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
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Chris Wayne
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHRIS WAYNE Greenville, SC-based, 1950s-influenced Americana country and blues artist.
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
MrJordanMrTonks
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
The Brook & The Bluff, Willis
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE BROOK & THE BLUFF Energetic indie rock with folky roots.
WILLIS Indie blues band based in Nashville.
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his exhibition “Kashi Washi” with gallery hours open at ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Dylan Marlowe
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
DYLAN MARLOWE Statesboro native now based in Nashville who blends traditional country and rock.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances by local comedians Yoshee, Billy Willig, Olivia Steele and Piere Escargot with host Mookie G. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Clint Bussey
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! www.localonchurch.com
CLINT BUSSEY Rock and folk musician playing covers and originals.
Skylar Gudasz, Riggings, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SKYLAR GUDASZ Dreamy, experimental indie artist with sizzling elements of psychedelic pop.
RIGGINGS Durham, NC songwriter Alex Riggs, who produces experimental folk songs with a soft edge.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Salsa Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.
Scarlet Stitch
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.scarlet-stitch.com
SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.
O-Bomb Comedy Show
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesHosted by Andrew Weaver, headlining comedian Tamar Rubin will be supported by Sherry with a “Deep Fake” drag show to follow. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/sisterlouisasgloryhole
The Dictatortots
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesGeorge's Birthday Potty! 9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
Athens Area Shape Note Singing
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org
ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m.
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Ceasefire & Solidarity with Palestine: Concert, Fundraiser, Community
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1:30–6:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athenticbrewing.com
CEASEFIRE & SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE Live performances by Athens Middle East Orchestra, Cardynal, Sewercat and more to benefit UNRWA and local activist initiatives.
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGuest Lecturer Rod Davis will be presenting on the naval battles for Guadalcanal. FREE! 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Yoga and Art
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeditate, make some marks on paper and chill out with some yoga led by Ruth Allen. 2–4 p.m. $40 suggested donation. www.athica.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Historical Society presents author Michael L. Thurmond in celebration of his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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
Concertos and Cantatas
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
CONCERTOS AND CANTATAS Concertos by Vivaldi, Telemann and others, as well as rare chamber selections. Tonight's performance includes Adrin Akins (countertenor), Jody Miller (recorder), Marcy Jean Brenner (viola da gamba) and Alexandra Dunbar (harpsichord and organ).
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
Segar Jazz Affair, Marcus Click
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarFeb25
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
MARCUS CLICK Smooth jazz saxophonist sharing songs from his album Brand New Day.
Free Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Music Now
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMichelle Davis will present on all things related to music business law. 6 p.m. $5 minimum donation. www.hendershotsathens.com
Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe We Can’t Make This Stuff Up! tour features teacher comedians performing hilarious skits. 7 p.m. $35–135. www.classiccenter.com
Bill Nace, In A Kythe, Winston Barbe
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.pumayus.com
BILL NACE Experimental guitarist, visual artist and member of Body/Head.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
WINSTON BARBE Local songwriter and audio engineer backed by Ben Hackett, Jay Gonzalez and Phelan LaVelle.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy and Take This! Comedy present local comedians and improv. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Paint & Sip
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPaint a picture of a winter aurora lake landscape with sparkling grape juice and dessert. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Monday Coven
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesThis get-together is all about creating a safe space for a meaningful meeting experience. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA carnival fortune teller unleashes his egomaniacal fantasies to become a woo-woo media mogul in the impenetrable, psychedelic odyssey The Astrologer. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Attaboy Tapes Movie Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1974 Australian horror comedy film The Cars That Ate Paris. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Brady Michael Master Class
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Atlanta dancer who created the Risk Contemporary Dance Company and choreographs for Xcel Talent Agency and Admix Project will lead a class. Registration required. 8:30 p.m. $20. www.dancefx.org
Straitjacket Strippers, Warm Frames
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
STRAITJACKET STRIPPERS Sludge noise band straight from the depths of the sex shop psych ward.
WARM FRAMES Orlando noise rock band.
DJ LaDarius
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesKeepin' It Green and Brew-tiful St. Patrick's Day Celebration. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
DJ LADARIUS Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and help raise funds for Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful with a costume contest, raffle, performances and other activities.
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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