Calendar Picks
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
Bone Bag, Klept, weather-eye, Glance of Dismissal
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
KLEPT Savannah noise rock.
WEATHER-EYE Savannah emo band whose first EP never coming home came out last year.
GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community.
The Cemetery Club
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 1–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Jerusalem Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–49. pac.uga.edu
JERUSALEM QUARTET The ensemble returns to Athens with a program by a trio of composers who each made considerable contributions to the chamber music canon: Haydn, Shostakovich and Brahms.
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Sketch Comedy Graduation Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in its sketch comedy writing workshop. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
None More Epic
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents a spring performance featuring aerial dance, trapeze, slings, pole and more. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. May 4, 4 p.m. $20 (adults), $15 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Friday Night Paddle
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own boat or use one of the provided single or tandem kayaks for a peaceful evening on the water. Ages 12 & up. 8 p.m. www.accgov.com/sandycreekpark
Retro Prom
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesTravel back in time to another era and celebrate prom to the fullest in benefit of ACCA. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $35–450. www.accaging.org
YumboTron, Athens Middle East Orchestra
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
YUMBOTRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
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
Patrick Barry, Libbaloops
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle. (8 a.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (10 a.m.)
Rooftop Yoga
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own mat and start your day with a peaceful flow surrounded by views of the city. 9 a.m. $20. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
UGArden Community Day
UGArden 2500 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the community farm’s 15th anniversary with hands-on activities, crafts, games and a plant and herb market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. ugarden.uga.edu
Spring Harvest Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThe 9th annual festival kicks off the harvest season with live music, lawn games, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GABrowse unusual and hard to find Southeastern native plants as well as a wide selection of perennials, ferns, trees and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. gnps.org/athens-east-piedmont-chapter
Art Show and Book Sale
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books and local art for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.3railroad.org
StudioFest
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesExplore artist studios, galleries, makers’ spaces, pop-up exhibitions and markets across the city. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Discover the Art of Rugs
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn educational session by Nile Candan of Hasan’s Rugs that shares how and where rugs are made, and the meanings behind their various patterns. 1 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis special edition of the market celebrates May Day Fest in solidarity with International Workers’ Day, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs, live music, cultural performances and more. 1–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
World’s Smallest Airport
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the Thrasher brothers’ aerial circus in the 1940s, with proceeds benefitting Ciné. RSVP recommended. 2:15 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. (screenings), 4 p.m. (reception). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open classical play by local musicians.
Derby Day Party!
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesWatch the Kentucky Derby and celebrate with a variety of classic cocktails. 4–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
None More Epic
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents a spring performance featuring aerial dance, trapeze, slings, pole and more. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. May 4, 4 p.m. $20 (adults), $15 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Speakeasy Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy classic speakeasy style specialty cocktails, swing dancing, jazz from Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots and more. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSpeakeasy Night. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
CHARLIE FLEMING Indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Athens Business Rocks
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS A fundraising event for Nuçi's Space that challenges local businesses to showcase the talents of their employees by forming bands to compete against other businesses.
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
Gwen Hughes and the Kats
Meson Park N. Church St., Lexington, GA7 p.m. FREE! Lexington GA Downtown Development Authority on Facebook
GWEN HUGHES AND THE KATS Playing a mix of soul, swing, jazz, blues and rock.
Athens Comedy Fest
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesInaugural festival featuring a lineup of national and local comedians. May 2–4, 7 p.m. $27–500. www.athenscomedyfest.com
The Cemetery Club
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 1–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
LAKE, Night Palace, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LAKE Experimental indie pop from Washington state.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
moony, Evelia, Recess Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
MOONY Indie alternative project of Nashville-based musician Seth Findley.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
Joe Cat, Bobby Ferguson Band, Norrin Carrol
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour joined by Klay Whitehead on drums.
BOBBY FERGUSON BAND Americana pop/rock band from Macon.
NORRIN CARROL Electronic-inspired musical project.
Latin Night
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
LATIN NIGHT Mixing all the best Latin beats.
Klezmer Local 42
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States11 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/klezmerlocal42
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
