Calendar Picks
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John McCutcheon, Tom Paxton, Mike Green
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/TheFoundryMay4
JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter, storyteller and Georgia resident.
TOM PAXTON Folk singer-songwriter with a music career spanning more than 60 years.
MIKE GREEN Michigan-based singer-songwriter who has been an integral part of the folk community for over 30 years as a booking agent.
John Denver Tribute Show
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW Aaron Campbell hosts a tribute show featuring Robert O'Sullivan and Ben Banks.
Blithe Spirit
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBased on the classic Noel Coward comedy about a cantankerous novelist, a jealous ghost and a series of mishaps. May 2–4, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
Jazz Hands
Science for Georgia hosts a stand-up comedy show where science and technology professionals tell jokes about their work and studies. 7:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. bit.ly/4TH4GA?r=qr
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Classic City Jukebox
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA8 p.m. www.strangeduckbrewing.com
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Enumclaw, Asymptomatics, Bog Bod, Graham Hunt
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ENUMCLAW Indie-rock band from Tacoma, WA.
ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
GRAHAM HUNT Midwestern guitar pop artist inspired by Dust Brothers and Guided By Voices.
Indie South’s Springtacular
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMilitary historian and retired Colonel Lawrence Saul gives a presentation on the history and meaning of Memorial Day. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–90. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Joined by conductor Dmitry Matvienko and pianist Yeol Eum Son to deliver Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2.
Athens Flute Choir
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The spring concert features selections by Faure, McLearnon, Schocker, Zimmer and more.
Stillpoint Literary Magazine Release Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Mocktails & A Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a mocktail and a Q&A on the movies of Bong Joon-ho with local film expert Professor Dr. Hyangsoon Yi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Guinness World Record Challenge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTry to beat a world record challenge every month with this fun and adventurous program. Ages 11–14. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Jukebox
El Barrio 1331 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA8 p.m. www.elbarrioathens.com
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians doing their best 8-minute sets. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Narnia Baking
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make Edmunds’ Turkish Delight and Mr. Tumnus’ sugar-topped cake. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
Compost Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin to listen to a story about composting. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
ACC Commercial Composting Facility Tour
ACC Landfill & Composting Facility 5700 Lexington Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesSee how the county composts all your food scraps, biosolids, leaf and limb debris. RSVP by email. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Film Screenings
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Teen Media Arts Club will showcase a collection of short films they have written, filmed and produced. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
The Book of Mormon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe award-winning comedy musical follows two missionaries attempting to preach to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
