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Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30, 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
Albert Castiglia, Parker Barrow
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AlbertCastigliaMar29
ALBERT CASTIGLIA Blues musician with many critically-acclaimed solo albums who is known for his exceptional instrumental prowess, searing vocals and outstanding live performances.
PARKER BARROW Blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums).
Wake Up: Hell Iz Real
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlummer Productions presents an evening of storytelling theatre. 7 p.m. $25–30. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Reed Brake
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
REED BRAKE Improvisational roots rock quartet inspired by life lived in nature.
Nihilus, Sacred Bull, Jet Engine Dragons, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
A Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (Marshmallow Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
ROBERT SCHNEIDER Lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer of The Apples in Stereo who has produced and performed on albums by Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Minders and more.
SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
HEATHER MCINTOSH Prolific film and television composer who was part of the Elephant 6 Collective and has recorded with luminaries like Animal Collective, Norah Jones and St. Vincent.
MARSHMALLOW COAST Indie pop band started in Denver in 1996 by Andy Gonzales that later became associated with the Elephant 6 Collective.
Dead Ringer
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesA night of original improv comedy featuring local comedians performing impersonations of celebrities, political figures and more. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
hambear, Cuddling, Hippie Love Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
HIPPIE LOVE PARTY Math/emo/psych from Virginia Beach, VA.
Altrd, The While, nothingifanything
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ALTRD Local band covering classic '80s, '90s and 2000s alternative hits with an edge.
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.
DJ Charlieflower
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesArcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30, 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
Easter Egg Hunt
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a basket to search for eggs, meet the Easter Bunny, visit the petting zoo and browse pop-up shops. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Toss for a Cause: ACCA Petanque Day
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAClassic City Petanque and the UGA Terry College of Business Lessons in Leadership Class are hosting a community play day in benefit of the ACCA. 1:30–4:30 p.m. $10. www.athenspetanque.org
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Benjamin Beilman & Gloria Chien
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–60. pac.uga.edu
BENJAMIN BEILMAN Violinist who has won international praise for his passionate performances and deep rich tone.
GLORIA CHIEN Taiwanese-born pianist who has had a diverse musical life as a noted performer, concert presenter and educator.
20s–30s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. Registration required. 3–7 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
ShellFest
Bottleworks 367 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesShellFest 4. 3–7 p.m. $75–150. www.shelltoshore.com
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
KRISTINA MURRAY Nashville-based country singer and songwriter.
JOHNNY DELAWARE Folk rock songwriter from Charleston, SC.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Segar Jazz Affair, Douglas Ellison
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzMarch30
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DOUGLAS ELLISON Musician from Gainesville, GA who began playing guitar at age 12 and has played in many bands throughout his career (currently Douglas Ellison & Primetime), as well as with greats like Z.Z. Hill Clarence Carter and The Drifters.
Solar Eclipse Restorative & Reiki
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHeal, cleanse and manifest. 6 p.m. $25. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Danielle Howle, Ralph Roddenbery, Trina Meade, Michael Wegner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMar30
DANIELLE HOWLE A lifelong artist and natural storyteller who has released over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career.
RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
TRINA MEADE Soulful musician with a powerful voice who has performed with artists like Stevie Wonder, TLC, Toni Braxton, Indigo Girls, and Drivin n Cryin's Kevn Kinney.
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Jazz Ensembles I and II
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Hugh Hodgson's advanced-level big band performing a variety of styles, including swing, be-bop, latin and contemporary jazz.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Ensemble that introduces students to the experience of performing a variety of styles in a traditional big band.
Composting Basics
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn tips and tricks about beginner composting for gardening. Registration guarantees a free composting bin. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Recovery Dharma
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA Buddhist-inspired support group for addiction of all kinds with introductions, a short meditation and book reading, followed by group sharing. Open to all, especially service industry workers. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. recoverydharma.org
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Organically Programmed, Arianna, Hamohk
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoggin and Nonsense's Experimental Jazz Night. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
ARIANNA No info available.
HAMOHK No info available.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
MS Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to format text, change paragraph and page properties, insert content, and save and print your work. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Judia Jackson Harris School with Dr. Jane McPherson. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com