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
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Earth Day Garden Swap
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThird annual family-friendly event with fun activities, plant and seed swaps, and more. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Free The Tapes: Home Movie Edition
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesView clips from community videos and a curated selection of home movies and amateur films with staff on hand to answer questions about digitizing tapes. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu/events/free-tapes-home-movie-edition
Willy Wonka JR
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Studio Athens presents a family-friendly show based on the beloved children’s book with music from the original movie. Apr. 19, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 20, 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. tinyurl.com/studiotix
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
35000 Watts: The Story of College Radio
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the students behind the mic and the bands they made famous. 2 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
3rd Annual Athens Blues, Brews & BBQ
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States3rd Annual Athens Blues, Brews & BBQ. 2 p.m. (doors), 3 p.m. (music). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AthensBluesFest
BIG C & AJ Long-running Athens blues enthusiast Clarence "Big C" Cameron along with guitar shredder AJ Adams. (3 p.m.)
THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens blues scene playing a mix of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas and West Coast swing. (3:40 p.m.)
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. (4:35 p.m.)
TERRAPLANE BLUE Versatile trio performing originals, traditional blues tunes and blues rock songs. (5:25 p.m.)
FRANKIE'S BLUES MISSION Gentlemen on a mission to present the blues, jazz, R&B and zydeco in the best of the African-American tradition with all the energy they can muster. (6:25 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Athens-based blues rock group bringing an original yet familiar appeal to fans of '60s and '70s rock. (7:45 p.m.)
Atheist Society of Athens Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Only The Strong’s 3rd Annual Firefighter Benefit
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s event features appetizers, raffle prizes and live music with proceeds benefitting The National Fallen Firefighters Association and Local Fire Education and Training. 4–10 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe juried exhibition “Southeastern Pastel Society: All About Pastels” and Bobbi Johnson’s “Perspective: A Journey into Mental Health” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Evergreen, T. Hardy Morris, The Rishis
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhite Tiger's 17th Anniversary Party. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/WhiteTigerGourmetAthens
EVERGREEN Punky, upbeat band of high school students.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Duo set.
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
New Normal Fest
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Normal Fest. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $20, $35/two-day pass. www.instagram.com/buevz_athens
PLAYYTIME Five-piece Atlanta hardcore band.
THE TARNISHED Hardcore band from Atlanta.
MOOD ROOM Sad and heavy, kind of dreamy music from Birmingham, AL.
APPREHEND In-your-face hardcore from Birmingham, AL.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
CRYPTORCHID New local blackened hardcore punk.
IXIAN Harsh blackened noise project by Daniel Shroyer.
White Tiger’s Birthday
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate 17 years of the restaurant with birthday cake, fun and live music. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/WhiteTigerGourmetAthens
The Brambles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
THE BRAMBLES An acoustic mix of rock, Americana and country.
A Melody for Mental Health
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA Melody for Mental Health. 6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Parameter” features the work of Candace Hicks, Claude-Gerard Jean and Timothy McCool. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Athens Got Talent
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThe Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center will host an all-ages talent show with activities for kids, games, music, food and drink. 6–8:30 p.m. $20–25 (adv.), $25–30. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Apr. 20, 6–9:30 p.m. Apr. 21, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
Only The Strong’s 3rd Annual Firefighter Benefit
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesOnly The Strong's 3rd Annual Firefighter Benefit. 4–10 p.m. [email protected]
THE BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.
FORMER SINNERS OF THE FUTURE Psych and garage rock band from Atlanta.
4/20 in Athens
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTouch of Brews After-party. 6 p.m. $10. bit.ly/FourTwentyAthensGA
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
CANNON ROGERS & THE 420 UNIT Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7–10 p.m. (music). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
MAX AND MAGGIE AND THE DRIVIN’ WHEELS Old-time string band playing music for a community contra dance.
Telescope + Synthesizer Symposium
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GATelescope + Synthesizer Symposium. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
BERNTE Modular synth electronica with an abundance of lights and lasers.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Deanna Palumbo and live music by Max and Maggie and the Drivin’ Wheels. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Tears for the Dying
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/spaceball.bazaar
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
Corey Smith, Justin Holt
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 10th album.
