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Napalm Death, Melvins, Dark Sky Burial, Weedeater | Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club
Tuesday, April 29 @ 6:00 pm

Napalm Death, Melvi...

40 Watt Club

Sonny Angel Trading & Coloring Party

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy freebies and coloring. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom

Yappy Hour

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

In honor of National Dog Day, join the AAHS and the Graduate for a fundraiser with live music, special cocktails, vendors, a donation-based giveaway and more. Dogs welcome. $12. 5–7 p.m. www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us

 

John Fernandes

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

JOHN FERNANDES Member of the The Olivia Tremor Control and Circulatory System who has released two solo albums and works as a multi-instrumentalist. Today's performance will follow the 3 p.m. screening of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. documentary.

Keepin’ It Clean Dirty Dance Benefit

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Keepin' It Clean Dirty Dance Benefit. 5–9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. accgov.com/dirtydanceparty

DJ LES LITTER Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful hosts a dance party with dancers, face painting, a photo booth, food and raffles.

KACCB Dirty Dance Party

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

KACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty

As You Like It

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

The Classic City Shakespeare Company’s Summer Shakesfaire concludes with the classic play As You Like It. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityshakespeare.org

Rolf the Whatever

@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.localonchurch.com

ROLF THE WHATEVER Harsh electronic dance music.

Event Series Artifice

Artifice

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

In this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre

Athens Westie Night

The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United States

Join a beginner dance lesson for West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. before the floor opens up for social dancing. No experience or partner required. 7–10 p.m. $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral

Telemarket, Wieuca, Nuclear Tourism, Karaoke

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $12. www.40watt.com

TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens. Album release show for Ad Nauseum!

WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. Reunion set!

NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.

KARAOKE Shadowy dream pop band from Atlanta.

Moon Taxi, The Stews

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

8 p.m. $29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com

MOON TAXI Nashville-based alternative rock band with an indie twist.

THE STEWS Four-piece rock band from Alabama.

DJ Mane

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

Latin Night. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (salsa class). $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

DJ MANE UGA Salsa Club and SALSAthens host DJ Mane from Atlanta to spin the latest Latin rhythms.

Nick Harley, Freeman Leverett, Liz Farrell

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

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

NICK HARLEY Alternative lo-fi garage rock artist with a mellow sound and lyrics exploring lighthearted angst.

FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.

LIZ FERRELL Local singer-songwriter crafting beautiful songs.

Event Series Latin Night

Latin Night

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

This social hosted by UGA Salsa Club and SALSAthens will feature a DJ spinning tunes with a salsa class before the dance floor opens. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (class). $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

Swear Jar, Convince the Kid, Nix the Scientist

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

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. EP release show!

CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.

NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens.

Event Series Free Yoga Weekend

Free Yoga Weekend

Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United States

Join a variety of classes for all skill levels, with giveaways and store discounts. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend

Rabbit Hole Sunday Market

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Small businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets

Mai Kai 2 Year Anniversary

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

1–9 p.m. FREE! www.maikaikava.com

MAIKAI 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Celebrate with food and art vendors, kava and kratom drinks, and performances by Cardynal, The Halogens, Big Magic, Mannequin Party, Jaycee2Exotic and Rulee2Exotic.

Event Series Artifice

Artifice

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

In this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre

Live Jazz

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Bad Dog Trivia

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

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Monday Marigold Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

The market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville

Gentle Hatha Yoga

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Mondays, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). [email protected]

Top Secret Movie Marathon

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

Come early, stay late—movie screenings all night. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Monday Trivia with Erin

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

Test your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Zookraught, Beer Piss

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com

ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.

BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

A sleepy town is shocked by a series of bizarre deaths and only the town’s health inspector suspects an invasion of killer gastropods is to blame in the incredibly goopy Slugs. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Lunch and Learn New Games

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Lunchtime Time Machine

101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Michael Winship will discuss the question why were so many “witches” executed at Salem? 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

Visiting Artist Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Katie Hudnall is an artist, woodworker and educator who will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

No Phone Party

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

Disconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Alexa Rose, Matthew Fowler

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

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12.50. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug29

ALEXA ROSE Virginian indie-pop artist whose recent album takes inspiration from nature and the movement of water.

MATTHEW CROWLER Florida native indie singer whose live performances are elegant and emotionally charged.

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Elf Power

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. botgarden.uga.edu

ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. Blankets, chairs and picnics are encouraged for this outdoor concert in the garden.

Kenn Wagner

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

Faculty Chamber Recital. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

KENN WAGNER Wagner has been a first violinist with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra sine 1994, and has also served as acting assistant concertmaster of the ASO. His recital with include selections by Beethoven, Gipps and Haydn.

Alien Funk Academy

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors). www.40watt.com

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish. Album release show!

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com