Calendar Picks
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
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Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jammin’ In Our Jammies
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your favorite party pajamas and enjoy an evening of games, music and a Best Pajamas contest. All proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 7–9 p.m. $50. www.helpathenshomeless.org
J.R. Rund, Cody Marlowe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
J.R. RUND Country roots singer-songwriter from Georgia.
CODY MARLOWE Roots-rock and Americana songwriter from Clermont.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
TEDxUGA 2025
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $20. www.tedxuga.com
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
Dwight Wilson and the Classic City Soul Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
DWIGHT WILSON AND THE CLASSIC CITY SOUL BAND A mix of classic Motown, soul and funk.
Beat Up, No Kingdom, Red Hot Empty, Ether 9
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez.
RED HOT EMPTY Angry music for angry people.
ETHER 9 Atlanta punk band with a DIY ethic.
University of Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conductor Michael Stern directs the orchestra in "Symphonie Fantastique," composed by Hector Berlioz.
Flying Squid Features
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Yumbo Tron, Drí
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/globeathens
YUMBO TRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
DRI Project of singer, percussionist and songwriter Adriana Thomas.
Emo Night Karaoke
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $18. www.40watt.com
EMO NIGHT KARAOKE Sing on stage with backing from emo punk rock band Phantom Dan.
Fust, Little Gold, Dipper Grande
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens. First show!
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
James Cook, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
12th Annual Chess Conference
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesChess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Women’s Resource Fair
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be free health screenings, career coaching, mental health support and community resources. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/belonging
Spring Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis student-run event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
FLUKE 2025
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blogspot.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Family Day: Sustainable Fashion
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in series of crafts and activities inspired by the current exhibition “From Farms to Fast Fashion,” including a gently used children’s clothing and shoes swap. 1–4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Jam for Cam
Downtown Athens AthensJam for Cam. 2:30–11 p.m. $30. www.jam4cam.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice. (4:30 p.m.)
CONGRESS THE BAND Charleston, SC-based band playing groovy rock jams. (6 p.m.)
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”(8 p.m.)
MILKY CHANCE German rock duo. (10 p.m.)
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Mircea Eliade’s The Sacred and the Profane with the group. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE Campers show off what they've learned.
Artist Talk & Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe spring exhibition “Interstitial Agency” features the visceral work of six artists curated by Lauren Bradshaw. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis third annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 4–11 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/teamsiegmund
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHey, You! Hoedown. 4–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
EDDIE UN-ASSED No info available.
CLIMBING CEDARS Band with bluegrass, folk and Americana roots.
CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers led by Dave Forker.
THE SPEAKS No info available.
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30, 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
Albert Castiglia, Parker Barrow
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AlbertCastigliaMar29
ALBERT CASTIGLIA Blues musician with many critically-acclaimed solo albums who is known for his exceptional instrumental prowess, searing vocals and outstanding live performances.
PARKER BARROW Blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums).
Wake Up: Hell Iz Real
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlummer Productions presents an evening of storytelling theatre. 7 p.m. $25–30. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Reed Brake
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
REED BRAKE Improvisational roots rock quartet inspired by life lived in nature.
Nihilus, Sacred Bull, Jet Engine Dragons, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
A Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (Marshmallow Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
ROBERT SCHNEIDER Lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer of The Apples in Stereo who has produced and performed on albums by Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Minders and more.
SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
HEATHER MCINTOSH Prolific film and television composer who was part of the Elephant 6 Collective and has recorded with luminaries like Animal Collective, Norah Jones and St. Vincent.
MARSHMALLOW COAST Indie pop band started in Denver in 1996 by Andy Gonzales that later became associated with the Elephant 6 Collective.
Dead Ringer
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesA night of original improv comedy featuring local comedians performing impersonations of celebrities, political figures and more. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
hambear, Cuddling, Hippie Love Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
HIPPIE LOVE PARTY Math/emo/psych from Virginia Beach, VA.
Altrd, The While, nothingifanything
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ALTRD Local band covering classic '80s, '90s and 2000s alternative hits with an edge.
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.
DJ Charlieflower
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesArcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
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.
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Mar. 29, 5–9 p.m. Mar. 30, 12:30–4:30 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
