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
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
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
“Why is Mona Lisa Smiling? The Re-Imagination of the Corporation”
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesA documentary screening followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director Joanna Durr. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.calendar.uga.edu
Neil Hamburger
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNeil Hamburger, the standup comedian and singer character portrayed by entertainer Gregg Turkington, will perform with Chris Crofton. 7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
Written Wishes Foundation
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesStorytellers are invited to this open mic featuring poetry, spoken word, stories and songs. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Cody Canada & The Departed
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED Alternative country rock artist who previously fronted Cross Canadian Ragweed.
James Naigus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
JAMES NAIGUS Co-founder of the Cor Moto Horn Duo who has played with the Atlanta Symphony, Wichita Symphony and others.
Pre-School 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 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Historic Athens History Hour: Indigenizing Athens
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. James Brooks will discuss the installation of four interpretive banners within the Welcome Center. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRahim Fortune is an artist, photographer and writer who will speak about his work. 5–6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Pumpkin Glass Painting
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesTurn a wine glass into a decorative candle votive. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Zach Butler
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ZACH BUTLER Atlanta folk-rock singer-songwriter whose songs combine technical guitar playing and introspective lyrics.
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR English blues rock guitarist.
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
Open Mic Night!
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc/events
OPEN MIC NIGHT! Night of community with fellow musicians around Athens!
Del Water Gap, Kristiane
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $23. www.40watt.com
DEL WATER GAP Solo project of Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer S. Holden Jaffe.
KRISTIANE Pop songwriter from Los Angeles.
Brandon Quarles
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFaculty Chamber Recital in Edge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRANDON QUARLES Saxophonist, songwriter, improvisor, educator and founding member of the Chicago-based saxophone quartet ~Nois.
Athens Rock and Gem Club
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe meeting begins with club business followed by an educational program, this month presenting on collecting in Colorado. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensrockandgemclub.org
Love in Exile
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40. pac.uga.edu
LOVE IN EXILE Singer Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani artist to win a Grammy, will be joined by pianist Vijay Iyer and bassist Shazad Ismaily to perform selections from Love in Exile, an album of haunting soundscapes.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Coyote Island, Certainly So
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct17
COYOTE ISLAND A fresh folk outfit that blends reggae and pop with world music influences .
CERTAINLY SO Birmingham, AL-based indie band that draws inspiration from many genres and eras.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
