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
Nightshade Family Homegrown
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States11 p.m.–4 a.m. $10. www.nightshadefamilyband.com
NIGHTSHADE FAMILY HOMEGROWN Tonight spotlights locals who have been instrumental in building the electronic music scene since the ‘90s: DJ 43, D:RC and XB, with support from DJ Banjo.
Classic City Rollergirls
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch this intraleague match of Green vs. Black. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Bring an instrument to participate in an open jam or just grab a seat and enjoy.
45th Annual Miss Black University of Georgia Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this academic scholarship competition contestants will compete in platform speech, talent presentation, question and answer, and formal wear. 3–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Crawfish Boil
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Beer Day with a bottomless crawfish/low country boil. 3–8 p.m. $30–40. www.palomapark.com
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
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesHauntFest. 4–11 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
THE YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS A frankenband of some lawyers, a librarian and a neurosurgeon stitching together a spooky set of rock covers. (4 p.m.)
JACKET Athens band rooted in heavy alt rock, grunge and punk rock spirit, peppered with gritty downtown service industry ruckus. (5 p.m.)
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece. (6 p.m.)
SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (7 p.m.)
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass. (8 p.m.)
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock." (9 p.m.)
ROOMMATE What happens when funk and soul meet indie rock. (10 p.m.)
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
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 6, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 7, 4–11 p.m. $15/day or $25/weekend (adv.), $20/day. www.hauntfest.us
Empress Mokah, DJ D Blue
6 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
EMPRESS MOKAH Mokah Jasmine Johnson makes her live musical debut. EP release party for Love & Justice!
DJ D BLUE Sounds of reggae, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.
WrestleMania 40
Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCome watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens
R. Mexico, Marcel Sletten, Sophia Ruben
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
R. MEXICO Atlanta/NYC-based producer known for collaborating with acts such as Atlas Sound, Elysia Crampton and Gobby.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
SOPHIA RUBEN Local dark ambient composer spins gothic club tracks.
Rock Doc Block: Running with Our Eyes Closed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed presented by Bertis Downs. 7:15 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians including Angel, Jacob Snipes, Tim Chirikalov and more hosted by Lanny Farmer. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.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
Total Solar Eclipse Event
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesSolar glasses will be provided with activities and crafts for attendees to watch the eclipse. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.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
Chris Renzema, Citizens
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHRIS RENZEMA Singer-songwriter from Grand Rapids, MI who blends indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk influences into his music.
CITIZENS Seattle, WA-based Christian rock band.
ACC Federation of Neighborhoods
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe group will host a panel consisting of District 6 and 8 commission candidates. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/federationofneighborhoods
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
Don Gillespie Memorial Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDon Gillespie Memorial Concert. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Performing 20th-century masterworks to celebrate the life of UGA School of Music graduate and music publisher Don Gillespie.
Toddler Tuesday: Five Senses
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Art CenterAnn Flippen will present on the Quilts of Valor program that makes quilts for veterans. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
Time, Fugitivity and Global Black Aesthetics
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Matthew Omelsky of the University of Rochester will give a lecture that theorizes the embodied experience of time in Black artforms. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Curator Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis talk and artist reception for the exhibition “RESCUE: Waste and Redemption” features artwork using upcycled and repurposed materials. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCaroline Coleman’s exhibition “Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings” features portraits of the Linnentown community. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
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
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
