Calendar Picks

None More Epic | Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm | Canopy Studio

Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio

The Shut-Ups, Johann Greco, Jumping Through Fiery Hoops | Sunday, May 4 @ 5:00 pm | Buvez

Sunday, May 4 @ 5:00 pm

The Shut-Ups, Johan...

Buvez

Athens Comedy Fest | Sunday, May 4 @ 7:00 pm | Morton Theatre

Sunday, May 4 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre

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.
Sunday, May 4 @ 1:00 pm

None More Epic

Canopy Studio
Sunday, May 4 @ 5:00 pm

The Shut-Ups, Johan...

Buvez
Sunday, May 4 @ 7:00 pm

Athens Comedy Fest

Morton Theatre
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Intro to FL Studio

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

Learn basics in the studio with resident art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6​​–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Honeypuppy

Honeypuppy

White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy

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

Marcel Sletten, Organically Programmed

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

"How to Chain Trip: Making Human Music with AI" Event. 6 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

Johnstone Lecture

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Peter Zale will discuss his work with conservation horticulture, plant exploration, plant breeding and living collections. 6:30 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Author Talk & Book Signing

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

Photographer Peter Essick discusses and signs copies of his new book Work in Progress, a collection of aerial photographs of construction sites in the Atlanta Metro area. book. 7–​​8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/workinprogress

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Pachinko Pop

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

Screening of the 1977 Japanese sci-fi horror Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Jesterpalooza

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Screening of jester short films with a live music performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

The Muskogees

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Jesterpalooza. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.

Dexter and The Moonrocks, Liam St. John, Cigarettes @ Sunset

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS West Texas band known for their unique combination of country and grunge.

LIAM ST. JOHN Chart-topping Nashville artist who works at the crossroads of blues and rock.

CIGARETTES @ SUNSET Indie rock by five best friends from Boone, NC.

MCU Trivia

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com

Zoran Dukić

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

ZORAN DUKIĆ Croatian classical guitarist and accomplished competition winner.

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. 10 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

25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon

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

Hosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United States

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org

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, 3–5 p.m. 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

Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate the month of February with a fried catfish and shrimp supper, and a variety of live music. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

Emerging Scholars Symposium

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

Dr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Opening Reception

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Exhibitions “Playing House” by Cecilia Reynolds and “Beneath the Sky and Sea” by Louise Haynes Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

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 with guest artist Helen Kuykendall. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Opening Reception

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

Works by Linda Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

The Georgia Music Collections Tour

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

Take a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

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

Bowling for Bottoms

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

The fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $25. www.athensareadiaperbank.com

Artist Talk

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Alice Woodruff will discuss her ceramic sculpture exhibition “Warrior Women.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com

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.