Calendar Picks
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated | Friday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Sanguisugabogg, Ful... Georgia Theatre
Dead Beat Club Redux | Friday, May 16 @ 6:00 pm | Live Wire
Dead Beat Club Redux Live Wire
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper | Saturday, May 17 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Murray Attaway, Cla... The Foundry
Classic City Wrestling | Saturday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Classic City Wrestling 40 Watt Club
Sanguisugabogg, Ful... Georgia Theatre
Dead Beat Club Redux Live Wire
Murray Attaway, Cla... The Foundry
Classic City Wrestling 40 Watt Club
Athens Science Café
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month UGA Professor of Psychology Dr. Keith Cambell will give a talk on narcissism. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Line Dance Lessons
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to line dance with Amy. 7–9 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy, Dave Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Fables of the Reconstruction.
DAVE HILL Comedian, radio host, writer and rock musician and actor from Cleveland, OH.
New Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cacao ceremony and a sound bath. $35. 7:15 p.m. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Jason Moran
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $30–60. music.uga.edu
JASON MORAN Accomplished jazz pianist and composer in his debut UGA Present's appearance, performing the works of Duke Ellington.
OneSkip, Soub 200, Dert McSpurt
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ONESKIP Rap artist.
SOUB 200 Rapper from Georgia.
DERT MCSPURT Athens rapper creating left-field hip hop, for fans of Lil Ugly Mane.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Evon Campbell with a lineup of features and special guests. 8:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Oscar Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe red-carpet fundraising event will feature a dance party with DJ ChiefRocka, an Oscars Shorts viewing party, an Oscar ballot box and more. 8:45 p.m. (doors). $30. www.athenscine.com
Oscar Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOscar Dance Party. 8:45 p.m. (doors). $30. www.athenscine.com
DJ CHIEFROCKA Spinning music to dance to during this red-carpet fundraising event screening Oscar shorts and more.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Regulator, Centipede, Bolt Swallower, Terminal Man
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
REGULATOR New punk band.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
BOLT SWALLOWER Up-and-coming hardcore band from Birmingham.
TERMINAL MAN Birmingham-based hardcore punk band.
9th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
A Journey in Quilts
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Yacht Rock Schooner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb28
YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Composition Area
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
COMPOSITION AREA A recital of new works.
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Monroe Moccasins
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMardi Gras Party. 7–10 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Doom Ribbons, Shane Parish
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
DOOM RIBBONS Sound project of James Owen creating dark ambient rock, atmospheric soundscapes and immersive drones.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Terri Binion
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
TERRI BINION Folk singer and storyteller, playing alongside open art galleries.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy, Dave Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Fables of the Reconstruction.
DAVE HILL Comedian, radio host, writer and rock musician and actor from Cleveland, OH.
Alexandra Kay, Logan Crosby
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.75–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
ALEXANDRA KAY Country music artist known for her evocative storytelling and a voice that has been compared to Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss and Leanne Womack.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
The While, Maupas, Spare Change
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
MAUPAS No info available.
SPARE CHANGE "Heartcore" trio seeking world domination through the power of lonesome tunes handcrafted to perfection.
Scott Spillane, Normaltown Sound Machine, John Kiran Fernandes, Wet Meadows
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20 donation. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring violinist Shakhida Azimkhojaeva.
Yes, And Dungeons & Dragons
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy will perform a live DnD game on stage with some audience participation. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Spitfire Grill
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesBased on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
The Loneliest Bird
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn original puppet show set to music by local musician Julianne Merritt about a bird who falls in love with a mannequin. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 8 p.m. Mar. 2, 2 p.m. $7. www.townandgownplayers.org
Telemarket, Penny Loafer, Beer Piss
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
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
The Henry Cruz Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens
THE HENRY CRUZ BAND Nashville-based rock act playing originals and covers for fans of The Black Crowes, Marcus King Band and CCR.
Here Be Monsters, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Menu
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
MENU Five-piece from Atlanta that combines a desire to positively impact the social environment of the world with a tendency to stumble out of the boundaries of traditional pop writing.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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