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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

Book Party with Gen Z Authors

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

Teen entrepreneurs Fenley Scurlock and Jason Liaw  celebrate the release of Down to Business: 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Event Series Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

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

The well-known stand-up comedian and actor is returning to spread laughs. Mar. 26–27, 7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com

Ghastly Horror Society

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

Screening of the 2024 horror film Systems Research. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Water Trivia

Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your H2knOwledge with water-themed goodies in recognition of World Water Day. 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

lighthearted

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.georgiatheatre.com

LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.

Concert Band, University Band

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

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

CONCERT BAND Ensemble made up of UGA's most talented non-music majors.

UNIVERSITY BAND Open enrollment ensemble that provides fellowship and creative self-expression through large concert band performances.

The Best of Clarinet

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

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

THE BEST OF CLARINET A recital by the UGA Clarinet Studio.

The Low Whites, Leah Calvert

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

8 p.m. (music). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE LOW WHITES New project led by Neal Fountain.

LEAH CALVERT Singer-songwriter, fiddler and vocalist who has played with the Zac Brown Band, The Dappled Grays and many others.

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Play the newest edition of a modern classic game for a chance to win prizes. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Homeschool Club

Homeschool Club

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

Drop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Chapter Chat

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

This month’s chat will feature City Spies by James Ponti with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

STRATTON JAMES Georgia singer-songwriter playing originals and covers.

Artist Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Multi-faceted artist Gregor Turk will discuss his “Welcome” installation of 77 security cameras in the museum’s lobby in the greater context of his work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

2024 Shouky Shaheen Lecture

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

Jennifer Stager, assistant professor of art history at John Hopkins University, will present on “Plato’s Polychrome Pharmacy.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Future Land Use Public Input

Fowler Drive Elementary School 400 Fowler Drive, Athens, United States

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

BFK Presents Reading Is Reading

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

A community-led showcase where five presenters get five minutes each to demonstrate how reading shows up in their life. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.booksforkeeps.org

Deltapalooza

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

UGA Tri Delta's Deltapalooza. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (music). $30. www.livewireathens.com

PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.

MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.

JAMESON TANK A high-energy mix of rock covers and originals led by Jameson Tankersly.

THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo-soul sounds.

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

Athens Science Café

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This month Dr. Mackensie Minnear will present on “Counting the Multiracial Population: How the U.S. Census Perpetuates Misconceptions and Marginalization.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Grassland

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

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

GRASSLAND Local seven-piece that describes its music as "Amerigrass," a mixture of jazz, folk, pop and bluegrass-inspired music.

Sound Studies Poetry Reading

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

Athens-area poets Magdalena Zurawski, Alex Johns, Jay Morris, Erik Brown and Will Stanier will share their work. 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

Dervish

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

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $35-55. pac.uga.edu

DERVISH Group formed 25 years ago that is now one of the most celebrated bands in Irish music for its striking interpretations of traditional Irish songs.

Galvin Cello Quartet

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

22nd Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. $75. www.mmcc-arts.org

GALVIN CELLO QUARTET With members from China, Brazil, South Korea and the U.S., the quartet brings together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Seven Year Witch, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Sleeper Cell

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

SEVEN YEAR WITCH Rock and roll band from Anderson, SC formed in 2018 by brothers Seth and Spencer Burden.

FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alternative and pop band inspired by The Cure, My Chemical Romance and Prince.

SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project.

Kevn Kinney & Friends Residency

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Kevn Kinney & Friends Residency. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/KevnKinneyMarch28

KEVN KINNEY The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency.

ABE PARTRIDGE Gritty folk singer-songwriter and visual artist from Mobile, AL.

Big Band Athens

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

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.

Comedy in the Cellar

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

This week Athens Comedy presents touring comedian Joe Pettis. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Event Series Blues Jam

Blues Jam

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

8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens

BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.

Event Series Fantastic Friday

Fantastic Friday

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Meet & Play

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

Visiting Artist Talk

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

UGA alumna Natalie Beall will speak on her work that invents new forms containing traces of functionality and fantasy. 10:30 a.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Event Series Mahjong Club

Mahjong Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party

Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com