Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 8–11. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Artist Conversation
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Kei Ito and Binh Danh will discuss their work in conjunction with Ito’s current exhibition, “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesAward-winning author Elizabeth Willis will read and discuss her poetry. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAbraham Tesser will discuss their exhibition “Maquettes” featuring scale models in wood used as drafts for larger pieces. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWork by full-time and part-time Lamar Dodd faculty will be on view in the “Trust Fall: 2024 Faculty Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Romantic Comedies Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your romantic comedy trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Playing R.E.M.’s Murmur
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Murmur.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Parker Wierling, Well Kept
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Bad Mint, Andrew Martin, Keely, Caughy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAD MINT Alternative punk trio from Atlanta.
ANDREW MARTIN No info available.
KEELY No info available.
CAUGHY Atlanta-based artist combining assorted synthesizers, drum machines and vocals to create simple yet charmingly vulnerable productions.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents local comedians along with headliners that are some Greenville, SC’s best. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
90 Carlton: Winter
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesFeaturing “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” and a celebration of the new exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org/event
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 8–11. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Parents’ Night Out
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesChildren will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Rick and the Morty’s, Ethan Harrison Smith, The Flying V
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
RICK AND THE MORTY'S No info available.
ETHAN HARRISON SMITH Americana and folk singer-songwriter from North Georgia.
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Vino & Valentines
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesBring your special someone and create a painting under guided instruction. Supplies, wine and sweet treats provided. Ages 21 & up. 7 p.m. $60 (per couple). www.wintervillecenter.com/classes-clubs
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
“Do Tell!” Storytelling Festival
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesThe 9th annual event will feature storytellers Carol Cain and Andy Offutt Irwin with host Antonio Rocha. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.mmcc-arts.org
The Red Clay Strays
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Inventive fusion of classic country, rockabilly and soul from Mobile, AL.
Wednesday, Hotline TNT
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
WEDNESDAY Ragged Asheville indie rock with touches of shoegaze and Southern Gothic lyricism.
HOTLINE TNT DIY alternative rock and shoegaze band from New York City.
American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu
AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE The program "The Music of Jóhann Jóhannsson" celebrates the Icelandic composer's chamber music in a concert setting featuring string quintet, piano, electronics and percussion.
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe inaugural fundraiser is A Midnight Winter’s Dream New Orleans themed event with music, food, beverages, a speakeasy casino and more. 7:30–11 p.m. $150. www.mmcc-arts.org
Disaster! The Musical
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of boogie fever quickly changes to panic as a floating discotheque casino succumbs to multiple disasters. Feb. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Script Bombing
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesComedians join Shakespearean actors with improvised additions. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Chi-Town Transit Authority
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb9
CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY Eight-piece tribute band performs four decades of hits by Chicago.
Brad Upton
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesA night of comedy with national comedian Brad Upton on his Tap Out, Nap Out, Crap Out tour. 8 p.m. $30–40. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Athens Middle East Orchestra, Celestogramme, Infinite Favors
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
CELESTOGRAMME New baroque psychedelic pop project featuring Amanda Lindsey (Violet Vector and the Lovelies), Peter Alvanos (Sunshine Fix) and Joe Lindsey (Herbcraft). They will play songs from their new record SOL LUX FLOS VOX (out summer 2024) which is heavy on mellotron, fuzz riffs, ancient mythology, majestic flourishes, and for better or worse, singing in Latin.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
The Colin Manko Trio, The Shane Parish Trio
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE COLIN MANKO TRIO Manko (guitar) joins Josh Allen (bass) and Alex Dillon (drums) for an improvised set.
THE SHANE PARISH TRIO Parish (guitar) joins John Kiran Fernandes (clarinet) and James Owen (drums) for an improvised set.
Pylon Reenactment Society, Organically Programmed Orchestra
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals. Album release show!
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Mardi Gras Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDance to live swing music, enjoy food from Chef Cai Cai’s Cajun’ Cookin’ and dress up to celebrate. All Ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
Honeypuppy, Monsoon, Dog Person
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Tonight's set includes a music video premiere for "Nymphet."
MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.
Dead Register, Temptress, Long Cold Stare
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
TEMPTRESS Heavy rock and doom metal band from Texas.
LONG COLD STARE Melodic hardcore band that specializes in odd time signatures, dissonant riffs and complex drum patterns.
Family Day: Remembering Radcliffe Bailey
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Bailey and other artists in the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection of African American Art, then create art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Letter to My Future Self
Nano Athens 159 Oneta #4 Suite 1, Athens, United StatesWrite a letter to yourself or a favorite person and leave it to Nano Athens to send it when you want it delivered. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nanoathens.com
Love Your Library Clean Up Party
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy a free lunch, free books and prizes while straightening shelves and participating in a general clean up. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
