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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Star Wars Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge and win various prizes. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Charles Wesley Godwin, Tanner Ursey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN West Virginian who weaves tuneful tales of his life and family.
TANNER URSEY Southern-inspired rock with a folk and slight country twist.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Standup Comedy
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta comic and battle rapper Carter Deems performs with a variety of special guest comedians. 8–10:30 p.m. $10 & up. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
The Howdies, Julia Sanders
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatre.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
JULIA SANDERS Asheville singer-songwriter whose music is often a dark, yet silver-lined portrait of transformation.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Dance Sampler
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA dance students will perform faculty and student choreographed works in progress. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 12:15–12:45 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Jam for Cam
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesJam for Cam. 4 p.m. $25. www.jam4cam.com
ELI YOUNG BAND Country-rock group from Texas known for hit singles like "Crazy Girl."
UNCLE KRACKER Artist combining country, hip-hop and rock influences whose songs "Follow Me" and "Drift Away" were top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100.
THE VEGABONDS Alternative Americana band from Auburn, AL.
AFTM Popular local Southern rock six-piece pulling from blues, funk and more.
GRACE ASBURY Country singer-songwriter from Nashville.
Cornhole Tournament
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the classic outdoor game with proceeds benefiting Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia. 5–8 p.m. $25. www.hopehaven.net
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Miles Bunch. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Opening Reception
The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski St., Suite 1600, Athens, United States“Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. 6–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com
Jon Langston, Jordon Fletcher
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
JON LANGSTON Loganville country singer-songwriter who pursued music after his football career.
JORDON FLETCHER Nashville-based artist whose sound is country with authentic rock spirit.
The Sundogs: The Tom Petty Show
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15-20. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens
THE SUNDOGS A Night of Tom Petty hits.
Sarah Morrison, John Kiran Fernandes, Klark Sound
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SARAH MORRISON Tallahassee, FL-based singer-songwriter with an eerie, experimental sound.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
Mythos & Machinations
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Opera Theatre presents an evening of familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Mythos & Machinations: A Night of Fine Opera
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE The program "Mythos & Machinations: A Night of Fine Opera" highlights familiar favorites and lesser-known works.
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Whose Game Show is it Anyway?
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesImprov night featuring the age-old form of classic game shows. 8–10 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Grateful Dads
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
The Asymptomatics, Late Notice, Bog Bod, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flicketheatreandbar.com
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
LATE NOTICE Six-piece electrifying lo-fi indie rock group based in North Carolina.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
NEAT FREAK New Athens band.
Clint Bussey
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.localonchurch.com
CLINT BUSSEY Solo acoustic set of original rock and folk music as well as covers.
Freeman Leverett, Sarah Zúñiga, Honey Puppy
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences.
SARAH ZÚÑIGA Ecuadorian-Nicaraguan indie rock songstress reminiscent of '90s singer-songwriters.
HONEY PUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx Birthday Bash. 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. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Mark Plemmons, Caleb Jeremiah
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
CALEB JEREMIAH No info available. (10 a.m.)
Pottery Open Studio
Regina Mandell's Studio 1063 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GARegina Mandell will host a holiday sale at her pottery studio. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.reginamandell.com
All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSisters of the Moon inaugural event celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
All Are Welcome Market
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesAll Are Welcome Market. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (market), 1 p.m. (music). www.shopsotm.com
JAZMIN JENAY R&B singer and actress who recently appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
MILYSSA ROSE Versatile artist bouncing from pop, rock, club bangers and hip hop collaborations.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
The Christmas Escape
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJeanette Waddell, featured storyteller at the Harriet Tubman Museum, recounts the William and Ellen Craft story. Ages 14 & up. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Tween Builder’s Stem Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Heritage Walk: Tour of Carr’s Hill
Carr's Hill 594 Oconee St, Athens, GATour one of the first developed areas of Athens with Maxine Pinson Easom co-author of Across the River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Dancefloor
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States3:30–7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. [email protected]
DANCEFLOOR DJ De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower lead a family-friendly, sober dance party featuring trance music.
Georgia vs. Ole Miss
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Mississippi Rebels. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesNoah James Saunders’ exhibition “Wire and Shadow – Portraits of Poems” will be on display before it heads to the West Coast. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.noahjamessaunders.com
Kate Morrissey Band
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation 34 School St., Athens, GA, United States"Wire and Shadow - Portraits of Poems" Reception. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Opening Reception
150 Barrow St. 150 Barrow St., Athens“Inside Jobs” is a group show curated by Minnie Black and Marcel Sletten of Primordial Void with musical performances by Reed Winckler and Karina Teichert. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.primordial-void.com
Reed Winckler, Karina Teichert
150 Barrow St. 150 Barrow St., AthensPrimordial Void Presents: "Inside Jobs" Exhibition. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.primordial-void.com
REED WINCKLER Atlanta singer-songwriter specializing in melancholic folk for fans of Elliott Smith and Joanne Robertson.
KARINA TEICHERT Atlanta-based songwriter.
Kenny and the Bashers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
KENNY AND THE BASHERS Kenny Corpes and his band perform a set for his fake birthday.
Rat Babies, Victory Hands, Unus Mundus
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
RAT BABIES Experimental grunge rock group with an emphasis on doom metal.
VICTORY HANDS Atlanta-based quartet with an oddly compelling form of abstract punk rock.
UNUS MUNDUS Southern instrumental blues with a doom metal edge.
Adoption Awareness
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Adoption Day by hearing from prospective adoptive agencies, listening to stories of children ready for adoption and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.cc
All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSisters of the Moon inaugural event celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
