Calendar Picks

Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.

Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm

Athens Surf Stomp

Athentic Brewing Co.

Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné

Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm

Athens Goth Prom

Ciné

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm

Athens Surf Stomp

Athentic Brewing Co.
Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm

Athens Goth Prom

Ciné
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

March Sadness Trivia

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil of UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/unphilteredtrivia

Cosmic Charlie

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–20. www.georgiatheatre.com

COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.

Thursday Scholarship Series: Lux Eterna

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu

LUX ETERNA The Hodgson Singers spring concert will feature Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna,” a multi-movement choral/orchestral work that is set to Latin texts that ruminate on the theme of light.

Event Series SaBaCha Dance Social

SaBaCha Dance Social

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Intension, Florence Cardigan, Estimated Principles

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.

FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.

ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.

Chairs, Ohmu, Racecar 44

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.

OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.

RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.

SHID, Writhe, Plan B

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

SHID Philadelphia band that harnesses the intensity of punk along with the lush surrealism of psychedelia to display a dynamic performance that is equally raw, macabre and ethereal.

WRITHE Ambient, coldwave and darkwave from Atlanta.

PLAN B Local logisticians.

Mini Adventure Day

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Visit different parks and centers for a variety of activities. Ages 8–12. Registration required. $25 (ACC resident), $38 (non-resident). www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org

Event Series FOL Spring Book Sale

FOL Spring Book Sale

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks with proceeds benefiting the Oglethorpe Co. Friends of the Library. Mar. 13–14, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Mar. 15, 10 a.m.2p.m. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Joe Cat

Classic Citiva 2361 W. Broad Street, Suite 10, Athens, United States

4:20 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/classiccitiva

JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour joined by Klay Whitehead on drums.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy live Celtic pub music, Irish dance performances, a new beer release and food trucks. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Guest Artist Series

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

GUEST ARTIST SERIES Featuring pianist Jennifer Hayghe.

We Were Here

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the documentary about the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe followed by a conversation. UGA Humanities Festival. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Helen S. Lanier Poetry Reading

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Haudenosaunee poet and multimodal artist Kenzie Allen will read from her work Cloud Missives. 6 p.m. FREE! engl.franklin.uga.edu

Show and Tell: Powerpoint Party

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Queer Night and Shameless Sexuality present an evening of presentations to the community on hobbies, passions, areas of expertise and more. 6 p.m. Donations suggested. www.instagram.com/queernight.athens

Opening Reception

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The “Youth Art Month” exhibition will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

The Randall Bramblett Band, Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences.

WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Acoustic, melodic, eclectic, modern folk rock featuring Rob Keller, Sunny Ortiz, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks.

The White Rose

UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1982 film about German university students publicizing opposition to the Nazi regime. Athens Antifascist Film Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

United States Navy Band, Sea Chanters, Cruisers

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

UNITED STATES NAVY BAND, SEA CHANTERS AND CRUISERS Three of the Navy Band's ensembles join forces for a performance of traditional wind band music, Broadway hits, pop tunes and patriotic favorites.

John Kiran Fernandes & David McCoy, Ryan Roux

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES & DAVID MCCOY Ambient duo performance featuring Fernandes' clarinet drenched in reverb and McCoy's guitar filtered through a variety of effects pedals for an otherworldly sound.

RYAN ROUX Creator of layered psychedelic folk music, with contributions from John Kiran Fernandes.

Satellite Pilot, Matt Knox, Women in STEM

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.hendershotsathens.com

SATELLITE PILOT Psychedelic indie pop band from Loveland, CO clashing quiet introspection with explosive manic pop.

MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

Event Series Chris Hampton Band

Chris Hampton Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.

YAWNi, Fever Fawn, Magnus

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

YAWNI Progressive pop music from a psychedelicate weirdo.

FEVER FAWN Project of Atlanta singer-songwriter-producer Taegen Dawkins.

MAGNUS No info available.

Mile from Meadow

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

MILE FROM MEADOW Three-piece band from Monroe playing originals and covers.

Memorial 5K

UGA Park & Ride North Oconee Access Rd, Athens, GA

The UGA Army ROTC hosts its annual race for the Lt. Noah Harris Fund scholarship program. 8 a.m. (check-in), 9 a.m. (race). $25. www.armyrotc.uga.edu

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Dave Martin, Libbaloops

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

DAVE MARTIN Local guitarist (The PG Show, Astral Summer) performing fingerstyle and Travis-picking arrangements of popular songs and originals, plus looper jams and folk tunes. (8 a.m.)

LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (10 a.m.)

Glass of Champagne Charity Event

Jittery Joe's Roaster Tasting Room 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, GA, United States

Mutual Aid benefit for Vianca Champagne featuring T-shirt screen printing, tarot readings, henna tattoos, vendors and more. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/coven_craftss

Constellations Around the Globe Planetarium Program

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about constellations from around the world and compare myths of the star stories. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec

Family Day: Awe of the Ordinary

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Zoo Day

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate animal art with local vendors, a youth art exhibition featuring native Georgia wildlife, educational animal encounters, crafts and more. 10 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Event Series FOL Spring Book Sale

FOL Spring Book Sale

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks with proceeds benefiting the Oglethorpe Co. Friends of the Library. Mar. 13–14, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Mar. 15, 10 a.m.2p.m. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org

STEAM Saturday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to learn about famous female STEAM figures through hands-on activities. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart