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
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.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/AtlantaViceAthens
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more. Dress up in your best '80s garb for a costume contest.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
The Four Fathers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
2024 Summer Slam
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $5. www.livewireathens.com
2024 SUMMER SLAM Sound Insight DJs throw a dance party and VIP event.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 pm. $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Jess Nolan, ZG Smith, Gabriella Delliponti
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JESS NOLAN Vocalist and touring musician who is a member of Jenny Lewis' all-women touring band.
ZG SMITH Poignant and ethereal indie-folk singer-songwriter and founding member of Americana duo Smooth Hound Smith.
GABRIELLA DELLAPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter.
Quig & The Boys
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/therootathens
QUIG & THE BOYS Multi-genre cover band named after the group's lead singer, Michelle Quig.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of ’90s-themed drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
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
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesFoxSaid Fest. 9 a.m. FREE! (ages 10 & under), $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/FoxSaidFest2024
SUTHERLAND Musical performance in honor of the late John Sutherland. (9:15 a.m.)
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin. (10 a.m.)
MAYBERRY WINE Folk and Americana duo composed of veteran musician Steven Glude and creative alchemist Kristi Casey. (11:15 a.m.)
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring songs by Jim White, T. Hardy Morris, Don Chambers and Dodd Ferrelle. (12 p.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (12:30 p.m.)
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (1:15 p.m.)
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spinning for a kids dance party. (1:20 p.m.)
CANDACE & STEPHEN Powerful acoustic duo. (1:45 p.m.)
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century. (2:15 p.m.)
THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs about topics like dinosaurs, shapes, fruits and veggies, and feelings that make kids want to dance. (2:45 p.m.)
HONEYCHILD Eclectic musical project of SJ Ursrey. (3 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (3:20 p.m.)
SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler. (4 p.m.)
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. (4:40 p.m.)
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk band often incorporating costuming and theatrics. (6 p.m.)
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (7:20 p.m.)
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (8:45 p.m.)
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesSharon McDearis will discuss how she created 3D art using found items, then lead a workshop with supplies provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Pickle Fest
Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GAEnjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com
End of Summer Reading Bash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants will hand in Summer 2024 reading logs and enjoy music by the Rebecca Sunshine Band, karate demos, ice cream and games. 11 a.m–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventures in the Wild
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and learn about wild animals, plants and more with Ranger Sarah from Watson Mill State Park. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in, meet new people and try out a variety of new games. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Olympics Opening Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo, watch the Olympic events on screen and celebrate the summer Olympics. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Zine Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a unique zine inspired by the works of exhibiting artist Amiri Farris. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Hot Summer Movie Night
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleScreening of the 1958 action drama A Night to Remember. 6 p.m. $5. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Closing Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesBenjamin Rouse’s exhibition “Search for Symmetry” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Steve Hofstetter
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor, columnist and comedian with a long list of humor accolades is touring his live show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
Morbid Orchid, Clavicle, Exit Row
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
MORBID ORCHID Nashville-based indie grunge band.
CLAVICLE Emo and alternative band with some twang from Atlanta.
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
Back-to-School Bash
Southern Brewing Co., Monroe 123 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH Dance the night away to a live DJ or show off your skills with some karaoke.
100 Watt Horse, Psaltery
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
100 WATT HORSE Kindhearted, Philadelphia-based folk and country infused garage-pop outfit led by songwriter George Pettis and producer Graham Tavel. EP release tour!
PSALTERY Angular indie/folk rock from Atlanta, featuring Paris Young of Team Deathmatch.
Michael Carnes, Names Change, Spitehound
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
NAMES CHANGE Conscience-rattling folk music with a bite of humor and a pinch of harmonies.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
The Lanes, DQE, Bomb Tires
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE LANES The world’s heaviest easy listening band.
DQE Slacker rock band first formed in Atlanta in 1986.
BOMB TIRES No info available.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Small, Tabla Rosa, Breakup Club, Girl Porn
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SMALL Atlanta punk trio fronted by comedian Samm Severin.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER BAND Formed in Athens in 2012, JGBCB focuses on spirited covers of classic songs pulled exclusively from the repertoire of Garcia's long-running side project to the Grateful Dead.
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
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
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
Paul Edelman
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
PAUL EDELMAN Folk-country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring an improvised version of Top Gun. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
