Calendar Picks
AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 26 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Madison Fest | Saturday, April 26 @ 10:00 am | Madison Town Park
Madison Fest Madison Town Park
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
Moon Taxi, The Stews
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 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.
Nick Harley, Freeman Leverett, Liz Farrell
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial 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.
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
Swear Jar, Convince the Kid, Nix the Scientist
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 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.
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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
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
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
Mai Kai 2 Year Anniversary
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States1–9 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.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn 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
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesThe 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 StatesMcKenzie 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 StatesCome 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 StatesTest 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 StatesTest 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 States7 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 StatesA 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
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
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome 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 StatesDr. Michael Winship will discuss the question why were so many “witches” executed at Salem? 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKatie 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 StatesDisconnect 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 States6 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 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
Elf Power
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower 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 StatesFaculty 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 States7:30 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!
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
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour at Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
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
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesChristina A. West is an artist whose practice is rooted in politics of the gaze using sculpture, video and photography and will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Opening Reception
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the exhibition “Full Circle” featuring 26 Athens artists with music, special cocktails and art for sale. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/rookandpawn
CCHS Iliad Creative Celebration
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the work of students part of Clarke Central High School’s iliad literary-art magazine. www.hendershotsathens.com
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
