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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
Julien Baker &... Georgia Theatre
Napalm Death, Melvi... 40 Watt Club
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Quick Weeknight Meals: Chicken and Dumplings
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter will lead a hands-on class to make a meal paired with wine. 6 p.m. $75. www.athenscooks.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe works “Ato Ribeiro,” “The Image Moves,” the “8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial” and Abraham Tesser’s “Maquettes” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Science Night
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Snook to learn about eclipses. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest 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 StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Uninvited
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2009 supernatural horror film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Indigo Girls
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
INDIGO GIRLS Legendary and timeless singer-songwriter duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers perform with the UGA Symphony Orchestra.
Good News for Modern Man, Tattoo Logic
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org
GOOD NEWS FOR MODERN MAN Indie rock from Nashville.
TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.
Pre-School Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Spate of Coups in Africa
Online GA, United StatesThe UGA African Studies Institute presents a virtual panel discussion discussing issues related to the recent strings of coups in Africa. Registration required. 12:30 p.m. FREE! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bgq-QnreSSOUZ7lGYHgaWw
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Dixieland Five
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DIXIELAND FIVE New Orleans style jazz band with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, sousaphone, drums and featured vocalist Liam Parke. (6 p.m.)
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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet with other fans of anime and manga to discover books, shows, movies, snacks, art and Japanese culture. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Reimagine the Holidays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop applies to any holiday and provides ideas for how to adapt celebrations to available time and money. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Wednesday Karaoke Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.
Found Footage Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe 10th instance of the live touring showcase of odd and hilarious found videos will be hosted by Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher. 7 p.m. $14. www.foundfootagefest.com
Henry Rollins
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPunk rock icon, author, actor and DJ Henry Rollins will be performing spoken word. 7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com
Indigo Girls
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
INDIGO GIRLS Legendary and timeless singer-songwriter duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers perform with the UGA Symphony Orchestra.
Nihilist Cheerleader, The Sporrs, Funerol
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
THE SPORRS Garage rock band with an energetic alt-rock sound and a drop of punk.
FUNEROL Garage rock and roll band from Los Angeles with soul and a classic yet original rock feel.
DJ Nate from Wuxtry
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesBike Night. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/RoadhouseDive
DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY DJ spinning an all-vinyl set of dirty blues, raw soul, classic metal and nasty rock and roll.
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
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and rock specimens. Oct. 12–13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Gallery Talk: “Modernist Women Poets in the South”
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSarah Harrell will give a talk on poetry that developed synchronously with visual art in the South. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLamar Dodd School of Art presents three graduate student curated exhibits “In-between,” “Insect Politics” and “a body of hours.” 5–7 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
To Kill A Mockingbird
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s film is part of a series presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Southern/Modern.” Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
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
Horror Movie Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your horror movie trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Devon Flaherty, Athens Middle East Orchestra, John Fernandes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
DEVON FLAHERTY NC-based old-time banjo player plays tunes in the style of Wade Ward, Uncle Dave Macon and more.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
JOHN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
Isata Kanneh-Mason
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (show). FREE! (tickets required). pac.uga.edu
ISATA KANNEH-MASON British pianist inaugurating the Performing Arts Center’s new Hamburg Steinway D piano. Tonight's program includes music by Haydn, Fanny Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann and Chopin.
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
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe cult classic is celebrating its 48th anniversary with a performance, costume contest, memorabilia display and more. 8 p.m. $28.50–57.50. www.classiccenter.com