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
Dune Discourses
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThere will be a presentation on author Frank Herbert and the original book series, trivia with prizes, spice-flavored snacks and conversations about part two of the new movie. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/org/bogart
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GATake your photo with the Easter Bunny. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Palestine through a Feminist Lens
Contact for Location or Zoom LinkThis public study will discuss how the struggles for Palestinian liberation and women’s liberation are connected. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tr.ee/FWWW8bCTfU
Artist Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the high school student artists who contributed to CCSD’s “Confluence 2: Eastside & Westside” exhibition. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival showcases a selection of adventure, mountain sports and culture speakers, films, books and photographs from around the world. 7 p.m. $20. www.mortontheatre.com
The Steel Wheels
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
THE STEEL WHEELS Band from Virginia that blends Americana, roots, folk and rock.
Dancing with the Athens Stars
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWell-known dancers and local leaders get on stage to earn your votes, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7:30 p.m. $16–26. www.classiccenter.com
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
TC Superstar, Bog Bod, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TC SUPERSTAR Performance group whose music is rooted in bedroom pop, '80s synthwave and '70s dance music.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
Casual Americans, Chris Coleman
8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
CASUAL AMERICANS Local indie alt-rock outfit led by Justin Reynolds. Album release show!
CHRIS COLEMAN Heartfelt country singer-songwriter.
The Original Splitz Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Heffner, Free Ride
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLars & Will Are Turning Twinsie-Eight. 8:30 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.palomapark.com
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
FREE RIDE Athens' premiere 1970s hard rock cover band.
Tears for the Dying, Astral Summer, Goth Karaoke
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge. Album release show for In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun!
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
GOTH KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.
Sex Cell, Pervert, Marses
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
The Royal Velvet
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHonor the student artists who contributed to CCSD’s annual “Youth Art Month” exhibition. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us
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
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensKristen Morales will guide an exploration of the history of Buena Vista, an area known for the city stockade, the Southern Mill and different forms of early architecture. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
OLLI Memoir Writers’ Special Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual reading of true stories by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute features senior writers and storytellers. 2:30 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu
Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn honor of Women’s History Month enjoy crafts, videos, music, snacks, crafts and a reading about the life of Mother Teresa. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Spring Dances
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center’s students will perform African, ballet, modern, tap and contemporary dance pieces. 3 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.mortontheatre.com
Takács Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
TAKÁCS QUARTET The world-renowned quartet, in collaboration with piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin, performs Hugo Wolf's "Italian Serenade," Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81" and Florence Price's "Piano Quintet in A Minor."
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The spring concert features songs such as “Star Spangled Banner,” “Overture to ‘Girl Crazy,’” “Symphony No. 1” and “Frostiana.”
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
How to Reset Life Balance
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesProfessional Life Coach Jenny Ryan teaches how to gain the tools to keep from feeling overwhelmed in life. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Free Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jeff Sipe Trio
7 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
JEFF SIPE TRIO Trio led by rock and jazz fusion drummer Jeff Sipe and featuring Mike Seal and Taylor Lee.
Big Kitty, Jake Brower, Jay Gonzalez, Chris Acker
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BIG KITTY Clark Williams' blissful pop tunes dip in between psych, garage and folk territories.
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv along with this week’s headliner headliner Daniel Dellanno. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Golf Tournament
The Georgia Club 1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, GA, United StatesThis sixth annual golf tournament supports the Cultural Foundation’s mission to provide resources to entertain and educate the local community and fund student scholarships. 8:30 a.m. $150/player, $600/four-player team. www.classiccenter.com
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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 StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Women’s Music Business Mixer
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a Q&A panel followed by a mixer for anyone interested in getting into the business or already involved. Ages 18 & up. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEAM Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesVisit the staffed lab to work independently or with assistance on robotics, microscopy and more. Grades 3–5, 5–6 p.m. Grades 6–12, 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Matthew Vaughn
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
MATTHEW VAUGHN Guest artist who is the co-principal trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Hobbit Door Wreath DIY
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Tolkien Reading Day by decorating a mini hobbit door wreath. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (students and children), $15. pac.uga.edu
ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This orchestra, which was founded at the world-renowned Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory by UGA Professor of Violin Levon Ambartsumian, will be performing a romantic program including “Souvenir de Florence."
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA sinister experiment creates a small army of blood thirsty, super intelligent babies in The Unborn II. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Dadgum, John Fernandes Trio, Josey
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DADGUM New Athens band.
JOHN FERNANDES TRIO Featuring local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
