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
Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GACelebrate 25 years of the festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Creature Comforts’ 10th Anniversary
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate the brewery’s milestone with special glassware, food trucks and live music. 12–11 p.m. $24.99–109.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Creature Comforts’ 10th Anniversary Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCreature Comforts' 10th Anniversary Party. 12–11 p.m. $25. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
PENELOPE ROAD BAND Atlanta-based band combining elements of soul, roots, funk, country and rock.
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performing nonstop horn-driven hits.
Bachata Workshops
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTerri Ann Feliciano, a founder of Atrevidos Dance Company, will lead a series of three different bachata classes. 1–4:30 p.m. $25/per workshop. bit.ly/bachata2024
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, textiles, one-of-a-kind home decor and more with live music and refreshments. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Cobbham Historic Neighborhood Athens, United StatesJacob Richardson will guide an exploration of the history of Cobbham, Athens’ first neighborhood. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
The Love.Craft Band
Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United StatesMini Masters Mini Golf Tournament. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United StatesIn benefit of Love.Craft Athens, enjoy a fun day of mini golf games. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
Rock Doc Block: The Story of the Minutemen
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen presented by David Barbe. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHauntFest. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARMA KAT Group blending indie, pop and jazz. (5:10 p.m.)
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline. (6 p.m.)
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mía Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy. (6:55 p.m.)
NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens. (7:50 p.m.)
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life. (8:30 p.m.)
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio. (9:40 p.m.)
HOUSE GUESTS High-energy indie alternative rock band playing covers and originals. (10:35 p.m.)
FIRST JASON Ari Lehman, the first Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, performs with his metal band. (11:30 p.m.)
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 6, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 7, 4–11 p.m. $15/day or $25/weekend (adv.), $20/day. www.hauntfest.us
Rock Doc Block: The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. presented by Bryan Poole. 6 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Strange Ducks
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
STRANGE DUCKS Local group that grew out of a biweekly song circle at Rabbit Hole Studios and plays everything from folk, bluegrass, classic rock and blues.
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Café Apollinaire
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Fine Arts Academy will present its seventeenth “artsplosion” featuring live music, art, a short film, readings of short plays and comedy. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiafinearts.org
WrestleMania 40
Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCome watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu
Slaughter Beach, Dog
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
SLAUGHTER BEACH, DOG Indie-rock band from Philadelphia formed in 2014 by Jake Ewald of Modern Baseball.
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15–17. pac.uga.edu
AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.
New Sensation
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryApr6
NEW SENSATION American tribute band to Australia's #1 export, INXS.
Bad Moon Riders
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $34.95. [email protected]
BAD MOON RIDERS The ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute show.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of fun with open drag night. 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Night Palace, Dear Nora, Jake Brower
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
DEAR NORA Indie-pop band formed in Portland, OR in 1999.
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
Nightshade Family Homegrown
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States11 p.m.–4 a.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY HOMEGROWN Tonight spotlights locals who have been instrumental in building the electronic music scene since the ‘90s: DJ 43, D:RC and XB, with support from DJ Banjo.
Classic City Rollergirls
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch this intraleague match of Green vs. Black. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
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
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Bring an instrument to participate in an open jam or just grab a seat and enjoy.
45th Annual Miss Black University of Georgia Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this academic scholarship competition contestants will compete in platform speech, talent presentation, question and answer, and formal wear. 3–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Crawfish Boil
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Beer Day with a bottomless crawfish/low country boil. 3–8 p.m. $30–40. www.palomapark.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
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHauntFest. 4–11 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
THE YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS A frankenband of some lawyers, a librarian and a neurosurgeon stitching together a spooky set of rock covers. (4 p.m.)
JACKET Athens band rooted in heavy alt rock, grunge and punk rock spirit, peppered with gritty downtown service industry ruckus. (5 p.m.)
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece. (6 p.m.)
SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (7 p.m.)
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass. (8 p.m.)
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock." (9 p.m.)
ROOMMATE What happens when funk and soul meet indie rock. (10 p.m.)
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
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 6, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 7, 4–11 p.m. $15/day or $25/weekend (adv.), $20/day. www.hauntfest.us
Empress Mokah, DJ D Blue
6 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
EMPRESS MOKAH Mokah Jasmine Johnson makes her live musical debut. EP release party for Love & Justice!
DJ D BLUE Sounds of reggae, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.
WrestleMania 40
Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCome watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens
R. Mexico, Marcel Sletten, Sophia Ruben
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
R. MEXICO Atlanta/NYC-based producer known for collaborating with acts such as Atlas Sound, Elysia Crampton and Gobby.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
SOPHIA RUBEN Local dark ambient composer spins gothic club tracks.
Rock Doc Block: Running with Our Eyes Closed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed presented by Bertis Downs. 7:15 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians including Angel, Jacob Snipes, Tim Chirikalov and more hosted by Lanny Farmer. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Total Solar Eclipse Event
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesSolar glasses will be provided with activities and crafts for attendees to watch the eclipse. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chris Renzema, Citizens
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHRIS RENZEMA Singer-songwriter from Grand Rapids, MI who blends indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk influences into his music.
CITIZENS Seattle, WA-based Christian rock band.
