Calendar Picks
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
Artist Talk & Demos
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Annie Sears discusses her exhibition and provides demonstrations. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
College & Careers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHigh school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Evening Yoga
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own mat and unwind in a peaceful environment. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
An Evening with Justin Furstenfeld
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe frontman of Blue October presents the one-man show “I Laugh At Myself” mixing storytelling with acoustic performances. 7 p.m. $41.50–101.50. www.mortontheatre.com
Will Slater and the 53, Cam Smith and the Lawless, Jericho
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
WILL SLATER AND THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds.
CAM SMITH AND THE LAWLESS High-energy Southern rock and country band based in Athens that blends the grit of classic rock with the soul of country music.
JERICHO Athens indie rock.
hey, nothing; Well Kept
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
HEY, NOTHING Atlanta folk rock duo that began working together in high school.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra and Combined Choirs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND COMBINED CHOIRS The Symphony Orchestra, Hodgson Singers, University Chorus and Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs will perform Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Gustav Mahler.
Fever/Dream
Forestry Building 2 180 E Green St., Athens, United StatesArs Gratia Artis presents a play comically skewering the dark realities of corporate America and the never-ending chains of capitalism. Apr. 24 & 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $10. sites.google.com/view/arsgratiaartistheatre
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Transition Fair
Clarke County School District 595 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect with local community agencies and providers to learn about opportunities and resources for people of all disabilities. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Voice of the Dawgs Q&A
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaScott Howard will lead a discussion with UGA AD Josh Brooks, Head Women’s Tennis Coach Drake Bernstein and Head Softball Coach Tony Baldwin, including a photo op with the football National Championship trophies. 4–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Normaltown Music Festival
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNormaltown Music Festival. 4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $10–85. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
DEKADANCE DJ collective spinning danceable songs.
DJ BREAK RABBI No info available.
DJ BANJO Electronic music DJ.
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer.
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering witty bars and catchy hooks and melodies.
LIBBALOOPS WITH BRYANT PEREZ Duo combining looping fun with multi-genre songs emphasizing singing and rapping.
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess headlines alongside many other musical acts.
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWatkinsville artist Nethie Lockwood’s exhibition “Pets and Places” featuring paintings will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
All Things Athens
Downtown Athens AthensAll Things Athens at Twilight. 5–10 p.m. FREE! $45 VIP tickets. www.athenstwilight.com
DJ QUINCY Spinning tunes to dance to.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Strike Fashion Show
Geography Geology Building 210 Field St., Athens, United StatesThe Athens branch of Strike Magazine hosts a fashion show featuring local models and designers. 5:45 p.m. (social hour), 7:15 p.m. (runway show). FREE! www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Cobbcerts in the Park
Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesCobbcerts in the Park. 6 p.m. FREE! Cobbham Triangle Park on Facebook
DAVE FORKER & HIS CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers. (6 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (7:30 p.m.)
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
(nice dream)
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryApril25
(NICE DREAM) Local Radiohead tribute band playing The Bends for its 20th anniversary plus other favorites.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Gabe Lee & Michael Joe White
Publica Coffee Roasters 8 Water St., Watkinsville, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/publicacoffee
GABE LEE & MICHAEL JOE WHITE Singer-songwriters weaving stories through music in an intimate setting.
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Doom Ribbons, George Davidson, Emmie Pierce
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
DOOM RIBBONS Sound project of James Owen creating dark ambient rock, atmospheric soundscapes and immersive drones.
GEORGE DAVIDSON Saxophonist performing punk jazz, free and improvisational music in Athens since 1980.
EMMIE PIERCE Georgia-based guitarist, synthesist and electroacoustic improviser.
Ben Hackett, Boat Music, Keilan Aplin, pondgorl
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BEN HACKETT Athens-based producer and singer-songwriter.
BOAT MUSIC Ambient project of Zach Ritter.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Elazy, Ujstin Echno, Marcel Sletten, Musica Mundane
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ELAZY St. Louis producer signed to Primordial Void, producing blissful and psychedelic glitch hop and hypnagogic pop. Tape release show!
UJSTIN ECHNO L.A. multidisciplinary musician signed to Chicago label Reserve Matinee.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
MUSICA MUNDANE New collaborative project of Sam Miller (Dividers, Shabbat) and Sophia Rubin (Organically Programmed Orchestra).
Little Mae, Crimson Fever, Alix Rune
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.
ALIX RUNE Local singer-songwriter.
TRACKS: A Magical Realist Tragedy
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleCraig Houk and the Athens Playwrights’ Workshop’s production tells the story of a group of teens and their life struggles set in the 1990s. Apr. 25–26, 7:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]
Standup Comedy Grad Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the graduation show of Flying Squid’s standup students as they test out brand new material. 8–9 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Julia Barfield, Romi O, Sunset Honor Unit, Sloping
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
ROMI O NYC-based singer-songwriter with lush and soothing melodies.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
SLOPING Atlanta-based indie folk band.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Project Nine, Love Story’s End, Shreddly
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
PROJECT 9 Hybrid rock band based in Biloxi, MS.
LOVE STORY'S END Rock band led by Clint Hagler fusing melodic hooks and hardcore grit.
SHREDDLY Guitarist performing solo.
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
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
Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JEFF BUCKLEY & FRIENDS Member of the Red Oaks String Band plays a mix of folk and Americana. (8 a.m.)
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
