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
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $22. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Narrated by drummer Justin Varnes, the program "Theleonious Monk, The Piano is a Drum" celebrates the life of the artist.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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 a Twilight improv parody. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Jazz Jam
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam.
Honeypuppy, Ace of Wands, FabBird, Nano Car
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
ACE OF WANDS Dream rock band from Toronto.
FABBIRD Project of multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Peter Alvanos (Elf Power).
NANO CAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
Houndsteeth, Robe, Marcel Sletten
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HOUNDSTEETH Experimental pop trio from NYC/LA that draws on indie rock, free improvisation and modern jazz influences to make minimalist pop songs with intricately woven vocal harmonies.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Fall Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Trial Garden’s annual sale will include houseplants and succulents. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
Parachute Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Krys for parachute play, stories, music and movement. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SJS Fall Festival
St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United StatesAnnual Fall Festival with carnival games, dunk booth, hay rides, a cake walk, concessions and more. Games cash only. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.sjsathens.org
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Francesca Anderegg
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
FRANCESCA ANDEREGG Critically acclaimed violinist and educator.
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
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
Sargent and The Reverend
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
SARGENT AND THE REVEREND Local duo playing blues, bluegrass and country.
DanceATHENS 2023
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceATHENS is an annual celebration unifying the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athens Stand Up Against Cop City
930 Boulevard 930 Boulevard, Athens, United States7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/athensaganistcopcity
ATHENS STAND UP AGAINST COP CITY The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and Athens Against Cop City present a benefit show for the Save Weelaunee Coalition. Performers include Cassie Channel, Gwap Dinero, Kenarri, T.W.I.N., Foreign and more.
Atticus Roness, Drew Beskin, Parker Wierling, Leighton Day
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
LEIGHTON DAY Soft indie-pop singer-songwriter from Decatur who has been performing since the age of 7.
Frigga Five
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock outfit of five with an alternative, garage-rock sound.
Underground Springhouse, Yam Yam, Alien Funk Academy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
YAM YAM Pennsylvania-based band performing a cross blend of jazz, jam, funk and soul.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst annual two-day event showcasing improv acts from the Athens and Atlanta area. Oct. 20 & 21, 7–11 p.m. $15. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ashley Cooke, Matt Schuster
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ASHLEY COOKE Parkland, FL-based pop country singer-songwriter touring for her newly released album, Shot in the Dark.
MATT SCHUSTER Charleston, IL native who has gained his success as an independent singer-songwriter through social media.
Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25–88. www.classiccenter.com
JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE A live band will perform the Man in Black's greatest hits while segments from "The Johnny Cash TV Show" are projected onto the big screen.
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
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Madonna Dance Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.envisionathens.com
MADONNA DANCE PARTY DJ Karmella leads a Madonna-themed dance party. Hosted by Envision Athens, Boybutante and Athens PRIDE and Queer Collective to fundraise for Inclusive Recovery Athens.
The Stools, Aunt Moth, McQQEEN
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE STOOLS Bluesy punk trio from Detroit.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Mala, Leonce, D:RC, Dado
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Presents. 11:45 p.m. (doors), 12–5 a.m. (music). www.nightshadefamilyband.com
DADO Co-founder of Nightshade Family.
LEONCE Atlanta artist who blends elements of American urban and experimental electronica, a hardline style. Co-founder of Club Morph events and its electronic-hybrid imprint label Morph Tracks.
D:RC A mainstay of the Southeast dance music scene since the mid '90s. Although his first love will always be drum and bass, his obsession with bass music has found him championing emerging styles like dubstep and UK/future garage.
MALA One half of the revered dubstep duo Digital Mystikz, producer, DJ, Deep Medi Musik label founder and Londoner Mala (Mark Lawrence) makes his Athens debut.
Fun Run For Breast Cancer
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA family-friendly fun run to raise funds for breast cancer support programs. 8 a.m. $20. www.itsthejourney.org/funrun
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
Dror Arussi, The Lickskillets
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DROR ARUSSI Solo musician playing classical guitar. (8 a.m.)
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes. (10 a.m.)
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
Showcase of Homes
Reynolds Lake Oconee 1341 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, GA, United StatesBrowse the architecture, interior design and landscape of some of Reynolds Lake Oconee’s most impressive private residences. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lakeoconeeshowcaseofhomes.org
Cooking Cinnamon Rolls
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making soft homemade cinnamon rolls while enjoying mimosas and coffee. 9:30 a.m. $75. www.athenscooks.com
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
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Whammo-Ween
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GASpaceball Bazaar’s pop-up featuring local and regional artists, vintage items and more with music by JXP, Inc. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
Sing About It!
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring the Athens Improv Festival, this crash course workshop is for beginner improvisers looking for tools and techniques for spontaneous musical numbers. 11 a.m. $30. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com/fest
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
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Paper Making Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Ciel Rodriguez will teach how to create handmade paper. 1–3 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Save Money, Save Energy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, learn about new funding available to lower energy costs. FREE! 1–3 p.m. www.bit.ly/athens-savings-workshop
