Calendar Picks
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Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. 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 Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
flipturn, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
Opera Scenes
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
OPERA SCENES Solo vocal performance, choral performance and instrumental performance merge for an exquisite evening of musical storytelling.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Perry D’Andrea
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
PERRY D'ANDREA Frank Sinatra tribute set.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Renée Fleming Panel Discussion
The five-time Grammy Award winner and world-renowned soprano will discuss the connection between music and health. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
5K Guided Walk
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Sandy Creek Park. All fitness levels welcome. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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
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
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: Pietro Dandini
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, head of education and curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion about Pietro Dandini’s painting “Esther Before Ahasuerus.” 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
Scarlet Stitch
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock. (6 p.m.)
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Know Your Rights Outreach
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn your rights if ICE comes to your door. Apr. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Apr. 16 & 30, 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Trivia Night
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
Teen Spring Tea Party
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate spring by dressing up in your fanciest fit and enjoying a tea party with snacks. Ages 12–17. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
Author Talk & Book Signing
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Seán Hewitt will read from his forthcoming novel Open, Heaven followed by a moderated conversation. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1991 action drama film Street Wars. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 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.
STRFKR, Valgur, happy sad face
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
STRFKR Indie electronic band that began as the solo project of Joshua Hodges in 2007.
VALGUR Psychedelic-pop band hailing from the town of Juchitán de Zaragoza in Oaxaca, Mexico.
HAPPY SAD FACE Psychedelic pop from Joshua Tree, CA.
Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Porch Pickin’ Campfire Jams
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesPorch Pickin’ Campfire Jams. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.
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.
Erik Olson, Louis Ramanos
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ERIK OLSON Pianist known for his work in jazz-infused trios and quartets, as well as his recently-formed band, Erik Olson's Slam Tilt.
LOUIS RAMANOS Composer playing playful, rhythmically driven music spanning jazz, funk and soul.
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
Family Fun Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library as they kick off the Summer Reading Program with a face painting, petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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