Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
Dion Lunadon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $13. www.athenscine.com
DION LUNADON Rock musician (The D4, A Place to Bury Strangers) from New Zealand known for his high energy and often unpredictable stage presence.
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
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jim & Jack
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
JIM & JACK Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
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
Craft and Sip
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake two pairs of unique earring sets with Villa Boutique. 6 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAThe annual fall kickoff meeting will feature a potluck dinner and silent auction followed by a talk by Jim Ozier, a biologist with Georgia Power. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Pony Bradshaw
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PONY BRADSHAW Country songs that are rich with imagery of mountain laurel and tobacco leaves.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY Two-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist known for her flatpicking, clawhammer and crosspicking guitar prowess.
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Ethan WL, Dhana Jeera, Marcel Sletten
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ETHAN WL American Primitive guitarist hailing from Boston, crafting entrancing Fahey-esque compositions.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
MARCEL SLETTEN Athens producer and Primordial Void founder performs a rare set of minimalist, American Primitive-inspired MIDI guitar compositions.
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
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Altered Books
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe “Wonders of Watercolor” and first annual juried exhibitions will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). 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
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Vincas. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–27. www.40watt.com
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
Austin Miller & Amanda Esposito
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
AUSTIN MILLER & AMANDA ESPOSITO Marietta songwriters diving deep into timeless Americana with their own modern approach.
Kinky Waikiki
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLuau Party. 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
League of Step Fundraiser
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents will perform a step demonstration followed by live music in benefit of the League of Step. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $10 (w/ student ID), $20. bit.ly/80sPartyAthens
Giant Day, Forceghost, Minorcan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (M Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).
FORCEGHOST Electronic psych duo based out of Augusta.
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
Drivin’ N Cryin’, Elf Power
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/DrivinNCryinSept6
DRIVIN’ N CRYIN’ Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
Viv and the Things, Liz Farrell, Tim Platz
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
LIZ FARRELL Intricate ukulele songs paired with percussion by Louis Romanos.
TIM PLATZ Member of All Gods playing "solo bolo bolo yolo frufru."
The Howdies, Sid Jerr-Dan and the Snake Mountain Boys, Pond Girl
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
SID JERR-DAN AND THE SNAKE MOUNTAIN BOYS Alternative country act from Atlanta.
POND GIRL Athens singer-songwriter known for her raw vocals and emotional lyricism.
Here Be Monsters, Parking Garage, Kyle Lewis Is a Boring Name
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.
PARKING GARAGE Athens-based alt rock group with a hankering for salt.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
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
Dave Forker, Marion Montgomery
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY Bluesy acoustic folk. (10 a.m.)
Free Dentistry Day
Timothy Road Dental Care 2065 Timothy Road, Athens, United StatesLocal residents can receive cleanings, fillings and extractions on a first come, first served basis with no insurance or appointment needed. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.timothyroaddentalcare.com
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
