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
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
REALigion Live Podcast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment and tech. 5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWilay Méndez Páez’s exhibition “Morphogenesis” features metal sculptures and “Scissors, Paper, Art” features collaged works by Jack Burk and Claire Clements. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s exhibition “Maverick” features abstract and textual paintings. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Dale J. Gordon
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
DALE J. GORDON JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance of the experimental folk punk artist from Nashville.
Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay and raise money for the nonprofit Love.Craft Athens. 6:30 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.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
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
Weaponized Flesh, Saddam Death Cave, Beer Piss, Multiple Miggs
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). Donations accepted. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore. Hurtful 10" release show!
SADDAM DEATH CAVE Hardcore punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
DJ Marcel Sletten
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMuseum Mix. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
DJ MARCEL SLETTEN Athens producer and Primordial Void founder plays three hours of techno, house, IDM, synthpop and indie deep cuts.
A Night at the Movies
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents a dance show featuring movie soundtracks, followed by a dance party. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Marcel Sletten. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Rosie and the Ratdogs, Miracle Blood, Hypersleep
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece.
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Clifford the Big Red Dog Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a story about Clifford and then have a photo taken with the famous pup. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Clue Escape Room
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPut your thinking skills to the test and try to escape from the themed room. Ages 12 & up. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Dead Beat Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–50. [email protected], bit.ly/DeadBeatClub
DEAD BEAT CLUB Artist2Artist, Inc. hosts a night of karaoke with live backing music by Classic City Jukebox. Choose from 100 songs.
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.
Jon Langston
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $42. www.innovationamphitheater.com
JON LANGSTON Loganville country singer-songwriter who pursued music after his football career.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Interstellar Echoes
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.
Larry’s Homework, The Dictatortots, DJ Goth Dad
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States1st Annual Athens GA Live Music Fest. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
DJ GOTH DAD Dusty Gannon of Vision Video spinning for a dance party after the show.
Split Silk, Flender, Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
FLENDER Experimental noise rock from Houston, TX.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
The Echolocations, lighthearted (duo)
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (music). $10. www.athenscine.com
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound. Celebrating the release of Tryhard!
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman. Duo set.
Dale J. Gordon, Burly Ivy, French Exit
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DALE J. GORDON Theatrical Nashville-based one-man band that utilizes guitar, a stompbox and projected videos. Album release show for It Doesn't Light!
BURLY IVY Psyche art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
FRENCH EXIT Enigmatic musical project led by AJ Griffin (Laminated Cat, The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System) that features fantastical phase-shifted psychedelia and ripples with intricate keyboard and vocal layers.
Swear Jar, Honey Knife, Second Nature
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
HONEY KNIFE New alternative rock band from Atlanta.
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Pet Vaccine
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesHealthy and properly secured pets aged 12 weeks or older are eligible for rabies and distemper vaccines. First come, first served. Proof of residency required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athenshumanesociety.org
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Homebuyer Education Class
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesLearn about homeownership, obtaining a mortgage, making an offer and closing. Registration required. 9:30 a.m. $10. www.athenslandtrust.org/housing-counseling/homebuyer-education-classes
Choose Your Own Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this life-sized game, your story unfolds in the choices you make. All ages. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Family Day: Portrait Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about portraits while participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org