JUSTIN HOLT New-age country music artist from Alabama who is unapologetically honest in his songwriting.
Cowboy Kerouac, Triangle Fire, Sanity Syndrome, Graveyard Hours
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.gyrowrap.com
COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust.
SANITY SYNDROME Atlanta hardcore punk band.
GRAVEYARD HOURS Metallic horror punk band from Atlanta.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ALL GODS New local band playing catchy, melodic post-punk.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
STOOGES Stooges cover band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
EYESORE Frenetic punk from Greenville, SC.
Parathion, Actus Reus, Attest, Spiritless
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARATHION Metal band from Barrow County, GA formed in 2019 by brothers Jackson and Jacob Whitmire.
ACTUS REUS Atlanta heavy metal band whose debut album, Mens Rea, Pt. I, is out now and bends the genre in many directions.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
SPIRITLESS Metalcore band from Atlanta.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
Don Toberman: Ping Pong Champ
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesPhysical-comedian Chase Brantley engages in wild audience interaction while portraying the highest-decorated player in the game’s history. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Don Chambers, Dim Watts
8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Triplicate, Irreparable Damage, Bad Straples
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDoobie Daze Pt. II. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRIPLICATE Synth-rock group formerly known as Convince the Kid.
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE New experimental project between film composer Tom Hiel (Ableton loops, synths, keyboards) and songwriter Jay Gonzalez (guitars, keyboards, spoken word). First show!
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
Boybutante Ball
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante AIDS Foundation’s annual event featuring a night of drag performances, celebrating 35 years with the theme “Express Yourself.” 8–11:30 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
Spring Fling Fashion Thing 3
Urban Greenhouse 2137 West Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis spring fashion show features models walking down the runway wearing local designer fashion followed by a DJ dance party. 8–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/byv_trubb
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Roiju, Curst, Ellis G, Onit, Tomgorl
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 11 p.m.–5 a.m. $10. [email protected]
ROIJU Boston-based producer and DJ with sets ranging from fast jungle and driving polyrhythmic dub techno to slower downtempo, house and Miami bass/electro.
CURST Nightshade Family label head.
ELLIS G Athens DJ.
ONIT Local rapper, producer and DJ formerly known as SHUD-I.
TOMGORL DJ and stylist based between New York City and Miami.
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Open Studio Sale
135 Eaglewood Way 135 Eaglewood Way, Athens, United StatesBrowse an assortment of work by artist Lisa Freeman. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/freeman_lisa
Georgia Trust Spring Ramble
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesOver 50 historic homes and sites in Athens and Watkinsville will be open for tours. Registration required. Apr. 19–21. $60–75. www.georgiatrust.org
Backlight Student Film Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis showcase of student films features panels, screenings and awards. Apr. 20, 6–9:30 p.m. Apr. 21, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. www.backlightfilmfestival.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Elizabeth Bishop–Martin will discuss her work in the collaborative exhibition “The Three Graces.” 12 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States
Athens Beer Fest. 12 p.m. (VIP), 1 p.m. $45–85. www.classiccenter.com
DIRT ROAD REVIVAL A blend of soulful originals and timeless covers representing country, classic and Southern rock.
KIP JONES BAND Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.
Grand Opening
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaClassic City Flowers and Nursery will celebrate its official opening with planting stations, food trucks, live music and more. Apr. 20, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Apr. 21, 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com
Pop-Up Outdoor Market
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors, including some of the artists from the exhibition “Serenade.” 12–6 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com
GROTA Darkmarket
The Venue on Broad 766 West Broad Street, Athens, United StatesThere will be a large selection of dark-spirited vendors and entertainment. 12:30–7 p.m. Donations encouraged. Search Gothe Residency of the Arts on Facebook
Dawg Jog 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Pre-Vet Club hosts a dog-friendly 5K benefitting Athens Pets. 1 p.m. (5K), 2 p.m. (awards). $30. www.runsignup.com/dawgjog5k
