Calendar Picks

AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens

Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park

Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park

Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry

Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry

Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre

Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre
Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am

AOC Twilight Criterium

Downtown Athens
Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am

Madison Fest

Madison Town Park
Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm

Dawgstock

The Foundry
Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm

Julien Baker &...

Georgia Theatre

Hunlo, A.M. Rodriguez, Rachel Angel, Ava Swan

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.

A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter.

RACHEL ANGEL Asheville alt-country and indie folk songwriter.

AVA SWAN Nashville indie pop and alt-Americana songbird.

Atmosphere, NOFUN!, Reverie

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com

ATMOSPHERE Hip-hop duo inspired by soul, funk, rock and reggae that has released over two dozen studio albums in the past two decades.

NOFUN! LA-based collective whose sound ranges from alternative rock to West Coast hip hop.

REVERIE Rapper from LA inspired by underground hip hop.

Cult of Riggonia, Dhana Jeera, Yerfdaas, O Key

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.

DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.

YERFDAAS Mostly instrumental trio from Atlanta drawing inspiration from bands as diverse as Don Caballero, Hella and D'Angelo.

O KEY Experimental pop project led by Art Contest's Cole Monroe.

Annie Dukes, Karma Kat, Y’all

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

ANNIE DUKES Femme-fronted rock band out of Florida whose sound is a mixture of '70s rock with '90s rock and grunge tones, saturated with three part harmonies, heavy riffs and a driving melody.

KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.

Y'ALL Atlanta-based indie folk-rock inspired by Tom Petty and The Cranberries.

Wine Glass Painting

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

Local artist Yvonne Studevan will share her inspiration for her work “Waiting Patiently,” then guide participants in a wine glass painting activity. Registration required. 10 a.m. $10. 706-742-0823

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Artist Market and Benefit Show

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse local vendors donating half their profits and enjoy live music with proceeds benefitting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. 4–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Art Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief.

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Art Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief. 4 p.m. (market), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams.

JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.

GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.

DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.

Event Series Fall Party

Fall Party

Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United States

Enjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm

Artist Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Photo-based artist Tokie Rome-Taylor will discuss her research and works on view. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Tracy and Jeff

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.

Event Series Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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

Tokusatsu Thursdays

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1969 Japanese horror film Yokai Monsters: Along With Ghosts. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Opening Reception

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

A new collection of works featuring local artists Jackie Dorsey and Caroline Ford Coleman will open in the Classic Galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

Event Series Open Studio

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Artist Adam Void’s exhibition will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Martin Sexton

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/MartinSextonAthens

MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter performing the Beatles' Abbey Road in his signature style.

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Event Series Open Mic

Open Mic

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville

OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.

Elf Power, Honeypuppy

UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Birthoween. 7 p.m. FREE! (w/ UGA ID), $5. www.wuog.org

ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."

Event Series Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

Rigometrics, Penelope Road, Space Gator

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8. www.georgiatheatre.com

RIGOMETRICS Classic rock with a contemporary edge and explosive guitar solos.

PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”

SPACE GATOR Psych-rock group formed in the swamps of Chicago.

A.D. Blanco

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org

A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.

Clown Car Comedy Tour

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Comedians Scott Wharton (Kill Tony), Clay Jones and Gabe Kerr from Austin, TX invade Athens. 8 p.m. (doors). $7. www.athenscomedy.com

Beer Piss, Zookraught, Real Wow

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.

REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.

Hawk Proof Rooster, North Georgia All Stars

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Relief Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.

NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.

Solid Country Gold

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.

Event Series Play All Day

Play All Day

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop 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

Homeschool Hangout

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Homeschool students can learn and interact with other families in the homeschooling community. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Fall Party

Fall Party

Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United States

Enjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm