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
Comedy In the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night features both standup and improv. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Kimberly Morgan York
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK Alt-country singer-songwriter who writes songs with conviction and honesty. EP release show!
Bursters, Data Unknown, Delta 8
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BURSTERS Athens-based local punk theologian outfit.
DATA UNKNOWN Dada spit kissed garage-punk group based out of Indianapolis.
DELTA 8 Too many vape shops.
Downgrade, Johnny Falloon, Team Deathmatch
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
DOWNGRADE Five-piece punk outfit channeling high energy for a chaotic, head-banging experience.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
TEAM DEATHMATCH Roaring punk-rock group delivering an organ-shaking hardcore sound.
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and rock specimens. Oct. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Death & Mourning in the Willington Presbyterian Churchyard
Online: Historic Athens Welcome CenterOnline presentation of early 19th century death and mourning customs via Facebook and Instagram. 1 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswelcomecenter
DJ Lil Swint
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAToast to the Coast. 3–6 p.m. $50 (no alcohol), $100. www.ecology.uga.edu/alumni/toast-2-the-coast
DJ LIL SWINT John Swint deejays a special outdoor event featuring Georgia-sourced food and beverages.
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film The Mummy (1932) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Porchfest 2023 Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up your pre-ordered Porchfest merch, celebrate the book release of Tomorrow and Tomorrow, play Athens history trivia and grab food from Homy’s Kitchen. 5–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Scary Oozy Slimy Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about animals and other nature finds through games, activities and live animal encounters. All ages. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $5 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Sake to Me Sushi
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter will guide participants through the process of making a variety of sushi rolls. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com
The Frigg
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 (adv.), $20. www.livewireathens.com
THE FRIGG Encompass Entertainment presents music by DJ B-Riel, DJ Sublime, Trvy, Saving Salem, Mike Wesson, Wyatt Patton, Tillman, 1Dad0Kids, TyTylerTy, ¢larke ¢ounty, TRexx the Tyrant, Hakimi, TBH, Ferg Berserk, Jack23, Mula Meech, Molly Tu Hott and K!D.
Candyman (2021)
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the sequel to the 1992 horror film, returning the viewer to where the urban legend began. Concessions available. 7 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
Live Music Ecstatic Dance
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesLive Music Ecstatic Dance. 7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.healingartscentre.net
CORNFLOWER Vocalist, beatboxer and live-looper improvising a soul-activating, authentic movement dance experience.
Laney Jones
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
LANEY JONES An artist utilizing velveteen vocals on rich and elegant indie-alternative songs that ebb and flow.
The Funk Brotherhood
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). bit.ly/FunkBrotherhood10th
THE FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits. 10th anniversary concert!
Colin Strough
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $27. www.40watt.com
COLIN STROUGH Soft, classic country-folk artist who performed on "American Idol."
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Don’t Lie To Me!
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesComedians will tell grand tales then compete to judge whose stories are fact or fiction. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Riggings, Skylar Gudasz
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RIGGINGS Durham, NC songwriter Alex Riggs, who produces experimental folk songs with a soft edge.
SKYLAR GUDASZ Dreamy, experimental indie artist with sizzling elements of psychedelic pop.
The Lone Bellow, Leah Blevins
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE LONE BELLOW Magnetic folk-pop trio whose earthy, joint harmonies shake the rafters with its honest sound.
LEAH BELVINS Artist from Nashville who mixes vintage country with a dash of graceful gospel.
The Wild Jordon Tonk-Cats, Cicada Rhythm, Rick Fowler Band, Dana Downs
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesRock the Quarry. 8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE WILD JORDON TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals.
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
RICK FOWLER Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock.
DANA DOWNS Member of DDAENG! and Cosmo Jr.
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Friday the 13th this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
The Grawks, Hatch, Freeman Leverett
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-inspired local rock and roll band.
HATCH Athens-based garage rock band founded by Garett Hatch. Celebrating the release of The Remover!
CAULFIELD Athens hip-hop veteran who pushes the confines of modern rap with his forward-thinking topics and edgy style.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Deep Roots
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
DEEP ROOTS Southern rock covers.
The Howdies
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
10th Annual Athens Vulture Festival
ACC Landfill Outdoor Classroom 5700 Lexington Rd., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe festival is a celebration of “nature’s clean-up crew.” Learn about the importance of vultures and the role of ACC’s landfill property. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/vulture
Native Plant Sale Pop-Up
Choco Pronto Coffee 700 Baxter St., Athens, United StatesRoyal Landscape & Gardens will be showcasing and selling native Georgia plants. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.royallandscapedesign.com
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Family Day: Spooky Shadows
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesGet in the spirit with gallery games and creating your own Halloween-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
2nd Annual Chessathon
College Avenue Athens, GAChess and Community, Inc. hosts a day of chess for all skill levels plus refreshments and the chance to win a variety of prizes. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWork on a relief image to print by carving blocks that will be later inked on paper and fabric at a public event Oct. 28. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and rock specimens. Oct. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Resource Fair
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Backpack Project of Athens hosts different local service providers, government departments and student organizations to provide community services and resources. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athens.thebackpackproject.ngo
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of projects inspired by current art exhibitions. This week is animal mask making with Will Eskridge. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Real Friends Art Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local, hand-made knitted apparel, functional ceramics, illustrated pieces and more. 12–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/abc_clay
Tween Builder’s Stem Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEM toys like Brain Flakes, Bristle Blocks, K’nex Physics and more. Ages 8–12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Pagan Pride
Downtown Athens AthensCelebrate activism and community with performances, classes, workshops and vendors. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.athensareapagans.org/appd
Toast To The Coast
Odum School of Ecology Auditorium 140 E. Green St, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate those working to protect and conserve native species with oysters, cocktails, shell recycling and a DJ set by Lil Swint. 3–6 p.m. $50–100. www.ecology.uga.edu
Camp Amped Fall Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.
