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
Love & Espresso Martinis
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensSpecialty crafted cocktail event hosted by a variety of vendors. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
North Georgia Talent Show
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMultiplechoices Center for Independent Living presents an afternoon of performances with light refreshments. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
The Lanes, Paul McHugh
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE LANES The world’s heaviest easy listening band.
PAUL MCHUGH Musician from local band Pilgrim who performs hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock.
Valentine’s Supper Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCANCELED. www.athenticbrewing.com
Orchid Madness Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
Cocktail Workshop
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a couples workshop learning how to make cocktails. Reservation required. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $90. www.livewireathens.com
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA special tasting of five varietal wines with small plates, a box of local chocolates and a rose. Reservation required. 6:30 p.m. $75. [email protected]
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Palentine’s Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and snacks, have some coffee and chocolate, then end the night with a planetarium program. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Elijah Johnston, Kid Fears, Hunlo
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.
KID FEARS Atlanta group drawing influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
Dimmer Twins and Friends
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com
DIMMER TWINS AND FRIENDS Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley of The Drive-By Truckers play a stripped-down set of original solo and duo material, plus some DBT songs that they've written.
Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC BAND Featuring the world premiere of "Aileron" by UGA faculty James Naigus, "Angels in the Architecture" by Frank Ticheli, "Big City Lights" by Marie A. Douglas and more.
Floral Portrait, Freeman Leverett, Organically Programmed Orchestra
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA A 10+ piece ensemble utilizing electronic and orchestral instrumentation to perform psychedelic space-themed electronic arrangements influenced by disco, jazz, easy listening and library music.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesReading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bigdumbhick
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BIGDUMBHICK Wise-cracking, self-deprecating acoustic guitar slinger from North Carolina with a background in bluegrass and traditional country.
Charlie Goodman
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHARLIE GOODMAN Guest artist Goodman holds the principal tuba chair of Sinfonia Gulf Coast in Destin, FL.
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Collector Talk & Bake Off
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesIlka McConnell’s Pyrex collection will be on display with a casserole bake-off competition. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
The Past, Present and Future of Coral Reefs
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. James W. Porter will lecture on his recent work. Attendees are encouraged to peruse the exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art and Science of Coral Reefs.” 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 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
Ladies Network Galentine’s Pop-Up Market
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy sipping wine while browsing women-owned vendors. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of Third Thursday, the 2024 Members’ Showcase featuring artists of all ages and affinities will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Gallery Walk
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher’s photography exhibition “KASHI WASHI” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
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
Ladies Homestead Gathering
397 S. Church St 397 S. Church St, Athens, GAA monthly meeting to discuss topics surrounding growing food, sustainable living and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.community.nlhg.org/about
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
Prosecco and Pottery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake your own piece of pottery during this two-hour adult ceramics workshop led by a studio artist. 6:30 p.m. $75. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of Children of Hiroshima. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Josh Abbott Band, John Baumann
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSH ABBOTT BAND Country band from Lubbock, TX touring its seventh studio album, Somewhere Down the Road, which is full of honest lyricism and freewheeling musical energy.
JOHN BAUMANN Country singer-songwriter from supergroup The Panhandlers.
Drive-By Truckers, Vision Video
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors). $55. www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing all the favorites for their homecoming show.
VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens.
UGA Student Chamber Music Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
UGA STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC GALA The Bulldog Brass Society, Southern Wind Quintet, Hodgson String Quartet, Mixed Media Sax Quartet and Viola Choir and other ensembles will perform traditional and contemporary chamber works.
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
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
