Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
UGA 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
10th Annual Outpace Parkinson’s 5K and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFundraiser for research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 9 a.m. $28.15–33.44. www.pdathens.weebly.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods, with this opening day market also having a pre-sale and day-of plant sale. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Classic City Petanque Club Tournament
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAThe third annual FPUSA SE Region Mixed Triples Petanque tournament will feature 24 teams competing from around the Southeast. Apr. 5–6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspetanque.org
Open House
Cofers Home & Garden 1145 Mitchell Bridge Rd, AthensThere will be plant sales, music, food trucks and door prizes. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.cofers.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open House
Meadowsong School Athens, GeorgiaMeet teachers, tour the school and learn about educational opportunities. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.meadowsong.org
Beginning Gardening Workshop
Publica 8 Water St, Watkinsville, GeorgiaLearn about site selection, bed preparation, plant selection and organic gardening principles with snacks, meals and coffee provided. Registration required. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. www.asuskaproduction.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GAAnnual festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Eleven Year Anniversary Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment, food and beer. 12–10 p.m. $24.99–299.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering vintage pieces, local art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
STEM Games & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThe Center for Developmental Science at UGA hosts games and fun. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GASecond annual tournament with live music, food and drinks in benefit of Love.Craft Athens. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.instagram.com/strangeduckbrewing
Five Eight, The Love.Craft Band
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GAMini Masters Mini Golf Tournament. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA3 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open play by local musicians.
Hands Off! Protest
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBring signs with your own “hands off” statement to join the march and hear speeches. 3–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/IndivGA10
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesExhibitions featuring the Georgia Contemporary Wood Fired Potters and Friends of the Gallery will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com/gallery-about-us
New Normal Fest
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $20. www.buvezathens.com
JIVEBOMB Hardcore punk based out of Baltimore, MD.
CLOT Negative music for a negative world.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
REVILER Metallic hardcore from South Carolina
FRIGID Ice-cold Atlanta hardcore.
POLARVIEW Alternative rock and shoegaze from Baltimore, MD.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
Dodd Ferrelle
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.
Country River Band, Holman Autry Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–80. bit.ly/FoundryApril5
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
HOMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
The Original Screw Tops
Meson Park N. Church St., Lexington, GA7 p.m. FREE! Lexington GA Downtown Development Authority on Facebook
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.
Brew Revue Variety Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of local talents take the stage to perform. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
McKendrick Bearden, Bizner, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Neat Freak, Maraluso, KIT
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
MARALUSO Indie rock project based out of Charleston, SC known for its intense songwriting structures and conversational melodies.
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
Nanocar, Jones Murphy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down, a recently released album featuring members of Michael, Nuclear Tourism and Telemarket.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages in benefit of Boybutante with special guests The Armorettes Camp Drag Group. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Megan Moroney
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States8 p.m. $31–96. www.classiccenter.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
Halogenic, Rauncher, Alien Funk Academy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
HALOGENIC Local alternative psychedelic rock band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Sgt. Splendor
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SGT. SPLENDOR Musicians Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden create Tom Waits-inspired alt-funk, desert roots, dirty blues and rock.
Classic City Petanque Club Tournament
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAThe third annual FPUSA SE Region Mixed Triples Petanque tournament will feature 24 teams competing from around the Southeast. Apr. 5–6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspetanque.org
Spring Plant Sale
515 Forest Heights Drive 515 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, United StatesPre-order or browse heirloom plants for sale. Apr. 6 & 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.forestgardensfarm.com
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Athens Beer Fest
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensSample beers from regional breweries with live music and food trucks in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Ages 21 & up. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
Dirt Road Revival, Canyonland
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensAthens Beer Fest. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
DIRT ROAD REVIVAL Playing '70s, '80s and '90s classic rock, oldies and country.
CANYONLAND Echoing the sounds of '70s California country rock.
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
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Upcountry Oyster Roast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Land Trust celebrates its 31st anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release, raffles and live music from Erik Olson Quartet. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
Erik Olson Quartet
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUpcountry Oyster Roast. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
ERIK OLSON QUARTET Passion project fueled by a mutual love of modern jazz and New Orleans style funk led by the nationally touring Erik Olson on organ and keys.
Beat the Chief BBQ Cook Off
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesA backyard barbecue showdown in benefit of Friends of Advantage. 2 p.m. $25. www.advantagebhs.org/friends-of-advantage
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
