Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Friday, April 25 @ 12:00 pm | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Strike Fashion Show | Friday, April 25 @ 5:45 pm | Geography Geology Building
Strike Fashion Show Geography Geology Building
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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artful Conversation: Dorr Bothwell
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Bothwell’s painting “For National Defense.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
John Kinnison
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL. (6 p.m.)
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York-based artist Rose Salane will discuss her process behind the exhibition “Fission or, Eclipse.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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.
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1968 Japanese Western action film The Drifting Avenger. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Laura Jane Grace and The Mississippi Medicals, Catbite, Taylor Hollingsworth
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
LAURA JANE GRACE AND THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICALS New punk project featuring members of Against Me!, Drive-By Truckers and the Ergs.
CATBITE Philadelphia ska band influenced by the jolting energy of The Specials, The Selector’s edged lyrics and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Guitarist and singer-songwriter from Birmingham, AL who is also a member of Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band and Dead Fingers.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
The Four Fathers
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Schmooze, Outfield Clovers, Seventh Son
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.
SEVENTH SON Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
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 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Wonder Walk
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesHomeschool parents and kids are invited to bring a picnic lunch, explore flora on the Story Trail nature walk, make a nature journal and do forest listening. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Know Your Rights Bus Tour
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesACLU will discuss discuss books that local governments have banned and promote voter education. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.acluga.org
ACC Green School Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the environmental education and free classroom resources available in the county and the ACC Green School Program. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall 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. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Woody Garrison and Dan Horowitz
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
WOODY GARRISON AND DAN HOROWITZ Joined by Dan Horowitz on upright bass, Americana singer-songwriter Woody Garrison plays original songs with select covers.
Book Launch Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Chigozie Obioma’s newest book The Road to the Country with a signing after the event. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Tinkercad for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create basic 3D objects using a browser-based modeling program. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Aviya Kushner’s nonfiction book The Grammar of God. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every second Thursday.
The Lonely Few
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
THE LONELY FEW JOKERJOKERTtv presents a virtual performance. North Georgia band playing traditional, folk and bluegrass with a twist.
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
Faye Webster
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $69.50–110. www.georgiatheatre.com
FAYE WEBSTER Atlanta indie singer-songwriter who has five studio albums under her belt.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Jimmy Bass
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesLibrary Life Happy Hour. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JIMMY BASS Singer-songwriter and guitarist.
King Buzzo and Trevor Dunn, JD Pinkus, Void Manes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
KING BUZZO AND TREVOR DUNN Melvins frontman King Buzzo and Mr. Bungle bassist Trevor Dunn perform an acoustic set.
JD PINKUS Longtime Butthole Surfers member playing psychedelic, punky "spacegrass" on banjo.
VOID MANES Experimental noise and drone project from Atlanta.
Thursday Scholarship Series: The Power of Nature
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
THE POWER OF NATURE The UGA Symphony Orchestra season begins with an evening of Beethoven.
Killick Hinds & Ana Gamboa, Jonas Van den Bossche
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
KILLICK HINDS & ANA GAMBOA Local Appalachian Trance Metal performer Killick Hinds joins Ana Gamboa, an Ecuadorian composer and cellist.
JONAS VAN DEN BOSSCHE Belgian guitarist exploring noise, free jazz and improvised music.
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
Jay Gonzalez-The Inflatable Orchestra, Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Dhana Jeera
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ-THE INFLATABLE ORCHESTRA Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies. Tape release show!
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
DHANA JEERA Sounds inspired by North African and Tuareg music.
Serf Lords, The Creature Preachers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SERF LORDS Local surf band offering a post-apocalyptic view of the empire that was, set to heavy riffage at high tide. A mix of alt-surf with your favorite 8-bit/DOS hellscape.
THE CREATURE PREACHERS Horror surf quartet clawing their way up from the darkest depths of the Georgia swamps.
The Lonely Few
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.thelonelyfewmusic.com
THE LONELY FEW North Georgia band playing traditional, folk and bluegrass with a twist.
David Finckel & Wu Han
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–65. pac.uga.edu
DAVID FINCKEL & WU HAN Cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han's multi-faceted musical partnership delivers an all-Beethoven program.
