Calendar Picks
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Fever/Dream
Forestry Building 2 180 E Green St., Athens, United StatesArs Gratia Artis presents a play comically skewering the dark realities of corporate America and the never-ending chains of capitalism. Apr. 24 & 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $10. sites.google.com/view/arsgratiaartistheatre
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Juggler Todd Key
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a comedy juggling show with performer Todd Key. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Guitar Studio Class
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUITAR STUDIO CLASS Performing a recital.
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Make Your Own Hot Sauce
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make a simple hot sauce recipe. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Leighton Day
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
LEIGHTON DAY Prolific Atlanta songwriter blurring the lines between musical genres.
Julien Baker & TORRES
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JULIEN BAKER & TORRES Two musicians with prolific solo careers come together as a country duo touring their new album, Send a Prayer My Way.
The Smokeshows
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
THE SMOKESHOWS Nashville-based rock and roll grounded by the blues, glam and theatre.
THE WRAPS Dynamic local rock act with sounds reminiscent of the Drive-By Truckers.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.
MS PowerPoint Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts and use styles and themes. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Police Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Cindy and officers from the Watkinsville Police Department for special storytime along with songs and crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Doors: Affordable Housing in Our Community
Green Acres Baptist Church 2085 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GeorgiaA diverse panel of experts from UGA, local government, nonprofit organizations and housing advocates discuss the state of affordable housing in Athens. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/HRC
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Athentic Women Speak
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA panel featuring local providers and professionals in women’s healthcare and wellness will discuss supporting health, relationships and wellness with a silent auction. 5:30 p.m. FREE! athens.jl.org
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.40watt.com
NAPALM DEATH English grindcore band formed in Meriden, West Midlands, in 1981.
MELVINS Rock band formed in 1983 in Montesano, WA whose early work was key to the development of both grunge and sludge metal.
DARK SKY BURIAL The creative outlet of Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up).
WEEDEATER Stoner metal and sludge metal band formed in Wilmington, NC in 1998.
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
AthensGATV Meetup for Content Creators
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv and CreativeSpace invites livestreamers, podcasters, content creators and influencers to network and listen to presentations. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Highway Home, Luke Brown & The Jubilee, Eli Cane
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–12. www.georgiatheatre.com
HIGHWAY HOME Harmony-driven trio formed in late 2024 by singer-songwriters Eamon Owen, Conner Sweeny, and Stanton Langley, blending late ’90s and early 2000s country influences with heartfelt storytelling and tight harmonies.
LUKE BROWN & THE JUBILEE Band from Atlanta delivering a high-energy blend of honky-tonk and Southern rock, infused with heartfelt lyrics and dynamic performances.
ELI CANE Country singer-songwriter from Watkinsville known for his honest lyrics and storytelling style.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Next Act Cabaret
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance. 8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Ick, Plan B, The Mar-Mars, How to Set a Fire and Why
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ICK Loud, smelly two-piece from Modesto, CA.
PLAN B Local logisticians.
THE MAR-MARS Diner food enthusiasts from Savannah playing punk rock.
HOW TO SET A FIRE AND WHY Grinding screamo from sick, twisted minds.
Workforce Connections Expo
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GALearn more about Fair Chance Employment with a panel discussion and resource materials. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.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 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens
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
Trio Metro
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist. (6 p.m.)
Opening Reception
Willson Center for Humanities and Arts 1260 S. Lumpkin St., AthensMichael Lachowski’s series of landscape photography is on view. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
