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
Food on the Move
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about bird conservation and migration with the Oconee River RC&D Council. Registration Required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/oconee
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 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
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 “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Better Yet, Hotel Hugo, Jack and Jealous
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
HOTEL HUGO Charleston indie rock band with a penchant for nostalgia and a knack for crystal walls of sound.
JACK AND JEALOUS Athens-based duo of brothers playing indie rock.
Confederate Railroad
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40–50. www.innovationamphitheater.com
CONFEDERATE RAILROAD Grammy Award-nominated rowdy country music group.
Community Garden Field Day
Boys & Girls Club of Athens HT Edwards 440-4 Dearing Extension, Athens, United StatesExplore urban agriculture and climate change with demonstrations on soil fertility, soil sensors, using a FarmBot and more. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.rice-georgia.org
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
National Donut Day Celebration
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate with donut-themed activities and games, plus a sprinkles race. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Experience Virtual Reality
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and experience the world of virtual reality. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Grand Opening & 5th Anniversary Party
Grail Bra Specialists 1040 Gaines School Road, Suite 115, Athens, United StatesGrail Bra Specialists is celebrating its move with special offers, giveaways, refreshments and more. 2–8 p.m. FREE! www.grailbras.com
Teen Bookmark Craft
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake your own bookmarks with collage, colored pencils and more. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DIY Book Binding
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Eternity
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of music, dance and theater with an emphasis on sharing the love of God through the performing arts. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Disney’s Descendants
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis musical follows the offspring of classic villains such as Maleficent and Cruella de Vil. June 7, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Hot Corner Opening Gospel Program
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHot Corner Festival. 7 p.m. www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
HOT CORNER OPENING GOSPEL PROGRAM Celebrate the annual Hot Corner festival with an evening of gospel music featuring performances by Gospel Royalaires, JC & The Hartwellaires Gospel Group, Marcus Brown & The Chorale, Morton Chapel Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant Male Chorus and New Salem.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Kennedy Puckett
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
KENNEDY PUCKETT Acoustic rock and roll.
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Being Dead, Elijah Johnston, Antlered Aunt Lord
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $17. www.athenscine.com
BEING DEAD Texas-based band that merges surf rock, freak pop and frantic punk.
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.
ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback-drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny).
Check the Signs, Take3, Liz Farrell
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
TAKE3 Local jazz trio.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
Sacred Bull, Lost Hours, FNTM
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
LOST HOURS Atlanta doom metal to listen to at high volume in total darkness.
FNTM New metal band from Atlanta.
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:3 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Jam-based, psychedelic rock and roll three-piece from Macon.
Paint and Sip Party in Honor of Eugene Swain
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesA special event to celebrate the late artist on his birthday with wine and the opportunity to paint portraits of the artist’s work. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. $65. For tickets text 706-818-0357
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 8–10 a.m. $10–15. www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
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
Mark Plemmons, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
Garden Open House
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to play various TTRPGs, Nintendo Switch party games, PS5 fighting games, board games and Magic: The Gathering. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Family Fun Ride
North Oconee River Greenway Athens, GA, United StatesBring your bike and helmet for a 6-mile tour of the Greenway and Firefly Trail. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesJoin local Dungeon Master Trey Miller to learn everything you need to know about the popular role playing game. 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
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
HOT CORNER FESTIVAL In addition to vendors, speakers and dancers, the festival presents live music by IAMTIKICA and the TLC Band, Tracy and Jeff, Ishues, Frank the Eagle, Motorhead 2X, East Side Players Band, Splitz Band and more.
Hot Corner Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment on the historic Hot Corner block. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensLee Epting will guide an exploration of the history of The Hill. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesKids of all ages are invited to watch The Animal Crossing movie, create crafts, sample Japanese snacks and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Disney’s Descendants
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis musical follows the offspring of classic villains such as Maleficent and Cruella de Vil. June 7, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
1 Year Anniversary
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the distillery’s anniversary with music, games and food. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
