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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
Opening Reception
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of tours, drinks and light snacks to celebrate the opening of “House Party: Digging Into House Show History in Athens.” 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the link between food and human connection with this weekly series in August. This week is a “Living History Portrayal” of Julia Child by Leslie Goddard. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesView Paul Pfeiffer’s “Red Green Blue” immersive video installation with a performance by the UGA Redcoat Marching Band to follow. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenaeum.uga.edu
Gray Robinson
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
GRAY ROBINSON Pop country artist from Nashville.
The Lickskillets, Dust Bowl Fairies
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
THE LICKSKILLETS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes.
DUST BOWL FAIRIES Dark carnival band from the New York Hudson Valley playing a fairytale fusion of circus, post-punk and gothic folk music.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Vino and Van Gogh
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a glass of wine while you paint along with an instructor. Supplies provided. Call to register. 7 p.m. $25. 706-7420823
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Jason Webb. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Ray Fulcher
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
RAY FULCHER Nashville-based country artist and UGA alum who's written a handful of songs for Luke Combs.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS This 18-member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the '40s to dance tunes of the '50s, '60s and '70s.
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Bella’s Bartok, The Duck Hare Jugband
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
BELLA'S BARTOK What started as a group of street performers in Great Barrington, MA, has evolved into an interactive spectacle of outspoken political messages weaving together punk, folk, pop and Americana.
THE DUCK HARE JUGBAND Local project emerging from the center of Rabbit Hole Studios.
Leah Belle Faser
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com
LEAH BELLE FASER Atlanta/Nashville-based singer-songwriter making up-tempo pop country.
Open Studio
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will hold open studio hours while working on a new installation. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Bookish Trailblazers
Harris Shoals Park Harris Shoals Dr, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other members of the Oconee County Library community for a meandering walk, and talk about books and more. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin librarian Ms. Carley for a hands-on sensory art project. Ages 1-5 years. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Cosmic Charlie
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15–20. www.bit.ly/CosmicCharlieSept1
COSMIC CHARLIE Talented local Grateful Dead tribute act established in 1999.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Open Mic Comedy
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Miles Bunch, this open mic comedy will feature comedian Ulises Deras. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 7:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Jake Brower, Dim Watts, Cinnamon Queen
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Angela Rio Art Opening. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
DIM WATTS Psych folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
CINNAMON QUEEN Psych-tinged pop songwriting and recording project of Ryan Donegan, who is joined by a rotating cast of friends.
Andrew Dixon, Jeremy Baker
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $14 (adv.), $17. www.40watt.com
ANDREW DIXON Up-and-coming country music artist hailing from the small town of Ila, GA.
JEREMY BAKER North Georgia raised singer-songwriter slamming country with the rowdiness of rock.
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAngela Rio’s artwork will be on display with music performances by Jake Brower, Dim Watts and Cinnamon Queen. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.wpengine.com
Chop Shop II
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mojohand, Cam and His Dam Jam Band, Rae and The Ragdolls
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
MOJOHAND Cosmic Americana with a heavy dose of improvisation.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.
RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
Parking Garage, Swear Jar, Florence Cardigan
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Debut show from local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
Dana Ives, Kairos, The Bearcats
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DANA IVES Where lucid, screeching guitar melodies lay overtop aggressively raw drums and vocals, providing the perfect marriage of indie-rock and post-punk.
KAIROS Three-piece alt-rock, reggae, punk, surf, dance, hip hop, ska fusion band from Austin, TX.
THE BEARCATS Alternative rock group playing a mix of originals and covers.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Jim Cook, The Hobohemians
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. (12 p.m.)
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
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
Brown Bag Family Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your favorite lunch or snack and enjoy a rated-PG family film. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Watch Party and Family Tailgate
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, and feel like you’re at the game. All ages. 1 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Side Pieces
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
SIDE PIECES Claire Campbell, Ansley Stewart and Betsy Frank perform in the round.
Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks. 6 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Watch Party: UGA vs. TN Martin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks with food on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Drew Beskin & The Sunshine, Spencer Thomas & The Jokers, Hunter Morris & Blue Blood
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DREW BESKIN & THE SUNSHINE Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys. EP release show for Garrett!
SPENCER THOMAS & THE JOKERS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.
HUNTER MORRIS & BLUE BLOOD Indie rock act from Athens whose sound varies from grunge to folk.
Fortyfest: Tommy Valentine’s 40th at the 40 Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.40watt.com
FORTYFEST Celebrate Tommy Valentine's 40th birthday with performances by Calvin Orlando Smith, Cassie Chantel, Ishues, Nicholas Mallis, T. Hardy Morris, Ant tha Ripper, BlackNerdNinja, Celest Ngeve, Dave Marr, Elite tha Showstoppa, Kxng Blanco, Life the Griot, Motorhead2x, P.O. the Priceless One, Trvy, Uniqe, Whisper tha Freak and more. Tonight's event will be hosted by Montu Miller, Kelly Girtz and DJ Chief Rocka. All proceeds benefit Nuçi's Space.
