Calendar Picks
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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.
Scene Study Workshop
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Jade Fernandez to learn the basics of breaking down a script, performance, performance reviews and more. 12–4 p.m. $60. 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
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1:30 p.m. $15 (show), $30 (show and brunch). www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
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
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
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
9th Annual Kitten Shower
Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and snacks with the Athens Humane Society’s adoptable kittens. 2–4 p.m. $15–50. www.athenshumanesociety.org
Touch-The-Truck
Firehouse Subs 665 US 29 Hwy N, Unit #100, AthensAn interactive event for the entire family to experience a fire truck while meeting the firefighters who operate them. 2-4 p.m. FREE! www.firehousesubs.com/touchthetruck
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a special lager release, food from Agua Linda, traditional folkloric dance by El Tepeyac, salsa lessons with TimbATHENS and a portion of proceeds benefitting Casa de Amistad. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Awakening the Chakras & Repairing the Aura
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of energy healing, harmonium music and guided meditation. 3 p.m. $35. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Book Launch
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesCelebrate Dr. Bradley R. Rice’s biography Joshua Hill of Madison with a reception and book signing. 3 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Athens Flute Choir
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The woodwind group's spring concert "Delightful Dalliances: Miniatures and Transcriptions."
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
The Shut-Ups, Johann Greco, Jumping Through Fiery Hoops
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
JOHANN GRECO Singer-songwriter from Northeast Georgia. Album release show!
JUMPING THROUGH FIERY HOOPS Pop rock project of Jeff Fox, an Arkansas-born, Athens-based musician who has been making music since the early '90s.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
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
Frank Hurricane, Cult of Riggonia, Space Brother
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
SPACE BROTHER Electronic- and hip-hop-influenced producer.
