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
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
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
Edible Compost Teen Activity
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin to take part in edible compost activities. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour
J.G. Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn honor of National Beverage Day the plant will offer a free walking tour, a water taste test challenge and a variety of beverages from a water bar. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activities
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1972 horror film Seven Blood Stained Orchids. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
David Dondero
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
DAVID DONDERO Singer-songwriter formerly of Sunbrain and This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb who is often compared to Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt.
Dylan Rowen, House Guests, Karma Kat
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DYLAN ROWEN Athens singer-songwriter.
HOUSE GUESTS Four-piece Athens rock band.
KARMA KAT Athens local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
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.
Pre-K Program Sweet Pea Club
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesFamilies can join for a morning of adventure including songs, puppets, stories, hikes and games. Ages 3–5. Registration required. 10:15 a.m. FREE! bot.uga.edu
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 enjoy crafts, games and snacks for the end of spring semester party. Ages 8–12. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Trisha Adams
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
TRISHA ADAMS Folk and Americana songwriter.
Justice For Jaden Barnett Rally
ACC Courthouse 325 E Washington St, Athens, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement is leading a rally in opposition to criminal charges being dismissed in the Barnett v. Tatum trial. 6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
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
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
OPEN MIC Winterville Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and fiddler Adam Poulin host an outdoor open mic night.
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
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA screening of 1957 Japanese sci-fi fantasy film The Mysterians. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Inflections” features works by Kaitlin Thurlow, Maria Canzano and Morgan Auten Smith. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
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
The Lord of the Rings Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your The Lord of the Rings trivia knowledge based on the books and movies with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Still Standing
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/PalomaParkAthens
STILL STANDING Elton John tribute band.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Cheese Dream, Wonderland Rangers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
CHEESE DREAM Psychedelic guitars merge with grooving bass and drums to embark on an unforgettable musical adventure fraught with mystery.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Acid gospel, space disco, ADHD-core.
Julia Nyunt, Pretty Colors, Cat Littlepage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
PRETTY COLORS Soft and dreamy psych-tinged indie rock.
CAT LITTLEPAGE Local folk artist.
In Your Dreams
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSpeakeasy Dance presents an evening of dance performances in different styles. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
Cannon Rogers, T Hardy Morris and Conor Donohue
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player. Debuting his country single, "Abel's Blues."
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Accompanied tonight by Conor Donohue.
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]
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
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Composting Basics
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission will answer questions about composting and have bins to give away. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Talking Coyote
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCoyote researchers will cover a wide range of topics about the mysterious urban predator, including how to keep your family and pets safe. All ages. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Mic Crenshaw & Moe Bowstern discuss their book It Did Happen Here: An Antifascist People’s History. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
The Cemetery Club
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 10–11 & 17–18, 7 p.m. May 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $9-17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
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
Flat Tired
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FLAT TIRED Atlanta six-piece sharing their love for the timeless songwriters of '70s roots rock and classic '60s country.
Steeln’ Peaches
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STEELN' PEACHES A group of some of Florida’s most exciting young musicians paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.
