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
Nolan Taylor, Zandi Holup
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
NOLAN TAYLOR Singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH who writes about themes including desperation, sorrow and joy and delivers songs with a wide range of vocal emotion.
ZANDI HOLUP Nashville-based folk singer-songwriter who takes inspiration from Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.
Rovshan Mamedkuliev
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
ROVSHAN MAMEDKULIEV Esteemed classical guitarist who has won over 25 awards in national and international competitions.
Jordi Savall, Hespèrion XXI
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
JORDI SAVALL Spanish conducter, composer, viol player and researcher of early music. A pre-performance talk will be held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
HESPÈRION XXI International early music ensemble directed by Jordi Savall.
Sunset Honor Unit
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray). Swing by the station to watch live or tune in to 90.5 FM.
Sunset Honor Unit, Lily Konigsberg, Greta Keating
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
LILY KONIGSBERG Brooklyn, NY-based singer-songwriter who makes poppy and plainspoken indie rock.
GRETA KEATING Songwriter whose sound is comparable to Angel Olsen and Sharon Van Etten.
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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCuratorial intern Mary Alice Smith will discuss selected objects from the museum’s self-taught art collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Public Memory and Our Passing World
Online GA, United StatesThis virtual discussion will explore the power of the arts and public memory in a time of climate change. Register for Zoom link. 4 p.m. FREE! www.events.mellon.org
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
Future Land Use Public Input
Hilsman Middle School 870 Gaines School Road, Athens, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1991 Japanese science fiction film Zeiram. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Music for Medical Aid in Gaza
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMusic for Medical Aid in Gaza. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
SARAH ZÚÑIGA Ecuadorian-Nicaraguan, New York born singer-songwriter and guitarist who has made Athens her home.
FREEMAN LEVERITT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences.
Chinese Music Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ensemble performing folk, classical and contemporary music of China on instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa and yangqin.
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.
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe 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
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and learn about the Revolutionary War by watching “Liberty Kids” and doing a craft. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Odum Environmental Ethics Lecture
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesBestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of “We Are the ARK” Mary Reynolds will present. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Future Land Use Public Input
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCollage and mixed media artist Sadie Padial will have artwork on view. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
DJ De La Luna
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSadie Padial Pop-Up Exhibition. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco.
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA Congress Week
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesFormer U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus and USG Chancellor Emeritus Steve Wrigley will discuss empowering citizens and government in different areas. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.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
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
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
Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary theatre artist Mike Wiley will engage people of all ages to learn about Emmett Till. 7 p.m. $15–25. www.mortontheatre.com
“The Simpsons” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “The Simpsons” trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
flipturn, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
RICHY MITCH & THE COAL MINERS Folk-rock band from Colorado Springs, CO.
Robert Jon & The Wreck, Kobanova
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TheFoundryApr11
ROBERT JON & THE WRECK Blues rock and Southern rock band from Southern California.
KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band.
Seth Martin, Winston Barbe, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SETH MARTIN Georgia born and raised songwriter, painter, filmmaker, short story writer, photographer and poet currently working in Nashville.
WINSTON BARBE Local songwriter and audio engineer backed by Ben Hackett, Jay Gonzalez and Phelan LaVelle.
HONEYPUPPY Solo set by Josie Callahan of the four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
RM Francis, Ohmu, Marcel Sletten
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
RM FRANCIS Acclaimed Seattle computer musician known for releasing work on labels such as Flea, Conditional and SUPERPANG.
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents a local lineup of comedians booked and produced by Tim Pruitt of Take This! Comedy. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Morning Mindfulness: Slow Art Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Slow Art Day with a group meditation focusing on introspection and artistic exploration. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
High Museum of Art Conversation
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographers Tommy Kha and Jill Frank, of the High Museum exhibition “Truth Told Slant,” will join a panel discussion moderated by Jon Feinstein. 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
