Calendar Picks

Freeman Leverett, Sunset Honor Unit, Ritika, Gabby Delliponti | Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre Rooftop

Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Freeman Leverett, S...

Georgia Theatre Rooftop

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Thursday, May 22 @ 7:00 pm

Freeman Leverett, S...

Georgia Theatre Rooftop
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Friends Trivia Night

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Test your knowledge of the classic TV show. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco

Melodrama Trivia

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia skills with host UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

The Forum

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

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

THE FORUM Gainesville, FL-based outfit with strong hooks atop rhythmic dance beats and an effortless live presence.

Nightly

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.50–35. www.georgiatheatre.com

NIGHTLY Alternative pop band based in Nashville, TN consisting of members Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Nicholas Sainato.

Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.

NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.

TREPID Local grungegaze.

BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.

Event Series SaBaCha Dance Social

SaBaCha Dance Social

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

7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Tru Phonic

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.

The Georgia Rodeo

Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United States

Watch bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events followed by a live music concert. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com

The Georgia Rodeo

Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United States

The Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com

THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."

ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.

CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.

MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.

GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.

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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Family Fun Festival

Family Fun Festival

Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Candlelight Tribute to Adele & Queen

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com

CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.

Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)

THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.

SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.

Viv and the Things, Sepia Dream, Tori McAllister

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

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

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.

TORI MCALLISTER Acoustic singer-songwriter.

Elli Perry, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.

Five Eight, The Bad Ends, The Granfalloons, The Steeple People Band

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Rhythm of the Steeple People Official Release. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.

THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.

THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!

THE STEEPLE PEOPLE BAND Collective of local drummers and percussionists.

True South

150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United States

The actors are the playwrights in this completely improved, on-the-spot performance. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Michael Carnes

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com

MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.

Cuddling, Subatomic, Schmooze, Velvet Edge

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

SUBATOMIC Five-piece grunge band from Milledgeville.

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.

Mighty Mcfly

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

MIGHTY MCFLY '80s-inspired party band.

Lee Bains, Hatch

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

9 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

LEE BAINS Solo set from the frontman of Alabama-based Southern rock band Lee Bains & the Glory Fires.

HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.

Pink Beds

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

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

PINK BEDS Asheville, NC-based band sitting at the intersection of spacious grooves and lush songcrafting.

Mark Plemmons, Trio Metro

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)

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. (10 a.m.)

Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale

Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United States

The neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30 homes will also feature a lemonade stand, local art for sale and plant sales and swaps. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook

Event Series Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

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

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Spring Market

Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United States

Browse jewelry, handmade gifts and more from over 20 local artists. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath

Redstone Round Up

Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United States

There will be an outdoor market with sampling and post-G Day game live music. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (market), 5–7 p.m. (live music). www.redstonemarket.com

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com

Super Spring Saturday

Washington Farms 5691 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville

A family-friendly event featuring farm activities and attractions suitable for all ages. $15. 10 a.m.5 p.m. www.washingtonfarms.net

G-Day

Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United States

UGA’s annual spring football scrimmage pits Bulldog against Bulldog in a Red vs. Black game. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. www.georgiadogs.com