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
SRP Kickoff
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe library’s Summer Olympics programming kickoff will have international snacks, a flag activity and other cultural crafts. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Mountain Grass Unit
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT Three Birmingham pickers adding a bluegrass touch to country, jazz, funk, rock and even metal.
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
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.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
AI for Image Generation and Editing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use tools to generate and edit content, and to create images and art from text prompts. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
To The Left of Time
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn recognition of the life and legacy of writer Thomas Lux there will be readings of his work followed by a light reception. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.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
Sofia Talvik, Jim White
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25. www.wintervillecenter.com
JIM WHITE Winterville-based singer-songwriter with a canny lyrical style and a Southern gothic flair.
SOFIA TALVIK Swedish singer-songwriter whose folk and Americana tunes have Nordic influences.
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
Andy Loebs, Cry9c, Marcel Sletten, Ohmu
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ANDY LOEBS Philadelphia-based producer and multi-instrumentalist who creates electronic music.
CRY9C Philadelphia-based atmospheric electronic music.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
JD Pinkus, Donkey Punch
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States40 Years of Dyson. 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, long-running local hard-rock band.
JD PINKUS Longtime Butthole Surfers member playing psychedelic, punky "spacegrass" on banjo.
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
Popsicles in the Park
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy popsicles, chalk and fun outdoor activities. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Rosé-a-Thon
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in to learn about and taste from over a dozen bottles of the season’s featured rosés. Registration required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $25. www.pintaschoolofwine.com
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.
Animal Prince
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ANIMAL PRINCE Captivating and soulful art-pop project from singer-violinist Fae Nageon de Lestang and percussionist Grant McLeod.
GOD SPANK
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series of performances by contemporary Athens-based artists Mickey Boyd, Ethan Snow and Ahndhi Sticha explores the future of humanity. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Dance After Dark
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up and bring your heels for dance classes in beginning heels, chairs and tricks, and advanced heels. Ages 18 & up. 6–9 p.m. $15–35. www.dancefx.org
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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
of Montreal, Godcaster
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence. Touring behind the new album, Lady on The Cusp.
GODCASTER Brooklyn-based rock band known for its explosive and maximalist live shows.
Know When To Fold ‘Em
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesKnow When To Fold 'Em. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $10–40. bit.ly/KennyRogersTributeAthens
ALLSTAR ATHENS SONGWRITERS Todd Cowart, Bo Hembree, Curt Spell, Fester Hagood, Kimberly Morgan York, Joshua Walker, Brodye Brooks and Casey King come together for this Kenny Rogers tribute show.
Vincas, Psychic Death, Coma Therapy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
PSYCHIC DEATH Dark no wave goth-punk group with elements of psych and shoegaze.
COMA THERAPY Muscular, dark post-punk influenced by goth and no wave.
Rose Hotel, McKendrick Bearden, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Kentucky songwriter Jordan Reynolds. Album release show!
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
First Annual BMFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesFirst Annual BMFest. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
POWDERKEG New Atlanta band blending hardcore punk and metal influences.
UNUS MUNDUS Southern industrial blues-tinged doom metal by Steve Fitzpatrick and Rob Fluhr.
BRYANT PEREZ Local musician dabbling in hip hop and multiple other genres.
RAT BABIES Doomy, psychedelic, long-running local two-piece.
Greylow
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens10 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
GREYLOW Athens rock band that has post-rock, alternative, garage and psychedelic influences.
New Weirdos
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. (doors), 11:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
NEW WEIRDOS Atlanta power-pop band with a wide variety of influences.
Aly Willman, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
ALYS WILLMAN Athens singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DJ Reindeer Games, Sarah Mootz
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensAthens Pride Parade & Resource Fair. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenspride.org
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce while also DJ-ing for Linqua Franqa. Today's performances will begin after the parade concludes.
SARAH MOOTZ Indie pop and rock artist with a lot of soul.
Nancy Green Ceramics Studio Group Summer Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCheck out pottery by Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers and Sunkoo Yuh. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-410-5200
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, garden tours, outdoor concert, food trucks and a silent auction. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for a puppet show by Lee Bryan, crafts, “Touch the Truck” showcase of city vehicles, a petting zoo, tours of the Heritage Room and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
OCB Unbroken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWidmer Unbroken Nutritional Coaching & Unbroken Movement host this health and fitness competition with a variety of categories and divisions. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20–75. www.mortontheatre.com
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin LeAnn Rutledge from the Oconee River Resource Council to learn about birds and create a birding journal. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Family Fun Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesSummer reading kickoff with attractions including talks with Ranger Sarah of Watson Mill State Park, a balloon twister, survival skill lessons and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
