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
Michelle Moeller
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MICHELLE MOELLER Oboist performing for her graduate recital.
STEAM: Eclipse
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and activities with certified eclipse glasses available for participants while supplies last. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Faculty and Guest String Quartet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY AND GUEST STRING QUARTET Featuring Levon Ambartsumian and Oliver Yatsugafu on violin, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva on viola and David Starkweather on cello.
Author Talk & Book Signing
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesUGA creative writing program’s 2024 Diann Blakely Visiting Poet Ana Božičević will read from her works. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Alejandro Escovedo, James Mastro
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Texas native who has been performing punk rock, roots rock and alternative country guitar music since the 1970s.
JAMES MASTRO Multi-instrumentalist who has played with legends including Patti Smith, John Cale and Robert Plant.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "From the New World" features works by Dvorák including the Carnivale overture, American Suite and Symphony No. 9.
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Electric Nature, Magic Tuber Stringband, Joseph Allred, Kelby Clark
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10–15 sliding scale. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE ELECTRIC NATURE Experimental improv group that delves equally into psychedelic noise, dark and light ambient, blistering free rock, modular synthesis, formless drone voids and field recording manipulation. Album release show!
MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND North Carolina duo whose primal, vital energy speaks to an intimate relationship with both folk practice and the natural environment.
JOSEPH ALLRED Tennessee-based guitarist, composer and visual artist who draws from diverse musical styles including Appalachian folk, classical guitar, avant-garde and musical traditions of India, Iran and the Arab world.
KELBY CLARK Composer and improviser from South Georgia whose banjo-heavy compositions are layered and haunting.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents headliner Stephen Henry from Chattanooga along with a local lineup of comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Gimme Gimme Disco
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
GIMME GIMME DISCO DJ based dance party playing favorite ABBA tracks alongside disco hits from the '70s and '80s by The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher and others.
UGA College of VetMed Open House
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesPeople of all ages can explore the world of veterinary medicine through activities like teddy bear surgery, a Q&A panel and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! vet.uga.edu
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Arts Collaborative Conversation: (art)WORK
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduate assistants in interdisciplinary arts research will discuss art and labor. 12 p.m. FREE! arts-collab.uga.edu
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
Art History MA Research Talks
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduating second-year MA students will present on the subject of their master’s research in the field of art history with refreshments. 1 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Live Figure Drawing
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this beginners friendly class, take turns as students and clothed models to practice drawing human figures. Bring sketchbook and drawing tools. 5:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Hana Beloglavec
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HANA BELOGLAVEC International award-winning trombonist and professor of trombone at Louisiana State University.
Nutrition Night
By Your Leave Family Resource Center 220 N. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about managing a healthy diet prenatally and as a family, and create affordable snacks to make at home. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ByYourLeave
Mixed Media Recital
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MIXED MEDIA RECITAL Saxophone quartet performing works including original compositions by UGA students.
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Dylan Gossett
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $27. www.40watt.com
DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.
Bichos Vivos, Klezmer Local 42
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryApril5
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Cortez Garza, The Reverend Sly David
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza’s Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
CORTEZ GARZA Singer-songwriter with wide-ranging influences and an ever-evolving sound.
THE REVEREND SLY DAVID Acoustic singer-songwriter.
Chris Hampton, Jukebox Country, Country River Band, Ramblin’ Country with Steve Dyer
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON Performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.
JUKEBOX COUNTRY Old-school country.
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND WITH STEVE DYER Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Tonight's benefit show raises money to rebuild Dyer's house that burned down.
Super City, The Echolocations
7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/HendershotsApril5
SUPER CITY Baltimore band with a hooky pop sound blending heavy rock elements and danceability.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Latin American Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE The program "Años de soledad" will feature music from the northwest parts of Argentina that speak to a yearning for connection.
small talk, BIG SHOW
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring hip-hop artist Bryant Perez and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Jet Engine Dragons, Scorched Moon, Control the Devastator
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon. Album release show!
SCORCHED MOON Sci-fi soaked progressive metal from Atlanta.
CONTROL THE DEVASTATOR Atlanta tech-death metal.
Glume & Phossa, DrewDrew, Ellwin, DJ Henny
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesNightshade Family’s 3 Year Anniversary. 10 p.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
GLUME & PHOSSA British deep dubstep producer duo with melodic tracks that mesh together synthetic and natural sounds.
DREWDREW Dubstep DJ from Atlanta.
ELLWIN Nightshade Family member playing deep dubstep, riddim, drums and bass, and dark synth.
DJ HENNY Up-and-coming local DJ.
Rock Doc Block: Amy
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Amy presented by Kishi Bashi. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Jim Cook, Artie Ball Swing Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s. (10 a.m.)
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
