Calendar Picks
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
Teen Studio: A Perfect Model
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits,” and make your own work of art inspired by it. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Adobe Premiere Pro Video Editing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to import your video, cut and splice scenes, insert transitions and titles, and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA professor Martijn van Wagtendonk will discuss his recent work in the interactive exhibition “Cupola: a Collaboration.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
OPEN MIC Bring your instrument, a good joke or your favorite monologue. Hosted by Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and Adam Poulin.
Molly Tu Hott
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
MOLLY TU HOTT JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspiringly.
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Liz Farrell, Big Sauty
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
BIG SAUTY Funky band incorporating elements of jazz, funk, rock and roll and a touch of bluegrass.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Underground Springhouse
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Psych-funk jam band from Baltimore who are “seizing the moment” personified.
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
Second Annual Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring an open improv jam. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Soul Shining Open Mic Night with GABBA
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States7:30–11 p.m. FREE! www.davids105.com
SOULSHINING OPEN MIC NIGHT WITH GABBA The Georgia Allman Brothers Band Association hosts live performances by Andy Johnson, Jesse Bennett Band, Nick Savage, Eddie King, Bradley Atha, Ron Stone, Rod Avera and Grace Newton.
Comedy on Draft
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring a variety of comics from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $7. www.athenticbrewing.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
MOLD!, Josey, Hoca Christ Devil, Obscurity
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MOLD! Anxiety-infused psych-noise rock collective from Miami.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
HOCA CHRIST DEVIL The solo rock and roll project of Christopher Devlin Brown.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
Roast Battle Round 1
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the next round. 8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
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]
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
Neighborhood Traffic Calming
Online GA, United StatesGeorgia Bikes hosts an advocates and practitioners roundtable about how to improve road safety where you live. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! bit.ly/ntcwebinar2024
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe 22nd annual “Pottery Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” showcases 50 potters from across Georgia. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Tristan Tritt
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
TRISTAN TRITT Georgia-born rock artist who is inspired by Motörhead, Ozzy Osborne and Stone Temple Pilots.
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
Lovesong, First Wave
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/LovesongAthens
LOVESONG The Cure tribute band performing the hits and deep cuts.
FIRST WAVE Quintessential tribute to the new wave and alternative music scene of the '70s, '80s and '90s.
Second Annual Athens Improv Festival
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring a show of Atlanta improvisers. 6–11 p.m. $15 www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
AADM Dance For Justice
Rodeo Club Athens 1700 Commerce Road, AthensAADM’s fundraiser will feature professional line dancing instructors, live DJ, music and motivational social justice speakers. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.aadmovement.org
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Gavin Adcock, Giovannie & The Hired Guns
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born emerging country artist.
GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS Country rock band from Stephenville, TX.
Wieuca, A.D. Blanco, Fishbug
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. Reunion set!
A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
Athens Choral Society
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAug. 23, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com
ATHENS CHORAL SOCIETY The program "Back to Broadway" features popular and timeless Broadway hits.
Night Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:30 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ 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.
Zl!ster, Exit Row, T.W.I.N., Silv
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
T.W.I.N Atlanta- and Athens-based hip-hop and R&B artist with stellar word play and creative flows.
SILV No info available.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Deaf Andrews, White Toledo
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DEAF ANDREWS Charlotte-based indie pop rock band.
WHITE TOLEDO North Carolina alt-rock band with a captivating blend of new age fullness and vintage rock charm.
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of free yoga classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. Aug. 24, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Aug. 25, 8 a.m–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
16th Anniversary Open House Celebration
Five Points Yoga 2361 West Broad Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the studio’s offerings, try out mini-classes and enjoy food. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athensfivepointsyoga.com
Walk Into Wellness
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGet moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Great Reading Adventure
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Mr. Tim and Larry the Duck for magic, puppetry, audience participation and more to motivate young readers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
