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
Boys Like Girls, Grayscale
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $27.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
BOYS LIKE GIRLS Gold-certified rock band that formed in Andover, MA in 2005.
GRAYSCALE Alternative rock band from Philadelphia.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
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
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Deaf Condors, The Big Lonesome, No Yonder
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.
THE BIG LONESOME Sad songs about love and isolation for people seeking social change and community.
NO YONDER A band that puts a Southern spin on indie sensibilities, blending folk, rock and emo.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
Marcel P. Black, D. Horton, DK, Nony1, Kid Arsenic
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MARCEL P. BLACK A true grassroots, DIY emcee who uses his platform for social justice.
D. HORTON Hip-hop artist whose sound ranges from intense and energetic to reflective and melodic.
DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
KID ARSENIC Artist emphasizing wordplay who travels on the battle rap circuit.
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
Superwoman Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to have a photo taken with the famous superhero. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Mr. Keith the Magic Man
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tween/Teen Magic Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesProfessional magician Keith Karnok will lead a magic workshop with a bag of tricks for attendees to take home. 4 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 spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.
The Great Library Bake Off
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesShow off your culinary skills to become the library’s next baking champion and then enjoy eating your creation. Ages 12–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Microsoft Word
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use styles, themes and templates to create a professional looking document. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
My Bloody Horrorcast
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 horror comedy film Ghoulies 2. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell, Trvy & The Enemy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.
LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
Hearts and Minds: A Guide to Relationships
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length original comedy that provides insights into the do’s and don’ts of romance. 7:30 p.m. $15–20. www.mortontheatre.com
Prime Time Jazz
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PRIME TIME JAZZ Join Jim Mckillip on piano, Chris Enghauser on bass and Tony "Doc" McCutchen on drums for an evening of standards and be-bop.
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Joelton Mayfield, Cannon Rogers, The Febs
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JOELTON MAYFIELD Hard-hitting alt-country from Nashville that blends Wilco-esque musicality with the dynamics and melodic edge of second wave emo.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.
THE FEBS Local stoner country acoustic duo.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Awesome Animals
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the animals that live around us with Ranger Nick and see them up close. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Learn To Make Butter
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the GA Soil and Water Conservation Commission as they share a story and demonstrate how to make butter. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Christina Habibi will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. 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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Amiri Farris will discuss the current abstract paint and collage works featured in his exhibition. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1967 Japanese fantasy film King Kong Escapes. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Deep Roots, Grassland
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug9
DEEP ROOTS Southern rock covers.
GRASSLAND Six-piece "Amerigrass" band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.
Sun Gong, Black Cat Rising
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
SUN GONG JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Meditative drones and ambient compositions inspired by the mystical and the mundane.
BLACK CAT RISING Explosive psych rock forged from latent gunpowder in the Atlanta music scene.
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
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
Sound Studies Reading Series
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Hannah V. Warren and Gabriel Dozal will read from their debut poetry collections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Patterson Hood
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25-45. www.georgiatheatre.com
PATTERSON HOOD Prolific writer and performer best known as the frontman of Drive-By Truckers whose character-driven stories are packed with political subtext.
