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
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
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society Meeting
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesChuck Murphy, a professional bird photographer and photography teacher, will speak about tips and tricks for better backyard bird photos. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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
Celtic Woman
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $39–155. www.classiccenter.com
CELTIC WOMAN Recording ensemble and performing collective whose repertoire encompasses Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and stirring originals. 20th anniversary tour!
Blue Stockings
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Little Gold, Fust, ROBE
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn 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
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
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
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
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSwing & Suds. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Cracker, Free Mountain, Megan Slankard
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-decade career.
FREE MOUNTAIN Local hard-rock supergroup featuring members of Hayride and The HEAP.
MEGAN SLANKARD San Francisco indie rocker.
Blue Stockings
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
Love Letters
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis fundraising performance will be performed by guest actors Daphne Ostle and Vince Rossano of the Lakeside Players. 8 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Liverpool Legends
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $35–65. www.mortontheatre.com
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Started by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, this group honors The Beatles' legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces.
Frank Hurricane, Infinite Favors, Lebo Jenkins
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
LEBO JENKINS Alien Appalachian, old-time tunes and American primitive compositions on banjo and scordatura guitar.
Godcaster, Immaterial Possession, Chandelier, Robe
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
GODCASTER Brooklyn-based rock band known for its explosive and maximalist live shows.
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
CHANDELIER Esoteric guitar band from Atlanta.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Newport Transplant, Christopher Seymore, Tyler Key & the Strangers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
CHRISTOPHER SEYMORE Self-described hillbilly poet and honky-tonk musician based in Houston, TX.
TYLER KEY & THE STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
Hedonistas
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEDONISTAS Five-piece funk rock band from Atlanta.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
Mark Plemmons, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Community Organizers Networking Meeting
AADM Justice Center and Bookstore 3700 Atlanta Hwy. (Georgia Square Mall, 1st floor), Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast with community-minded professionals and discuss how you can work together to creative a more inclusive and equitable Athens. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
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. 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
Georgia Beer Day
Athens, GA Athens, GA, United StatesAthens’ participating breweries Athentic Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Southern Brewing Co. will be offering a limited edition collector’s pint glass with individual celebrations. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Broderick Flanigan will guide an exploration of the history of Hot Corner, a vibrant African-American business district. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Camp-In Meet and Greet
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAs part of Cracker’s Camp-In weekend, meet and greet with the band followed by a music performance by Johnny Hickman. 2 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Storybook Trail New Story Debut
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s featured story is Julie the Rockhound by local author Gail Karwoski, and there will be rock activities including a rock trade. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Hu$h Money
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hushmoneyathens
HU$H MONEY Local cover band playing rock hits covering generations of music.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGuest instructor Becky Galvin will teach some basic line dances in a laid back environment. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Ciné Oscar Gala
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis fundraiser features a red carpet entry, swag bags, live music, dancing, buffet, live auction, photo booths, contests and more. 6–10 p.m. $150 & up. www.athenscine.com
Randall Bramblett Big Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesRandall's Birthday Show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/RandallBramblettMarch9
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Tonight's performance will include the Megablasters.
Opening Reception
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GAThe exhibition “In Like a Lion” will feature local works by Gary Autry, Jamal Whitaker and more with snacks and G. Bronco spinning tunes. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
JW Francis, Oceanic Sound Research, Doc Calico & John Kiran Fernandes Duo
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.cloudrecordings.com
JW FRANCIS NYC lo-fi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop.
OCEANIC SOUND RESEARCH Ambient electronic trio from Athens featuring Elephant 6 pioneer John Kiran Fernandes (Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System), Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed) and Kyle MacKinnel (Casual Ether) perpetually scanning the depths.
DOC CALICO & JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Mystical wizard multi-instrumentalist from Atlanta with John Kiran Fernandes on clarinet.
Cracker, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Anne Harris
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-decade career.
AARON LEE TASJAN Drivin N Cyin and Semi Precious Weapons member with his own style of indie folk grit.
ANNE HARRIS Chicago-based singer-songwriter and violinist who incorporates elements of Celtic music, folk rock, Afrobeat, soul and chamber music into her own unique sound.
Blue Stockings
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Creative Theatre presents a play following a tumultuous academic year with students fighting to change the future of education. Mar. 7–9, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
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
Down the Rabbit Hole Comedy
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA showcase of comedians from Athens and Atlanta hosted by Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Moulin Rouge!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents a dance performance reimagining Baz Luhrman’s 2001 cult classic film. 8 p.m. (doors). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
Julianna Money, Gracie Huffman, Drew Beskin
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIANNA MONEY Existential indie folk-rock musician based in Atlanta known for her haunting vocal delivery and inspired melodies.
GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-songwriter of the Athens-based band lighthearted.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Broken String Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.