Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Dawgstock | Sunday, April 27 @ 12:00 pm | The Foundry
Dawgstock The Foundry
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
Gins of the South
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensLearn about the distillation process of a variety of local gins while enjoying cocktails, entertainment and live music. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.jsbottleshop.com
Hilary Hahn
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–90. pac.uga.edu
HILARY HAHN Three-time Grammy winner and violin virtuoso performing a selection of J.S. Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin.
A.D. Blanco
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Sarah Mootz, Bobby Kid, Wilby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
SARAH MOOTZ Athens pop artist who confidently conveys emotions through heart-wrenching lyrics and passion.
BOBBY KID Jacksonville, FL-based folk rock band.
WILBY Nashville indie rock songwriter Maria Crawford taking inspiration from Sheryl Crow, Mazzy Star and The Cranberries.
Orbiting Human Circus
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ORBITING HUMAN CIRCUS Imaginative project of Julian Koster whose music and storytelling encompass immersive theater and podcasts. Tonight's show will include a duo performance of songs by The Music Tapes.
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]
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $12.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
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
Kris Lane
UGA Brooks Hall 310 Herty Dr., Athens, United StatesA lecture on the intersection between precious metals and the environment in the early modern world titled “Cash for Your Gold! Precious Metals, the Environment, and Early Modernity.” 12:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
National Hobbit Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the works of J.R.R. Tolkien with hobbit-themed crafts and an escape room. All ages. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Oktoberfest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, beer releases, a yodeling competition and live music by The Auf Ghets. 5–9 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
One Night Stand: A Sexuality PowerPoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bootleg Banter
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BOOTLEG BANTER Athens-based four-piece band known for its folk-rock sound.
Hannah Dasher
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. bit.ly/HannahDasherSept22
HANNAH DASHER Nashville-based country artist whose non-conforming and swaggy lyrics set her apart.
Boy Named Banjo, Brother Elsey
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
BOY NAMED BANJO Nashville-based musical trio singing original folk songs that utilize banjo, acoustic guitar and passionate vocals to deliver an upbeat sound.
BROTHER ELSEY Detroit twins Brady and Beau Stablein bring light rock and roll with undertones of folk and country to the table.
Magic Tuber Stringband, Model A, Caleb Darnell
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10.
MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND Experimental old-time duo of fiddler Courtney Werner and guitar/banjo player Evan Morgan.
MODEL A No info available.
CALEB DARNELL Guitarist and member of The Darnell Boys plays a set of solo Americana.
Lane Marie, Julia Lauren
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JULIA LAUREN Athens-based folk-pop singer-songwriter whose music reflects her evolution.
2 Prov with Aaremon
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesImprov duo from the land of AAREMON invites you to bring suggestions to help create magic on the spot. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Norma Rae, MrJordanMrTonks, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies.
Spafford, Hive Mind
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
SPAFFORD Contemporary jam band known for its cascading melodies that will have the audience dancing all night.
HIVE MIND Four-piece energetic funk-rock band based in Atlanta.
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
Mary Sigalas, Junestar & The Misfits
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY SIGALAS Hot jazz and swing music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (8 a.m.)
JUNESTAR & THE MISFITS Husband-and-wife acoustic duo. (10 a.m.)
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
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
End of Summer Pottery Sale
Club Dirt 1275 Venita Drive, AthensBrowse hand-crafted ceramic goods by Mallory Lawrence, Anna Gioseffi, Summer Blanco and Jordan Argrett and see live kickwheel demos. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/abc_clay
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
UGA Watch Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaUGA Watch Party. 12 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
DJBOBFISH Setting the stadium vibes before, during and after the Georgia Bulldogs versus UAB Blazers game.
Ecstatic Dance
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1:30–3:30 p.m. $10–15 (children under 12 free). www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Board Game Day
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your friends, or make new ones, and play a variety of provided games. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Soul Food III
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
SOUL FOOD III Sweet Soul Movement and Farm 2 Neighborhood present performances by Milyssa Rose, Alley Bei, KColb and Freakniq, Kive?! and special guest storyteller Sanetra Payne.
The Industrial Union Show
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Industrial Union Show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
SINTHYA Raw experimental industrial with elements of hardcore punk.
SOLO-X Avant-garde industrial and electronic force that blurs the line between art, poetry and music.
MODE PHASER Dark electronic music project based in Atlanta.
of Montreal, Locate S,1, Night Palace
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $18. www.40watt.com
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence.
LOCATE S,1 Intricate, ambitious art pop melodies led by songwriter Christina Schneider.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
Georgia vs. Alabama-Birmingham
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the University of Alabama Birmingham Blazers. 7:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Beats Soundsystem, Equanimous
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
BEATS SOUNDSYSTEM Electronic act with experimental takes on new and classic Beats Antique tracks, extended jams and dance floor dust ups.
EQUANIMOUS A music producer and DJ delivering a heart-expansive experience with experimental dance and electronic sounds.
Bursters, Jelly Bean, STEEF, Rubber Udder
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.
JELLY BEAN New local band. First show!
STEEF Synthetic weirdo punk solo project by New Orleans artist Stevie Spring.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Latin Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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
Volumes Presents
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/volumeshiphop
BYV_TRUBB Hip-hop artist with a punk aesthetic rapping over trap beats.
MULA MEECH Rapper with a classic hip hop and trap sound.
LIL BACKWOOD Young up-and-coming rapper from Athens.
UNIQE Party raps and introspective songs for "pretty boys driving beautiful cars."
ALMX-KELL Local hip-hop artist with an energetic performance.
MIGHTY MAL Local rapper with a youthful, modern sound.
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
TAYLOR ROSE Contemporary party raps.
Heart of Pine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.nowherebarlive.com
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
How to Photograph Your Artwork
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesShop owner Kristen MacCarthy leads a workshop on how to take professional photographs of your artwork. Bring two art pieces to photograph. 1–4 p.m. $75. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall 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
