Calendar Picks
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
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
Priscilla Block, Ryan Larkins
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
RYAN LARKINS Traditional country mixed with gospel, pop and R&B.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:15 p.m. (show). $12 (students), $15. www.40watt.com
VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARDS This year's nominees include Amandagrace Schiano (Clover County), Garrett Boyd (Goodie), Gracie Huffman (lighthearted), Ethan and Sam Caspary (Little Mae), and Spencer Paul (Mannequin Party). Tonight's show also features performances by 2023 winner Trvy and special guest Abe Partridge.
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
Athens Choral Society
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschoralsociety.com
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY Performing Dan Forrest's "The Breath of Life" and Gabriel Faure's "Requiem."
Chamber Music Festival
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesChamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. $50. www.mmcc-arts.org
ART & MUSIC IN THE LIFE OF STEFFEN THOMAS This program includes songs by Schumann that Thomas references in his artwork as well as songs from the soundtrack of Steffen Thomas: Rock & Chisel, composed by David Kirkland Garner.
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Kit, Canary Affair, Julia Nyunt
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
KIT Debut performance.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFURT CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Hodgson String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.
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
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
Surf Fest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
FRIGIDAIRES Altanta-based surf and hot rod combo performing vocal and instrumental hits plus originals.
CREATURE PREACHERS Creepy surf rock from the darkest depths of the Georgia swamps.
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Pinta Tequila Tasting
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in and taste a range of tequila styles from small artisan producers. 5:30–7 p.m. $15 & up. www.pintaschoolofwine.com
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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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
Small Box Series
Woodruff Property 35 S Main St, Watkinsville, GeorgiaA performance of dance, music, poetry and more on a 4×4 box featuring a variety of artists and creators. 7 p.m. $15. www.small-box-series.ticketleap.com
Mannequin Party
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana.
Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
ALVVAYS Layered and witty indie power pop group from Canada.
HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE Indie-rock band from Boston, MA with elements of slowcore and alt-country.
The Ocho, Recess Party, Bea Porges
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
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
small talk, BIG SHOW
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring comedian Lanny Farmer and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Sally Anne Morgan, Magic Tuber String Band, Marie Marie
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SALLY ANNE MORGAN Psychedelic Appalachian folk drone musician.
MAGIC TUBER STRING BAND Experimental old-time duo of fiddler Courtney Werner and guitar/banjo player Evan Morgan.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Swear Jar, Hambear, Parking Garage
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" band, mixing Midwest emo platitudes with dance punk attitudes.
Guardians of the Jukebox
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Community Council on Aging's retroProm. 8 p.m. bit.ly/retroprom24
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.
Steady Rotation
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
STEADY ROTATION Gumption soul band from Manchester, TN.
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Accessible Bird Hike
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn basic bird calls and observe a few identifying features of birds. All ages. Registration required. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Miles for Moms Run/Walk
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesEast Georgia Cancer Coalition is hosting its 10th annual 5K to raise awareness for all types of cancer. 8 a.m. $25. www.runsignup.com/milesformoms
Ty Wicker, PG Show
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TY WICKER Local singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)
PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance. (10 a.m.)
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
5K Guided Walk
10 Water Street 10 Water Street, Watkinsville, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in historic downtown Watkinsville. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Spring Harvest Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThe 8th annual festival kicks off the harvest season with live music, lawn games, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
Family Fun Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a petting zoo, crafts, games, demonstrations by local business, a prize walk and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE!
www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Georgia Native Plant Society Plant Sale
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GAShop from a wide selection of native perennials, grasses, ferns and more that are grown locally by Athens-East Piedmont Chapter members or by regional native plant nurseries. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.gnps.org
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
May the Fourth Star Wars Celebration
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesCome to a library not so very far, far away and enjoy prizes, trivia, crafts and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis special edition of the market is in honor of Athens Day of Jubilee, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Hands-on Composting Workshop
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of composting and bring your kitchen scraps to start a new compost pile together. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/gardening
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Chicopee-Dudley NeighborhoodMatt Pulver will guide an exploration of the history of Chicopee-Dudley and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Music & Movie Swap
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBuy, sell or trade your DVDs, records, tapes and more while meeting local collectors and artists. 4–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
