Calendar Picks
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The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist and MFA candidate Hannah Reynoso Toussaint will display a collection of glass jewelry. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Open Mic Improv
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians turn jokes, stories and ideas into short scenes. 7 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Trivia Night
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
Eight Pictures, Nanocar, Matt Knox
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesEleanor Foy’s exhibition “DAY FOR NIGHT” featuring ceramic works in shadow boxes will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foyer_athens
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $27.50–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
SANGUISUGABOGG Death metal band formed in Columbus, OH in 2019 by guitarist Cameron Boggs.
FULL OF HELL Grindcore band with members from Maryland and Pennsylvania formed in 2009.
HARM'S WAY Hardcore punk band formed in Chicago in 2006.
200 STAB WOUNDS For thrill-seekers, carnage cravers, horror fans and aficionados of the most extreme metal.
GRIDIRON Rap-metal and hardcore band with members from Michigan and Pennsylvania.
MUTILATED Slamming death metal from Omaha, NE.
Attack Attack!, Convictions, Downswing, Uncured
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.40watt.com
ATTACK ATTACK! Metalcore band from Westerville, OH, originally formed in 2007 as Ambiance.
CONVICTIONS Christian metalcore band from Fremont, OH, formed in 2012.
DOWNSWING Five-piece metalcore band from Albany, NY.
UNCURED Nu metalcore from New Jersey.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Dead Beat Club Redux
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15–75. [email protected], bit.ly/DeadBeatClubRedux
DEAD BEAT CLUB REDUX Artist2Artist, Inc. hosts a night of karaoke with live backing music by Classic City Jukebox. Choose from 100 songs.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
The Sound of Hope
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about a small-town community that changed the lives of foster children, with 22 families adopting 77 of the hardest-to-place kids. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (screening). FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.cc
Cash Langdon, Little Gold, Wolfli
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.
LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
No Promises
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
NO PROMISES Atlanta-based original and cover rock band.
No Place Like Home
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens Adult Dance Company presents a journey of dance through the magical land of Oz. May 16–17, 7:30 p.m. $7 (student), $10 (adult). www.thestudioath.com
Matilda the Musical
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 16–17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 24–25, 2:30 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Narrative Improv Graduation Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in storytelling improv comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Buddah Variety Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBuddah hosts a night of performances. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Boycat, Faint
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BOYCAT Experimental garage rock.
FAINT No info available.
Five Door Sedan, Patio, Third Street Band
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
PATIO Local band that prides itself on genre-mixing rock, blues and funk.
THIRD STREET BAND NYC band blending the raw energy of alternative rock with the improvisational spirit of jazz and the rebellious vibe of punk.
Movies by Moonlight
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Paw Patrol. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 8:45 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Jim Cook, Big Magic
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo acoustic blues, rock and country. (8 a.m.)
BIG MAGIC Ukulele duo. (10 a.m.)
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEducational lectures covering a variety of topics on native plants and pollinators plus a luncheon, garden tours and a native plant sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga
Star Light, Star Bright Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the different sizes and colors of stars, with a demonstration on how they make energy. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Genealogy of Houses
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the research methods and resources needed to trace architectural changes and significant events at a property. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Beginners Adaptive Pickleball Clinic
Thomas Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play adaptive pickleball, and enjoy refreshments and door prizes. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Art & Craft Supply Swap
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring excess or no-longer-needed craft supplies and get new (to you) supplies. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
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. www.theindiesouth.com
Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. $15. www.hattmouse.com/classes
Fun With Online Newspaper Archives
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn introduction on how utilize and research online newspaper archives from the Library of Congress and the Digital Library of Georgia. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
