Calendar Picks

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre

Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

Oscar Dance Party

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

The red-carpet fundraising event will feature a dance party with DJ ChiefRocka, an Oscars Shorts viewing party, an Oscar ballot box and more. 8:45 p.m. (doors). $30. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Blues Jam

Blues Jam

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 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.

Regulator, Centipede, Bolt Swallower, Terminal Man

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

10:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens

REGULATOR New punk band.

CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.

BOLT SWALLOWER Up-and-coming hardcore band from Birmingham.

TERMINAL MAN Birmingham-based hardcore punk band.

Event Series A Journey in Quilts

A Journey in Quilts

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more.  Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Yacht Rock Schooner

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb28

YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.

Composition Area

Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.

New Orleans Jazz Stompers

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Mardi Gras Party. 7–10 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.

Doom Ribbons, Shane Parish

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Sonic 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.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

Terri Binion

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

7 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com

TERRI BINION Folk singer and storyteller, playing alongside open art galleries.

Alexandra Kay, Logan Crosby

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.75–40. www.georgiatheatre.com

ALEXANDRA KAY Country music artist known for her evocative storytelling and a voice that has been compared to Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss and Leanne Womack.

LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.

The While, Maupas, Spare Change

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.

MAUPAS No info available.

SPARE CHANGE "Heartcore" trio seeking world domination through the power of lonesome tunes handcrafted to perfection.

Scott Spillane, Normaltown Sound Machine, John Kiran Fernandes, Wet Meadows

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20 donation. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.

NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.

WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.

Faculty Artist Series

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring violinist Shakhida Azimkhojaeva.

Event Series The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Telemarket, Penny Loafer, Beer Piss

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.

PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

The Henry Cruz Band

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens

THE HENRY CRUZ BAND Nashville-based rock act playing originals and covers for fans of The Black Crowes, Marcus King Band and CCR.

Here Be Monsters, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Menu

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com

HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.

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).

MENU Five-piece from Atlanta that combines a desire to positively impact the social environment of the world with a tendency to stumble out of the boundaries of traditional pop writing.

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Alys Willman, Kate Morrissey

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

ALYS WILLMAN Athens singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)

KATE MORRISSEY Singer-songwriter with an offbeat sense of humor. (10 a.m.)

Dahlonega Literary Festival

Dahlonega Baptist Church 234 Hawkins Street, Dahlonega, United States

The 20th annual festival features 20 featured authors with speakers Nathan Deal and Rick Bragg. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $25 & under. www.literaryfestival.org

Naturalist’s Walk

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join naturalists on a walk to discover the wonders of spring. 10 a.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org

Busy Bee Toddler Time

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series A Journey in Quilts

A Journey in Quilts

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more.  Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show

Georgia Beer Day

Various Locations Athens, GA, United States

Athens’ participating breweries Athentic Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and South Main Brewing will be offering a limited edition collector’s pint glass with individual celebrations. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org

Open Studio

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in for a studio visit with exhibiting artists Patti Roberts-Pizzuto and Johntimothy Pizzuto. 14 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Opening Reception

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Art by Brandy Angel will be featured on the gallery wall for the month. 3 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Classical Revolution

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

3 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.

RC Outlaw Cowboy

Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA

4 p.m. 706-424-4286

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

Opening Reception

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

Atlanta native artist Bonnie Beauchamp-Cooke’s retrospective “Equipoise” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

Marie Marie, Chris Wayne

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

CHRIS WAYNE Inspired by 1950s Americana, Chris performs the music of Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson along with his originals.

Brotherhood

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/BrotherhoodMarch1

BROTHERHOOD Dynamic seven-piece Doobie Brothers tribute band from Atlanta.

Bilmuri

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

BILMURI Solo project of musician and producer Johnny Franck (Attack Attack!) that mixes metalcore, pop, rock and electronic music.

The Rishis, Wet Meadows

Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.