythmic rock band from Atlanta.

Raving Hearts: Cottage Benefit Show

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. [email protected]

RAVING HEARTS: COTTAGE BENEFIT SHOW Featuring DJs Izzy, LVNDNSEA, Zeerza and KN0W. Benefitting The Cottage Sexual Assault & Children's Advocacy Center.

Cash Machine, The Low Whites

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

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA

CASH MACHINE Progressive funk-rock band from South Carolina.

THE LOW WHITES No info available.

Event Series The 1619 Project

The 1619 Project

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

View episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa

Athens Drag Brunch

Hendershots Athens, GA, United States

A gospel-themed show open to all ages that includes a brunch meal and limited free beverages. 11 a.m. (doors), 12 p.m. (show). $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Opening Reception

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

“The John Lewis Series” includes 17 paintings by Morgan County native Benny Andrews depicting the life of the late U.S. Congressman. 2 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

Event Series Pups & Pints

Pups & Pints

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

The patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series UGA Salsa Club

UGA Salsa Club

UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Learn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class

Repent at Leisure

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com

REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.

A Healing Service

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A gathering to hold space for healing through music, readings and images that bring comfort, strength and hope. 4 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Event Series Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Intro to Screenprinting

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Free School is hosting a workshop to learn the basics of screenprinting. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org