Calendar Picks
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
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
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual festival with Halloween themed games, hot dog dinner, costume parade and trunk-or-treat. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Sal Vulcano
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian known for the long-running TV hit “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” will deliver laughs. 5 p.m. $43.50–113.50. www.classiccenter.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
Peter Karp Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND Roots-based folk and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Peter Karp Band, Adam Klein
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND American roots and blues artist from Tennessee with a talent for guitar and piano.
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
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
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 M3GAN 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]
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling, then stay for playtime. Ages 0–24 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
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
Spooky Bedtime Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for spooky stories, songs, movement and more. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Listening in the Dark
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA quartet of librarians will present original and traditional horror stories for grownups. 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
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Peacock King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1998 Japanese action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
British Brass Band Fall Festival
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND FALL FESTIVAL This performance will feature David Childs on euphonium.
Josey, Bog Bod, Sissy Fists
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
SISSY FISTS Savannah-based "tranicore cowpunk."
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
NEW FACES NIGHT Hear musicians try out new material, or come share your own.
Pre-School Spooky Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
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
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
Comic Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate comics in an environment with low lighting and soft classical music. Supplies provided. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
On These Grounds
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary that examines policing in schools with a community discussion to follow. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis inaugural art exhibition for 1055 Barber features photography from the last year in Ukraine by Athens attorney Stephen Humphreys. 5–8 p.m. $25 (wine tasting). www.eptingevents.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Raymond Chandler’s crime noir novel The Big Sleep. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of the Signature Lecture Series, storyteller Abra Lee will be speaking on “The Invincible Garden Ladies.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Avid Poetry Series
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTonight’s accomplished featured poets are L. S. McKee and O–Jeremiah Agbaakin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Coming to America
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Coming to America.” 7–9:30 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Haunted Halloween Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this Halloween-themed music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic Night
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc
OPEN MIC NIGHT Bring your instrument and vocals for a night of community and music.
Bea Porges, Evelia
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
EVELIA Soft-rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.
Attaboy Tapes Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2007 documentary Automorphosis (7 p.m.) then the 2019 film Why Can’t I Be Me? Around You (9 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.
Pre-School Spooky Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
