Calendar Picks
Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show | Thursday, May 1 @ 6:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Vic Chesnutt Songwr... 40 Watt Club
The Cemetery Club | Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Athens Comedy Fest Morton Theatre
The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall
The Cemetery Club Quinn Hall
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Step Afrika!
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStep performances blending percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and more. Piedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. $3 (student), $5 (chaperone). pac.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesView “Warrior Women” which features over 60 ceramic sculptures by Alice Woodruff. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.taylorgrady.com
Trio Metro
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesBarbara Odil’s signature mixed media sculptures that elevate nature and its process of decay will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org
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
Sean of the South
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors) $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
SEAN OF THE SOUTH Sean Dietrich plays songs off of his album Porch Music and tells stories of growing up in the American South.
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Derek Updegraff will read from his new book Whole. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
John Brocato and Alys Willman
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
JOHN BROCATO AND ALYS WILLMAN Brocato (The Persians) and Willman (Dragana) perform originals and covers of popular tunes.
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.
Cuddling, Trepid, Iconostasis
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram/com/buvez_athens
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
TREPID New local grungegaze.
ICONOSTASIS Atlanta-based experimental noise band.
Dog Person, Wet Meadows, Bugs Eat Books
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents: Benefit for Static Age Records in Asheville. $10–20. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
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.
BUGS EAT BOOKS Catchy indie pop from Athens.
Step Afrika!
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStep performances blending percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and more. 6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk). 7:30 p.m. $30–79. pac.uga.edu
Charlie Starr, Nathan Nelson
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/CharlieStarrJan24
CHARLIE STARR Vocalist and lead guitarist of Blackberry Smoke, a rock and roll band well known for their blend of country, blues and rock. Joined by bandmate Benji Shanks.
NATHAN NELSON Atlanta-based songwriter with an “Amerijuanacana” style.
Coco: The Time Traveling Slut
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesUK queer comedian and social media star Max Norman performs his new show. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Smash Heads!, Giant Deniro, The Muskogees
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SMASH HEADS! New Atlanta band.
GIANT DENIRO Absurdist punk band from Milledgeville.
THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.
Space Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
SPACE PROM Nashville psych-pop artist Nordista Freeze's touring show of retro music and galactic attire. Joined by Athens indie pop favorite Hotel Fiction.
Marcel Sletten, Th33ra, Ellwin
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
TH33RA No info available.
ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.
Thrash & Bash
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesThrash & Bash. 8 p.m. $12. www.livewireathens.com
CYNTRYST Hard rock featuring fast, aggressive riffs contrasted with softer notes.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
Elijah Nevels Live
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHost Trey Lissimore presents a lineup of comedians with headliner Elijah Nevels. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Seventh Son
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.
Classic City Marathon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. www.classiccitymarathon.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
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Home Seller Seminar
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 2405 W. Broad Street Ste 150, Athens, United StatesGet first-hand insights and expert advice from realtors and industry professionals about selling a home. 11 a.m. FREE! www.upchurchrealty.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 12 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Introduction to Archery
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn basic safety and techniques for archery. Registration required by phone. Ages 9 & up. 1 p.m. $10. 706-783-5349
Snow Much Frozen Fun
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and Elsa for snow and ice science and art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
From Broadway & Beyond
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
FROM BROADWAY & BEYOND Collective Artists Workshop presents a fundraising event that includes a three-course Italian dinner with wine, dessert, singing waiters and performances of classic Broadway hits by local musical theater stars.
Sutherland Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesACCA Percentage Event. 2–10 p.m. (event), 6:30 p.m. (music). www.oakhousedistillery.com
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.
From Broadway & Beyond
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Collective Artists Workshop presents a dinner-and-a-show fundraiser with performances of classic Broadway songs. 6:30 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org/tickets
The Original Screw Tops
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.
Clarke Central Improv Team Fundraiser
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal improvisors join forces for this fundraiser to support Clarke Central‘s Improv Team. 7 p.m. $8. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ihlyatt, Gyps
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.
GYPS Experimental drone outfit of Xander Witt.
Boybutante’s Theme Release Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy drag performances by Athens newcomers ahead of this year’s theme announcement. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
The Ain’t Sisters, Claire Campbell
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
CLAIRE CAMPBELL Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Hope For Agoldensummer.
Rock the Ark
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesRock the Ark. 7 p.m. $20 (students), $25. www.athensark.org
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative rock band.
Annie Leeth, The Rishis, forceghost
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.
FORCEGHOST Augusta-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.
