Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Remembrance and Reckoning
Danielsville Senior Center 1265 GA-98, Danielsville, GeorgiaJoin the community in observing the 60th anniversary of the murder of LTC Lemuel Penn by the Ku Klux Klan. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
The warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Jul. 11 & 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Jul. 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Clifford The Big Red Dog
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDress as your favorite book character, hear stories, make crafts and get your picture taken with Clifford. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Throwback Thursday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of a family movie voted on by attendees with lemonade and popcorn. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
DMC: Blender for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create basic 3D objects using Blender. Registration is required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Turnstiles
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TurnstilesJuly11
TURNSTILES The ultimate tribute to the music of Billy Joel.
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
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
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.
Dish, Antlered Aunt Lord, Racecar 44
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
DISH Asheville band crafting a singular indie sound influenced by post-rock, slowcore and jazz.
ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback-drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny).
RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.
Don Chambers, Jeffrey Butzer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
JEFFREY BUTZER Composer who works with accordion, toy piano, electric piano, chord organs, glockenspiel, melodica, banjo and other noise makers.
Magic Rockers of Texas, T. Hardy Morris
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MAGIC ROCKERS OF TEXAS Austin quartet whose sound falls somewhere between garage punk and saccharine pop.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
The warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Jul. 11 & 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Jul. 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Sew Book Jackets
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCraft your own book jacket with provided materials. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
The Core
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheCoreInAthens
THE CORE Atlanta act recreating the sounds of the 1990s H.O.R.D.E. Tour through songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit, Phish and more.
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
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Life Sucks
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBased on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, the cast is drawn from local comedians around the area. Jul. 12, 7 p.m. Jul. 13–14, 5 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Guru, Full on Mone’t, Perfect Animal, Tyl3r Davis, Way Past Cool, Alley Bei
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Breeding Ground Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
ALLEY BEI Whimsical and varied artist who incorporates multilingual and multicultural influences into her music. (8 p.m.)
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.(8:40 p.m.)
TYL3R DAVIS Athens-based recording artist and vocalist with heartfelt melodies and confident flows. (9:25 p.m.)
PERFECT ANIMAL Indie rock from Atlanta with shoegaze guitar and introspective lyrics. (10:15 p.m.)
FULL ON MONE'T Multimedia artist from Central PA who makes sad ukulele songs. (11 p.m.)
BAD GURU Conscious-shifting creatives casting cosmic concerts to the collective. (11:50 p.m.)
Dwight Smith, Other Vessels, Nigel Wright, A.M. Rodriguez
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
DWIGHT SMITH Travel-inspired indie folk and baroque pop.
OTHER VESSELS Genre-defying musical project of singer-songwriter Miranda Haney.
NIGEL WRIGHT Georgia-based folk musician.
A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter.
Can’t Read, Dividers, Team Deathmatch, Nanocar
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CAN'T READ NYC indie rockers signed to Primordial Void, for fans of Pavement, Sebadoh and Flying Nun Records.
DIVIDERS Athens country rock outfit featuring members of The Rishis, Chairs and Organically Programmed Orchestra.
TEAM DEATHMATCH Atlanta shoegaze band led by Reed Winckler, crafting dreamy rock similar to Galaxie 500 and Bar Italia.
NANOCAR Local indie rockers with rich harmonic segments; RIYL Big Star and Yankee-era Wilco.
Karaoke
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
KARAOKE Tonight's your night to shine.
Houston in the Blind, Thayer Sarrano
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8:30 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock outfit from Los Angeles.
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland."
Heart of Pine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" roots rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament
UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States
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
Alys Willman, Mark Plemmons
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.)
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (10 a.m.)
Southeast Striders Walking Club 5K & 10K
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a guided walk around Athens followed by lunch. 8:15 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (walk). $4 (children under 18 FREE!). 904-704-8402
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
The warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Jul. 11 & 12, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Jul. 13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesFolk art painter Sherre Watwood will discuss her artistic heritage, inspirations and techniques. 11 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Star Wars Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesFans of all ages can meet Star Wars characters, make crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
I Survived!
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesVisit activity stations with fun STEAM challenges based on the popular book series I Survived by Laura Tarshis. All ages. 11 a.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