Calendar Picks
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
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
Augustana, verygently
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
AUGUSTANA Pop rock band formed in San Diego in 2002, fronted by singer Daniel Layus.
VERYGENTLY Three-piece indie rock band from Nashville.
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 action sport film No Retreat No Surrender. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
The 502s, Oliver Hazard
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25, $85 (VIP Meet & Greet). www.40watt.com
THE 502S Indie folk band from Florida whose sound has been described as a "folk orchestra" that blends roots, rock and bluegrass.
OLIVER HAZARD Indie folk band from Waterville, OH.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 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.
The Four Fathers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
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
Grand Opening
PlainJane Designs 149 Oneta St, Suite 6G, Athens, United StatesThe new boutique will celebrate its opening with raffles and provide a chance to browse its goods and services. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/plainjanedesigns
Talk (and Dress!) Like a Pirate Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to celebrate by crafting a pirate hat and taking home a piece of the treasure. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
The Future of the Past
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJim Grossman will discuss broadening historical research. 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Willson Center Friends Fundraiser
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy music and conversation with all proceeds going to the Director’s Fund in the Humanities and Arts. 6 p.m. $50. willson.uga.edu
Athens in the Streets
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensAn afternoon of fun with food trucks, a street concert, UGA Offensive Line signing autographs and more. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
Athens in the Streets
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensAthens in the Streets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs.
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Opening Reception
OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GAThe work of Art Rosenbaum will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/oxfineart
Opening Reception
Tiger's Eye Gallery 675 Pulaski Steet, STE 1600, Athens, United StatesCelebrated poet, Rumi translator and UGA professor emeritus Coleman Barks will have paintings on view accompanied by other works by local artists. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.tigerseyegallery.com
Photography Exhibition and Book Release
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens photographer Jason Thrasher will discuss and sign copies of his book Murmur Trestle with his photography exhibition on display. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Tobiah Cole’s exhibition of Grit portraits will be on view. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Smith & Winkler
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler.
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta artist Elaine Stephenson will discuss her upcoming outdoor mural work “Water is Life.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 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
Sip & Shuck 2024
Hardeman-Sams House & Garden 255 Milledge, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy an evening of oysters and live music with funds benefitting various programs of The Cancer Foundation. 6 p.m. $125. www.cancerfoundationofnega.org
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
The dB’s, Pylon Reenactment Society
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–200. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept19
THE DB'S Cult favorite alternative rock and power pop group that formed in New York City in 1978.
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
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
Pottery and Prosecco
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to handbuild and make your own piece of pottery to take home with drinks and light refreshments. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
Better Yet
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
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
Sister Hazel
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
SISTER HAZEL Gainesville, FL-based alternative rock band who mixes pop, folk pop, country and Southern rock.
David Wilcox
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–100. bit.ly/DavidWilcoxAthens
DAVID WILCOX A quintessential folk singer telling stories full of heart, humor, hope, substance, searching and style.
Dogpark, Winyah
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com
DOGPARK Indie-rock band that got its start performing at University of Richmond.
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Tonight's program includes Cindy McTee's "Transmission" from Soundings, Quinn Mason's "Sonorous Trombone Concerto," Ron Nelson's "Rocky Point Holiday" and Julie Giroux's "To the Bells of the Berlin Cathedral."
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
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
129,600, Your Ex’s Pets, Shane Parish
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
129,600 Windy and moody pop songs steeped in stone-cottage harmony and post-plonk bardo.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Roast Battle Round 2
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the quarter final. 8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
