Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
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
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
OPEN MIC Bring your instrument, a good joke or your favorite monologue. Hosted by Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and Adam Poulin.
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1967 Japanese sci-fi film Gamera vs. Guiron. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView new exhibitions featuring work from students, faculty and Margie E. West Prize recipient Hong Hong. 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 “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” “Saiki-K” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor John Vercher will discuss his book Devil is Fine with Sabrina Orah Mark. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com
Musical Theater Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your musical theater knowledge and compete for prizes while listening to classic show tunes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Mack Bui will present on the critical role of food science in our lives. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Matthew Sweet, Abe Partridge
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
MATTHEW SWEET Alternative rock and power pop singer-songwriter who was part of the burgeoning music scene in Athens during the 1980s.
ABE PARTRIDGE Folk artist from Mobile, AL whose songs range from earthy to surreal.
Ray Fulcher, Jordan Rowe, Cole Goodwin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17. www.georgiatheatre.com
RAY FULCHER UGA alum and country singer whose songwriting is CMA award-winning.
JORDAN ROWE Christian country artist from Adel who has shared stages with artists like Luke Combs and Cody Johnson.
COLE GOODWIN Georgia country artist who writes songs that hold firm roots in stories of the old South.
Thursday Scholarship Series: Birth of the Cool
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThursday Scholarship Series. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
BIRTH OF THE COOL Encore performance by nine UGA performance faculty of pieces written by Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, Miles Davis and John Lewis from 1948–1950.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
96Vizion, Miles Stone, Bryant Perez, JiiG
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
MILES STONE Classic hip-hop sound with deep reflections on life and social issues.
BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer emphasizing rap and wordplay.
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop.
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
Athens Brew and Bull Artists’ Society
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe inaugural meeting bridging working artists and the community, featuring a live conversation between Noah James Saunders and the Athens Area Arts Council. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.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
The Rishis; Blake Hornsby; John Kiran Fernandes, Arianna Petersen, Franklin Russell
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
BLAKE HORNSBY Psychedelic folk musician born and raised in Chattanooga, currently based out of Western North Carolina.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, ARIANNA PETERSEN, FRANKLIN RUSSELL Clarinet, cello and baritone saxophone trio.
Shonali, Karma Kat, Clare O’Kane, Spitehound
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
SHONALI Indie artist from New York who fronts Tigers and Monkeys, runs the independent record label Little Lamb Recordings and is a memer of the comedy collective Variety Shac.
KARMA KAT Athens local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
CLARE O'KANE NY-based comedian, writer and actor.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
Hatch, Cardynal and the Flock, Mannequin Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana.
KIT, Rocco and His Bones, Infinitefreefall, Trepid
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/@buvez_athens
KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
ROCCO AND HIS BONES Psych-punk and indie pop from Greer, SC.
INFINITEFREEFALL Experimental pop project from Charleston, SC that leans into shoegaze, krautrock, post-punk and psychedelic tendencies.
TREPID New local grungegaze.
Road to Breakway
Silver Dollar 262 College Ave., Athens, United StatesDawghouse Presents. 8 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/dawghouse_productions
ROAD TO BREAKAWAY An evening of EDM featuring OTT, Tony Jack, Banjo, IGood and Tribe.
The Relics
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE RELICS Atlanta band performing catchy originals, as well as rock hits ranging from The Beatles to Green Day.
Booty Boyz
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $7. www.georgiatheatre.com
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess.
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
Fiddlebone
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
FIDDLEBONE New old time project with members of Packway Handle and String Theory. (10 a.m.)
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
Walk Into Wellness
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGet moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Watch Party
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs at a luau-themed watch party. 12 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Pottery Making Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the annual “Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational,” there will be a pottery making demonstration. 1 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Daddy’s Beemer
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DADDY'S BEEMER Dreamy, buoyant indie rock from Charleston, SC.
NEEDTOBREATHE
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
NEEDTOBREATHE Grammy Award-nominated rock band from Seneca, SC known for the Christian themes in its music.
Ishues
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDinner and a show. 7 p.m. $40. www.hendershotsathens.com
ISHUES FEAT. SHAKY LEG TRIO Legendary local hip-hop artist. Tonight’s performance includes a fried fish dinner and proceeds benefit youth programs at Art of Boxing Training Center.
Pond Girl, Marie Marie, Sleep John B, Julia Catherine
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
POND GIRL Athens singer-songwriter known for her raw vocals and emotional lyricism. Album release show!
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
SLEEP JOHN B Ethereal indie.
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Nick Harley, Dividers, Burly Ivy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NICK HARLEY Alternative lo-fi garage rock artist with a mellow sound and lyrics exploring lighthearted angst.
DIVIDERS Los Angeles cosmic country shredders signed to Primordial Void. For fans of lo-fi jangle rock and mangled tape collages.
BURLY IVY Psyche art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Nineveh’s Garden, Jet Engine Dragons, Giant Enemy Crab
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
NINEVEH'S GARDEN Progressive metal and jazz fusion out of Athens.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
