Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Honeypuppy, Sunset Honor Unit, Neat Freak
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Album release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
NEAT FREAK New Athens band.
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
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
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Visiting Author
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesSuchitra Vijayan is a writer, essayist, lawyer and photographer who wrote Midnight’s Borders and will speak about the voices of Indian political prisoners. 5 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Sonya Baker
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 5 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SONYA BAKER Soprano singer presenting the lecture recital “For Thee We Sing: The Historical Implications of Marian Anderson’s 1939 Easter Concert."
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York-based artist Fabienne Lasserre will discuss her art practice and the process of making her solo exhibition “Listeners.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
The Valton Gallery 625 Barber Street, Suite 120, Athens, United StatesOutsider artist and painter Valton Murray’s collection of works featuring abstract botanicals, bright colors and surrealist landscapes will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.statethelabel.com
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
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. W. David Bradford will present on the evolution of cannabis policy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Concerto Competition Winners with the UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID). $20. music.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS WITH THE UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA This year’s winners are Michael Chapa, saxophone; Bailey Hume, clarinet; Min-Chen Lee, piano; Sean Smith, violin; Aly Soriano, piano; and Xiaoqian Sun, piano.
Bad Ath Babes Anniversary Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens’ first and only all-woman stand-up comedy show celebrates one year of laughs. 7:45 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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.
Patio, Schmooze
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
Benefit for Palestine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBenefit for Palestine. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Tamar Rubin with Zac Hadlock. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. Performances for Young People Series event. 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
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
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Chloe Lacasse. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Greg Kirkland Garner and Greg Stuart
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DAVID KIRKLAND GARNER AND GREG STUART University of South Carolina associate professors perform "Short Stories, Vol. 1."
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Fabienne Lasserre’s sculpture/painting hybrids will be on display in the exhibition “Listeners.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
The Bones of St. Michael
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL New band of veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman’s exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” features a collection of photographs on display through March. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Shawn Mullins
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/3NmY0R1
SHAWN MULLINS Singer-songwriter whose Grammy Award-nominated No. 1 hit, "Lullaby," shot him to fame in 1998.
Bit Brigade, Lazer/Wulf
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes The Legends of Zelda and Castlevania.
LAZER/WULF Avant-metal trio blending prog, thrash and other heavy elements.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
The 1992 Honda Civics
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe local improv group returns with its unique, high energy, long-form show featuring musical standup by Julianne Merrit. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Swear Jar, Hotel Hugo, Parking Garage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SWEAR JAR Local alternative rock band bringing '90s grungy pastiches with a twinge of something modern at the edges.
HOTEL HUGO Charleston indie rock band with a penchant for nostalgia and a knack for crystal walls of sound.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass.
The Outfield Clovers, Pinto Sunshine, Mars Hill
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta rock band with indie and Midwest emo influences.
PINTO SUNSHINE Atlanta indie prog-rock band.
MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.
Sheriff John Q. Williams Campaign Launch Party
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this re-election campaign with barbecue plates, drinks, desserts, music and games. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.johnqforsheriff.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is creating miniature furniture out of popsicle sticks. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
3rd Annual Step Resurgence
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal elementary, middle and high school division step teams will compete with teams from around the nation. 12 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/leagueofstep
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of one-hour dance classes will be held throughout the day open to the public. Registration recommended. 1–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Project Homebound Ambassadors
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet adoptable dogs that are part of the Project Homebound training program. 2–4 p.m. www.athenspets.net
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $30–69. pac.uga.edu
