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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Toddler Tuesday: Primary Colors
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
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
Willson Center Visiting Fellow
Zell Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Building 0081, Athens, United StatesAlexis Alleyne-Caputo is an anthropologist, interdisciplinary artist, educator and researcher who will share her work on women of color and miscarriages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Mary Oliver Appreciation
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate the writer’s life and work with inspired readings, videos, snacks and discussion. 6 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
Wine Tasting
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about wines from the Alpine country of Italy, served with tapas and cheese. 6:30 p.m. $45. www.athenscooks.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Mark Clegg will discuss his newest book The Crimson and Gold: Football and Integration in Athens, Georgia. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Candlelight Vigil
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this vigil in honor of National Suicide Prevention Week. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.stgregoryathens.org
Lunar Vacation
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
LUNAR VACATION Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM for a live broadcast.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Sunday Driver, Gringos, Roommate
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUNDAY DRIVER New band of college students playing rock and roll covers.
GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
The Crash, CJ Wood, Joe Orr
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE CRASH New Atlanta-based punk band.
CJ WOOD Acoustic punk guitarist.
JOE ORR Local power pop with eclectic elements of synthpop and funk.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Artful Conversation: Dorr Bothwell
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on Bothwell’s painting “For National Defense.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
John Kinnison
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL. (6 p.m.)
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York-based artist Rose Salane will discuss her process behind the exhibition “Fission or, Eclipse.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1968 Japanese Western action film The Drifting Avenger. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Laura Jane Grace and The Mississippi Medicals, Catbite, Taylor Hollingsworth
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
LAURA JANE GRACE AND THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICALS New punk project featuring members of Against Me!, Drive-By Truckers and the Ergs.
CATBITE Philadelphia ska band influenced by the jolting energy of The Specials, The Selector’s edged lyrics and Elvis Costello‘s love of melody.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Guitarist and singer-songwriter from Birmingham, AL who is also a member of Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band and Dead Fingers.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
The Four Fathers
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Schmooze, Outfield Clovers, Seventh Son
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.
SEVENTH SON Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Wonder Walk
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesHomeschool parents and kids are invited to bring a picnic lunch, explore flora on the Story Trail nature walk, make a nature journal and do forest listening. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Know Your Rights Bus Tour
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesACLU will discuss discuss books that local governments have banned and promote voter education. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.acluga.org
