Calendar Picks

Athens Comedy Fest | Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre

Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre

The Cemetery Club | Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm | Quinn Hall

Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall

None More Epic | Friday, May 2 @ 8:00 pm | Canopy Studio

Friday, May 2 @ 8:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio

UGArden Community Day | Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am | UGArden

Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am

UGArden Community Day

UGArden
Friday, May 2 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre
Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall
Friday, May 2 @ 8:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio
Saturday, May 3 @ 9:00 am

UGArden Community Day

UGArden

New Orleans Jazz

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Mardi Gras Masquerade. 7 p.m. (doors). $30–80. www.40watt.com

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ Celebrating Mardi Gras with jazz music before a Brazilian Carnival.

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

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

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Doggie Happy Hour

The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Bring your furry pal and enjoy samples from Oscar Bites Dog Treats. 5–7 p.m. FREE!www.theoldpal.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

The Humdingers

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (6 p.m.)

Event Series Teen Prism Club

Teen Prism Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Word of Mouth

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader J.R. Barner. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Event Series ‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

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

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Blood Everywhere

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

A drunken author becomes the prime suspect when his hippie sex parties are interrupted by murder in Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Level 3 Improv Grad Show

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

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 7 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Hendershot’s Open Mic Night

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

6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com

HENDERSHOT'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.

Event Series Open Mic

Open Mic

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

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

OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.

Eric Carter, Scott Nicholson, David Barbe

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ERIC CARTER Songwriter known for playing in Bloodkin.

SCOTT NICHOLSON Versatile musician known for playing in dangfly!

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Artist Talk

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

Emily Llamazales will discuss her site-specific installation Imposter Syndrome. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com