Calendar Picks
Ag Fest | Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 am | Farmview Market
Ag Fest Farmview Market
Take This! Open House | Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 am | Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Take This! Open House Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
Foodie Saturdays | Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00 pm | Little Kings Shuffle Club
Foodie Saturdays Little Kings Shuffle Club
Strange Luck
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
STRANGE LUCK A blend of rock and pop with hits from Queen, Muse, The Killers, Sublime and more.
Y’all Ready To Laugh
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up comedy with Ronndell Smith, Landon Lackey and special guest Nate Loe. 9 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/AKADEMIABC
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend "The Eve." 9 p.m. $10 (door), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel
BAD KILL New local garage rock band.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
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.
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.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
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
The Great 420 Fest
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Great 420 Fest. 2 p.m. (doors), 3 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/cannonrogersmusic
DIRE WOLF Grateful Dead tribute band.
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
CANNON ROGERS & THE 420 UNIT Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.
THE SPEAKS Trio blending blues, classic and psychedelic rock.
LITTLE COUNTRY GIANTS Husband-and-wife songwriting duo playing folk, bluegrass, country, swing and rural blues.
DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.
PINKY DOWN Surfer-punk jam band from Athens.
Chronic Weekend
Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend "Day Party." 3–6 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel
THE HERNIES Athens funk-rock outfit of trippy, sound-bending music.
MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.
RALPH No info available.
THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group.
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.
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.
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
Broken String Band, Coyote Holler, Afternoon Raccoons
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.
COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit.
AFTERNOON RACCOONS Bluegrass collective from Atlanta.
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
Chronic Weekend
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend "Night Party." 9 p.m. $15 (day), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel
LOOLOWNINGEN & THE FAR EAST IDIOTS Tokyo-based avant-punk, alternative-blues trio.
MEATLOAF Captain Beefheart cover band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
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
Nature’s Little Helpers
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by learning how to take care of the earth. Ages 1–6. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $5 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Poetry & Karma Kat
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense present a night of sign-up poetry and live music. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (poetry), 9:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Evelia, pondgorl, Women in STEM
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music. Release show!
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
UGA Horn Studio Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA HORN STUDIO Creative community of horn players where each student is encouraged to find their own niche.
African American Choral Ensemble Spring Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This spring concert gives members the opportunity to express themselves in other ways than just singing, with some conducting and some creating original arrangements of existing works or brand new pieces.
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMark Quinn is forced to clean up the mean streets of Manila while trying to avenge his parents’ murders in the Filipino actioner Double Edge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-femme showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Earth Day Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Cindy and the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission for special storytime along with songs and crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Celebrate Earth Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy Earth Day with classes on beekeeping and pollinator gardens plus door prizes, crafts, free seeds and more. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
UGA Congress Week
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta-Journal Constitution reporters Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell will discuss political journalism as it relates to civic education and awareness. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Showroom Spring Fling
More Than Blinds 2595 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaExplore the latest in window treatments and more with local industry experts. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.morethanblindsofga.com
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesThe exhibition “AFLAT” features the works of Morgan County students. 4–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Repair Cafe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Earth Day Trivia
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge for Earth Day. 8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com