Calendar Picks
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
Julien Baker & TORRES | Monday, April 28 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
“Over the Garden Wall”
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the animated TV series adventure. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Chasing Coral
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJim Porter will discuss the behind-the-scenes narration of what was happening moment by moment during the making of this documentary. 4 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
DANCEFLOOR
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United States4–7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. [email protected]
DANCEFLOOR This family-friendly, sobriety-positive dance party features new wave, electropop, synthpop, EDM, Italo disco and more from DJ De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower.
Rock ‘n Art in the Park
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this outdoor family celebration there will be mural painting, live music by The Splitz Band and food, wine and beer for sale. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/VisitOconeeGa
Repent at Leisure
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.
DJ De La Luna
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States"SURFACE" Opening Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States2023 Juried Exhibition “SURFACE” features contemporary art in all media that explores or references this title. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
String Theory
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. Tonight's event is a contra dance with live music and a caller.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesThis community dance features live music by String Theory. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Athens Westie Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a beginner dance lesson for West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. before the floor opens up for social dancing. No experience or partner required. 7–10 p.m. $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral
Anders Thomsen Trio, Yankee Roses, Cowboy Kerouac & The Barebacks
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ANDERS THOMSEN TRIO Renowned guitarist and Americana artist performing rootsy Western swing-influenced honky-tonk rock and roll. Tonight's set coincides with the release of a new single, "(Honkytonk Song On The) Internet."
YANKEE ROSES Atlanta troubadour of alt-folk Americana.
COWBOY KEROUAC & THE BAREBACKS Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
Sons of Sailors
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsOct14
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
AJ Griffin, Marcel Sletten, Dark Wale
The Forum 1331 Dowdy Road, Athens, GA7 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/theforum_ath
AJ GRIFFIN Elephant 6 stalwart who has performed in groups such as the Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System. His solo work is vaudevillian pop for fans of Van Dyke Parks.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
DARK WALE Solo noise project of Kyle Mackinnel (Oceanic Sound Research).
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Jake Xerxes Fussell, Freeman Leverett
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $16. bit.ly/JakeXerxesFussellAthens
JAKE XERXES FUSSELL Durham, NC-based folk singer-songwriter described as "one of the great magpies of American music."
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
DIIV, Sword II
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DIIV Brooklyn-based group blending dream pop, shoegaze and post-punk influences.
SWORD II Enigmatic Atlanta-based four-piece outfit balancing pop sensibilities and punk ethos.
Around the Fern
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
AROUND THE FERN Athens-based cover band playing hits from the '90s and '00s.
Rosie & the Ratdogs, Big Oaf, Blackjack Mountain
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
BIG OAF A rock and roll band hailing from Atlanta with a hard, atomic sound.
BLACKJACK MOUNTAIN Carrollton-based rock and roll trio.
Midsummer, The Normas, The Weekend Lovers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MIDSUMMER Melancholic alternative rock band from the heart of the Midwest.
THE NORMAS Columbus-based band blending the catchy melodies of '60s pop hits with the twangy, reverb-soaked sounds of garage rock.
THE WEEKEND LOVERS Atlanta act with a part modern, part throwback sound influenced by psychedelia and '70s soul.
Simba the Ripper, AY3K, Frank the Eagle, Bryant Perez, Space Brother
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/volumeshiphop
SIMBA THE RIPPER High-energy performer delivering party raps.
AY3K Local contemporary rapper.
FRANK THE EAGLE Versatile rapper and singer from Athens.
BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer.
SPACE BROTHER Producer on an electronic musical adventure to promote love.
Boo-Le-Bark On The Boulevard
Boulevard Woods Park 298 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesA “Shoot for the Stars” themed costume dog parade with vendors, food trucks and a costume contest. 3:45 p.m. FREE! www.barkonboulevard.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainters Joshua Hatfield and Rachel Ankirskiy exhibition “Tempus Fugit — And There Goes the Sun!” will be on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United Stateswww.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local performers will play across seven different historic neighborhoods.
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Patrick Barry, Oliver Domingo
So Sylvie Vintage 523 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesGrand Opening. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/sosylvievintage
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
OLIVER DOMINGO Playing two sets of solo jazz piano and synth then psychedelic Xian folk-styled tunes.
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Hayride, Bahjon Boy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
BAHJON BOY No info available.
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Midsommar this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Information
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn what is involved to volunteer and provide free tax preparation for the community. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaide
Open Playtime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to make new friends and play with age-appropriate toys. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
White Cane Celebration
ACC City Hall 301 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA community event recognizing and honoring the many achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans, followed by a group walk. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants can share their work and get feedback and edits from other writers. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPlay a one-shot game suitable for all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis month the group is reading The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBest-selling author Margaret Renkl will discuss her new memoir The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year and sign books. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
