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
Easter Egg Hunt
Mack & Payne Funeral Home 625 Nellie B Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy holiday-themed games, music, food and fun with age group divided egg hunts. 12 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Greshamfest 2024
The Little Farm in Greshamville 1240 CM Copelan Rd., Madison, 30650Greshamfest 2024. 1–9 p.m. $20, $30 (VIP). 678-576-9635
SAM BURCHFIELD AND THE SCOUNDRELS The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE MIKE KINNEBREW BAND Atlanta singer-songwriter with a pop take on folk and Americana.
ERIKA JANAE No info available.
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Rock Doc Block: Don’t Look Back
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back hosted by Dottie Alexander. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
The PG Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKid's Matinee. 3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance.
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale #2
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #2 Campers show off what they've learned.
Blue October
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
BLUE OCTOBER Platinum-certified alternative rock band formed in Houston, TX in 1995.
Willie Ziavino & The COT Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLatin Dance Night. 8–11 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
WILLIE ZIAVINO & THE COT BAND Atlanta group performing salsa, rumba, merengue and more.
Lo Talker, All Gods, Telemarket
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir).
ALL GODS New local band playing catchy, melodic post-punk.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
Parker Gispert, The Mountain of Youth, DJ PhilThrottle
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.palomapark.com
PARKER GISPERT Full band performing a mix of songs by The Whigs and Gispert's solo project.
THE MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
DJ PHILTHROTTLE Phillip Brantley of Terminally Phil, Modern Skirts and Athens meme fame.
Fresh Dressed Documentary and Concert
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBest Dressed Pre-Movie Music Showcase. 9 p.m. www.athenscine.com
DJ KOUNTRY DJ who started out by putting Athens artsits on the map through an Athens Cypher series on YouTube and putting out mixtapes.
FARIN Hip hop and reggae dancehall artist who moved to Athens after 20 years in Chicago.
NONY1 Athens rapper and entrepreneur with a dynamic rap style and captivating lyrics.
CARDYNAL Multi-faceted producer, rapper, songwriter and bandleader with a wide range of influences and a hard-to-define but easy to catch on to sound.
Indie Sleaze Nite
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
INDIE SLEAZE NITE Dance the night away to indie rock, indietronica and garage rock.
The Grawks, Here Be Monsters, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances by a variety of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Rock Doc Block: Fresh Dressed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature hosted by Montu Miller featuring a fashion panel (8 p.m.), pre-movie music showcase (9 p.m.) and screening of Fresh Dressed. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Easter Sunrise Service
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GeorgiaOconee Hill Cemetery will hold a service with Matt Marston of First Baptist, Athens officiating and music by Tom Granum and a Festival Brass ensemble. 7 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tom Granum
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, Georgia7 a.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
TOM GRANUM Joined by a festival brass ensemble from First Baptist Church, Granum will perform at an Easter sunrise service held at the Wingfield Chapel.
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
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
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
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
McHanlx Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4:30–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
MCHANLX BAND Rock, country and pop cover duo from Gwinett.
Slow Parade, Houston In The Blind, Bronze Brain
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock and shoegaze outfit from Los Angeles.
BRONZE BRAIN Music by Patrick Morales of Mothers and Viking Progress.
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
Bill Taft, Don Chambers, Burly Ivy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArt Opening for Jill Carnes and Hannah Jones. 6 p.m. (reception), 8 p.m. (music). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BILL TAFT Member of W8ing4UFOs, Smoke and The Jody Grind.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
BURLY IVY Parlor psychedelic lounge music featuring Jim Willingham, Dain Marx, Ryan Bousquet and Bryan Poole.
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Jill Carnes and Hannah Jones will have art on display with live music following the opening. 6 p.m. www.flickertheatre.com
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
On Your Feet!
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe original music is based on the true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, who became an international sensation. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk from Dudley Park to the Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
iPhone Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of navigating your device. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
UGA Classical Guitar Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE Classical guitar compositions performed by Hugh Hodgson School of Music students.
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Southern Wind Quintet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
Silent Book Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesSettle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/silentbookclubathens
Yoga with Phelan
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy yoga with a live musical guest, Half Acid. Bring your mat. 7 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com
