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
Killick Hinds, Ipek Eginli
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
KILLICK HINDS Appalachian Trance Metal made on unusual stringed instruments with an emphasis on unquantifiable rhythms (shaping time), intuitive intonation (shaping pitch) and shamanistic ROYGBIV (shaping color). Tonight's show includes solo sets as well as a collaborative set of improvised music.
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
Classic City Blues Fest
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show), 10:30 p.m. (after-party). $70–175 (show), $35 (after-party). www.classiccenter.com
CLASSIC CITY BLUES FEST This first annual festival includes performances by Tucka, Sir Charles, West Love and more. Followed by an after-party hosted by the Classic City Entertainment Group and DJ Dirty.
Cuddling, Handholder, Foot Rub
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBenefit for Lemonaid. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.globetavern.com
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
FOOT RUB Energetic local rock.
Major, Honeypuppy, pondgorl
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MAJOR Atlanta rock.
HONEYPUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Anders Thomsen, A.C. Darnell, Michael Joe White
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ANDERS THOMSEN Renowned guitarist and Americana artist performing rootsy Western swing-influenced honky-tonk rock and roll.
A.C. DARNELL Local country frontman playing stripped back songs.
MICHAEL JOE WHITE Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with songs inspired by growing up in the deep South.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
NOCHE DE BAILE Mr. Clahvay, TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music. The evening kicks off with a 45-minute dance class.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Techno Night
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m.–2:30 a.m. $10. [email protected]
TECHNO NIGHT Featuring DJs ALX, Gunnar and Fairiez, plus new experimental electronic duo Halogenic.
Andy Sydow
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ANDY SYDOW Americana artist from Denver.
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
Love Athens Wedding Expo
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet over 20 wedding vendors and enjoy music, door prizes, swag bags and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. www.livewireathens.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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Wake-n-Bake Off
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis cooking and baking competition requires Terrapin’s Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient. 4 p.m. $20. www.terrapinbeer.com
High Vibes Mocktail Class
Classic Citiva 2361 W. Broad Street, Suite 10, Athens, United StatesLearn how to create cannabis-infused pineapple mango margaritas. Registration required. 5 p.m. www.classiccitiva.com
Segar Jazz Affair, J. Henry
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/SegarJazzJan26
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
J. HENRY Saxophonist from New Orleans who has been performing for audiences across the country for the past 26 years.
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
Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals. Tonight's show is a benefit for The Sparrow's Nest.
Benefit for The Sparrow’s Nest
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBenefit show. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians, encouraging attendees to donate warm hats, scarves, gloves, etc. for The Sparrow's Nest.
nothingifanything, Sever the Bond, Safer Side
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
NOTHINGIFANYTHING A dark and powerful blend of metal, post-hardcore and electronic.
SEVER THE BOND The prince of metalcore.
SAFER SIDE Kennesaw alt rock.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Michael Cera & Me!
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensJoin the Take This! Broadcasting Channel as they chronicle Michael Cera’s career using improv comedy. 9 p.m. $7. [email protected]
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
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
Leah Partridge
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
LEAH PARTRIDGE Vocalist performing for the UGA Faculty Recital series.
Building Your Financial Future
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesFinancial education workshop for ACC residents. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org
Yamuna Body Rolling
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesRelease tension, improve strength and more with this introductory class. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $30. www.healingartscentre.net/sangha
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.
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
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
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
Casa de Amistad ESL Class
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Intro to Sanborn Maps
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Archives & Special Collections staff who will review how to access these maps for historical property research. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Indian Bride by Karin Fossum and discuss it with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of John Carpenter’s cult classic The Thing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
