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
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Publishing Your Book
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesAn introduction to publishing through Amazon KDP that will teach you how to format your book, how to choose a cover and more. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jane Harper’s novel The Lost Man. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Earl Swift will read from his book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America’s Second Slavery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Rabbit Box Storytelling: The Story of Your Name
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “The Story of Your Name” with eight people sharing the meaning behind their names. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Sun Room, Easy Honey
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21. www.40watt.com
SUN ROOM Surf rock band from southern California.
EASY HONEY Charleston, SC rock and roll band infused with singer-songwriter folk roots and East Coast surf rock.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
OPEN MIC Try out a new tune or sit back and relax. Every Tuesday.
Leah Calvert
No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
LEAH CALVERT Singer-songwriter, fiddler and vocalist who has played with the Zac Brown Band, The Dappled Grays and many others.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE "Remixes & Mashups" features a variety of pieces including Holst's "Suite in E-flat," Steven Bryant's “Suite Dream,” Gershwin's “Preludes,” Bach's “Menuet and Gigue” and Grantham’s “JS Dances.”
Rae & The Ragdolls, Florence Cardigan, The Downstairs
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild.
Even Hell Has Its Heroes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes presents a film about the drone metal band Earth that created a subgenre of music and played a pivotal role in the popularization of grunge. 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Torrance Festival of Ideas
Online GA, United StatesCelebrate 40 years of UGA’s Torrance Center for Creativity with three days of inspiring, innovative, thought-provoking discussions. Apr. 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/2024ideasfest
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
Parachute Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the librarians for engaging parachute activities followed by open play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
String Chamber Music
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING CHAMBER MUSIC UGA students perform.
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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Celebrating Kick Ath Women
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Women Who Work for a community-focused networking event with pop-up shops and light refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. $15. www.business.athensga.com
Mark Plemmons
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (6 p.m.)
Kids Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this month’s book Dogman with a party, games, crafts and snacks. Ages 8–11. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Talk
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists featured in the thesis exhibition “Sharpening a Screw” will discuss their work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Pancakes & PJs
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy pancakes and relax in pajamas or comfy wear while watching a movie that was filmed in Georgia. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Community Safety Town Hall
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDistrict Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and representatives from the ACC Sheriff’s Office and Police Department will discuss community safety. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6 p.m. $75. www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Launch
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and UGA writing teacher Leara Rhodes will celebrate the launch of her first novel Spancil Hill with an introduction by Mary Kay Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.leararhodes.com
Chris Lane
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHRIS LANE Multi-platinum artist with "a decidedly more country sound."
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
Próxima Parada, Oliver Hazard, Ben Chapman
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $20 (adv.). www.40watt.com
PRÓXIMA PARADA Indie soul group from San Luis Obispo, CA with sunny, mellow tunes.
OLIVER HAZARD Indie folk band from Waterville, OH.
BEN CHAPMAN Nashville-based songwriter with a soulful country blues style.
Burn Kit, Rosie & the Ratdogs, Running Riot, Here Be Monsters
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
BURN KIT New Hampshire melodic punk.
ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
RUNNING RIOT Punk and power-pop from Atlanta.
HERE BE MONSTERS Solo set of acoustic punk.
UGA Middle East Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA MIDDLE EAST ENSEMBLE An extension of the musicology/ethnomusicology program at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
Closing Reception
The artists behind Mase Pearson Photography and NiwRoc Studio will discuss their works on display, a collaboration of skateboarding photography and skateboard lamps. 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! 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.
