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Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
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Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
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Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
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Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
Improv with Flying Squid Comedy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Jeremy Minnick’s exhibition of wood board designs will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Daniel Hutchens Honorary Shebang Delang Jubilee & Magic Show
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.livewireathens.com
DANIEL HUTCHENS HONORARY SHEBANG DELANG JUBILEE & MAGIC SHOW Dozens of musicians will gather to pay tribute to the life and extensive song catalog of Bloodkin's Daniel Hutchens. Proceeds will benefit Nuçi's Space.
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
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a music performance by Elf Power. 7–10 p.m. $10. www.athfest.com
John McCauley, T. Hardy Morris
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $30–35. www.hendershotsathens.com
JOHN MCCAULEY Singer-songwriter from the alternative folk-rock band Deer Tick.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Elf Power
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest Kickoff Party. 7 p.m. (film), 9 p.m. (music). $10. athfest.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. Tonight's performance will follow a screening of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. documentary.
Nateball’s Little Funnybone
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensNathan Wright hosts two comedy shows, Five Minutes of Fire featuring 15 Athens comedians (7 p.m., $16) and Featured Foursome with headliner Lanny Farmer (9:30 p.m., $16). www.athfest.com
bad posture club, Peter Webb, Liliana Hudgens, DPCD
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BAD POSTURE CLUB Old timey-inspired queer folk outfit from Minneapolis.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative, jazz-influenced experimental folk.
LILIANA HUDGENS Cosmic country musician from Asheville, NC.
DPCD Strange nostalgia and parlor music from Chicago.
International Day of Yoga
Highland Yoga Athens 196 Alps Road, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/athens-yoga
Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Sourdough Starters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make starters of sourdough for baking bread at home. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe OCAF Members Exhibition and “The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Organically Programmed, Cardynal + the Flock, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, The Asymptomatics, Heffner
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (5 p.m.)
CARDYNAL + THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies. (5:50 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local weirdo pop act that combines elements of new wave, post-punk, disco and surf rock and claims a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (6:45 p.m.)
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Rambunctious indie-rock party ensemble that dips into post-punk, funk and even psychedelic folk rock. (7:50 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (9 p.m.)
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Neat Freak, Goodhost, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Triplicate, Silent Disco with Booty Boyz
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. (5:25 p.m.)
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements. (6:15 p.m.)
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song. (7:15 p.m.)
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid. (8:25 p.m.)
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio formed by Z-dawg the Booty Hunter, Immuzikation and Twin Powers that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess. (9 p.m.)
Family Fishing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Full Moon School of Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from Full Moon School of Music's summer camp program will show off what they learned. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.)
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
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Tommy Townsend, Woody Garrison, William Tonks, Clay Leverett with John Neff, Mannequin Party
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man. (7:15 p.m.)
WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m.)
WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (8:45 p.m.)
CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The 20+ year Athens resident playing rock and country with his longtime bandmate John Neff. (9:30 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. Vic Awards finalist! (10:15 p.m.)
Shayna Steele
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
SHAYNA STEELE Dynamic soul and jazz vocalist from New York who recently released her fourth studio album, Gold Dust.
Betsy Franck, Josh Joplin, Kyshona
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music. (7:30 p.m.)
JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter whose live performances are refreshing in their emotional immediacy, balanced by his good humor and immense gift for storytelling. (8:30 p.m.)
KYSHONA Musician who honed her gift for storytelling through song while working as a music therapist. (10 p.m.)
Annie Leeth, Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings into experimental pop tunes. (8:30 p.m.)
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. (10 p.m.)
Lassine Kouyate
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
LASSINE KOUYATE West African Mande roots-meets-American folk rock project of Georgia-based Americana and folk singer-songwriter Adam Klein.
Hiding Places, Honeypuppy, Coma Therapy, Wieuca
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
HIDING PLACES Curiosity-driven alternative folk project based in Brooklyn. (9:30 p.m.)
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (10:30 p.m.)
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave. (11:30 p.m.)
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. (12:30 a.m.)
Cam & His Dam Jam Band, Bird Dog Jubilee, Alien Funk Academy
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. (9:30 p.m.)
BIRD DOG JUBILEE A rock and roll collection of instrumentalists that blur the lines between structured songs and improvisational jams. (10:45 p.m.)
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish. (12:30 a.m.)
Lungburner, Dead Vibes Ensemble, Husk, Nihilus
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through "slow riffs and bong rips." (9:30 p.m.)
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers. (10:30 p.m.)
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences. (11:30 p.m.)
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs. (12:30 a.m.)
Oxystar, Ancient Infant, Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock. (10 p.m.)
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. (11 p.m.)
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta. (12:15 a.m.)
DJ Kountry Boy, Nony1, DJ Sublime, Motorhead2x, DJ Kountry Boy & DJ Sublime B2B
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DJ KOUNTRY BOY Local DJ who spins his diverse collection at gigs across Georgia and has opened for artists like Travis Porter and Juicy J. (10 p.m.)
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (11 p.m.)
DJ SUBLIME Local DJ known for his versatile rap and hip-hop party mixes. (11:10 p.m.)
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party. (12 a.m.)
DJ KOUNTRY BOY & DJ SUBLIME B2B The two local DJs return to the stage for back-to-back sets. (12:10 a.m.)
Gabriella Delliponti, hallpass, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound is full of catchy hooks, funky bass lines and heart-felt lyricism. (10:10 p.m.)
HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (11 p.m.)
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (12 a.m.)
Smokey Jones and The 3 Dollar Pistols, Kobanova
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (10:15 p.m.)
KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band. (11:45 p.m.)
Cannon Rogers, Cicada Rhythm, Susto
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams. (10:15 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (11 p.m.)
SUSTO A compelling blend of rock, folk and psychedelia with vivid country-esque storytelling. (12 a.m.)
Little Gold, All Gods, Commüne
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone. (10:15 p.m.)
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities. (11 p.m.)
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. (12 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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]