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
The Other Brothers Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND Allman Brothers inspired funk.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Turkey in Disguise Contest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDisguise Thanksgiving turkeys so they won’t be found. Supplies provided. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Athens Montessori School Fall Festival
Athens Montessori School 3145 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesA day of fun with craft vendors and children’s events including a bounce house, magic show, face painting and more. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Art Show and Book Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library is hosting its third annual event with more than 17 local artists and artisans and a selection of books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
Celebrate Faith Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHighlighting important religious holidays, this month learn about Christmas through books, songs and crafts. 11–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Georgia vs. Missouri
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Missouri Tigers. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Fiesta del Museo
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music and a food truck while browsing the special exhibition “Algo para Declarar.” 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to celebrate the Birthday’s of Miss Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Shakey Graves, Sadurn
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37. www.georgiatheatre.com
SHAKEY GRAVES Artist Alejandro Rose-Garcia genre-bends in this tour which is a culmination of his life experiences and experimental music-making.
SADURN An artist whose music resembles a diary and takes influences from indie-folk tunes.
Dim Watts, Honeypuppy, Infinite Favors
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
Alien Funk Academy, Nowhere Jukebox
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
NOWHERE JUKEBOX Futurebirds members Carter King and Spencer Thomas, former Futurebird Payton Bradford, Will Hefner, Drew Beskin and Stephen Taylor play all Athens classics.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
75th Anniversary Celebration and Spotlight on the Arts Family Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event will feature art activities, prizes, a photo booth, light refreshments and more. Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Rescue Paws UGA Fall Festival
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin to meet shelter dogs and cats, browse vendors and enjoy refreshments in benefit of local animal shelters. 1–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/rescuepawsuga
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
Tribe of Three
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
TRIBE OF THREE A fusion of Middle Eastern, classical, jazz and improvisation performed by Joe Leone, Jeremy Raj and Louis Romanos.
Athens Symphony Fall Concert
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY "A Jolly Good Show" includes a variety of American and English classics ahead of the holiday season.
Athens Voices of Truth
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/EbenzerBaptistChurchWest
ATHENS VOICES OF TRUTH A fall concert featuring special guest musician Ron Lowe.
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
Woody Garrison and Friends
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens6 p.m. Donations accepted. www.globetavern.com
WOODY GARRISON AND FRIENDS Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. Tonight's show includes John Miley, Zach Wright, Mike Flynn, Ken Parris, Willie York and Bill Bokas.
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
Caroline Noel Beverley, Klezmer Local 42
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CAROLINE NOEL BEVERLEY North Carolina artist and former Athenian who continues to perform with Klezmer Local 42 and has previously played with Calliope Fair, Curley Maple and Wild Gumbo. Album release show for Flag Athens!
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Kid Fears, Bea Porges
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
KID FEARS Atlanta group drawing influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
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
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]
Arts Collaborative Conversation
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about trends in arts funding and recently awarded grants. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 11 a.m. FREE! arts-collab.uga.edu
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Teen STEAM Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis program’s topic is astronomy, with telescope sky viewing. Grades 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Favored by the Muses
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis cross-department production celebrates the literary and cultural legacy of America’s first published black female poet, Phillis Wheatley Peters. 7 p.m. FREE! wheatleypetersproject.weebly.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
A Celtic Family Christmas with Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–60. pac.uga.edu
NATALIE MACMASTER AND DONNELL LEAHY Award-winning Canadian violinists join their children for a festive concert for the holiday season.
Slink, Oberlin, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SLINK Athens-based emo band.
OBERLIN Raleigh-based rock band with post-hardcore, math rock and emo influences.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
The Singular Creativity of African-American Music
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis mini-conference will cover various topics through brief lectures. Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 2023-torrance-conference.eventbrite.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Praying for Sheetrock by Melissa Fay Green and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Torrance Lecture
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPortia Maultsby will present on “Community, Culture and Black Musical Creativity.” Registration required. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 2:30 p.m. FREE! coe.uga.edu/directory/torrance-center
Celebrating Contemporary Black Music
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
CELEBRATING CONTEMPORARY BLACK MUSIC The Torrance Center for Creativity & Talent Development presents a concert celebrating the singular creativity of African-American music. Part of UGA's Spotlight on the Arts.
