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AOC Twilight Criterium | Saturday, April 27 @ 6:30 am | Downtown Athens
AOC Twilight Criterium Downtown Athens
Normaltown Music Festival | Saturday, April 27 @ 11:30 am | Athentic Brewing Co.
Normaltown Music Fe... Athentic Brewing Co.
Chickasaw Mudd Puppies, Say Zuzu | Saturday, April 27 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Chickasaw Mudd Pupp... 40 Watt Club
Elf Power, Giant Day | Saturday, April 27 @ 9:00 pm | Nowhere Bar
Elf Power, Giant Day Nowhere Bar
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Normaltown Music Festival
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNormaltown Music Festival. 11:30 a.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20, $75 (VIP). bit.ly/NormaltownMusicFest2024
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ATHENS MUSIC MAKERS Music education program that promotes young people's natural love for music and helps them build skills on instruments like guitar and drums. (12 p.m.)
EMPRESS MOKAH & FRIENDS Jamaican artists who creates a unique blend of reggae, hip hop, R&B and spoken word in her music. (12:15 p.m.)
KIDS ON THE MOUNTAIN Band that performs tunes from across the pond. (1 p.m.)
HOTEL TONIGHT A band from Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program. (1:30 p.m.)
THE BONES OF SAINT MICHAEL Veteran players performing a cross of Romani and French jazz. (2 p.m.)
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues band from Athens featuring Brian Crum on drums and vocals, "Slim" Green on guitar and Dick Daniels on bass. (2:30 p.m.)
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers. (3 p.m.)
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music. (3:30 p.m.)
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies. (4 p.m.)
CALL ME SPINSTER Indie-rock trio that combines traditional guitar and bass with banjo and glockenspiel to create bright and airy songs. (4:30 p.m.)
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (5 p.m.)
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Emo-influenced singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes. (5:30 p.m.)
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene. (6:30 p.m.)
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (7 p.m.)
BLACKNERDNINJA Rapper Eugene Willis delivers explosive rhymes over organic, high-energy beats. (7:45 p.m.)
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences. (8:30 p.m.)
LUXURY VEHICLE Band featuring DJ Reindeer Games and John Swint on drums. Performing for the closing dance party. (9:30 p.m.)
A Real Good Time Fest
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Real Good Time Fest. 2:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/arealgoodtimefest
THE TALISMEN Alabama-based band playing soulful, funk-filled originals and a rotation of covers.
THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll.
JACOOZY Five-piece jam band from Boone, NC blending rock, indie, blues and funk.
CARNIVAL BARKER Local quintet that "spins its savory jams of all original gunk with carnie-like enthusiasm."
ANOTHER ONE Atlanta Grateful Dead tribute band.
Tribute Adult Spring Showcase
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx Athens presents a dance showcase highlighting the hard work of its students. 3:30–8:30 p.m. $16. www.dancefx.org
Scarlet Stitch
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The Picnic at the Pops Concert features a movie-themed musical program that includes "Mission Impossible," "Disney Magic" selections from Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and more.
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). tking@cityofelberton.net
An Evening of One Acts
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Winterville Players present “Fin and Euba” by Audrey Cefaly, “Trifles” by Susan Glaspell and more. Apr. 26–27, 7 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
The Rishis, Wet Meadows
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
Chickasaw Mudd Puppies, Say Zuzu
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
CHICKASAW MUDD PUPPIES The legendary local "swamp-rock" band reunited last year to release its first album in over 30 years.
SAY ZUZU Alt-country band formed in 1992 known for their unvarnished live performances.
The Addams Family
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy presents a production of the spooky classic performed by its upper school drama department. Apr. 25–27, 7:30 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesGet ready to laugh with a lineup of local comedians. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Will Shine
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
WILL SHINE The revered drummer reintroducing himself as a singer-songwriter, performing originals and creatively reimagined pop music covers.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Coma Therapy, Basically Nancy, The Sporrs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.
THE SPORRS Garage rock band with an energetic alt-rock sound and a drop of punk.
Molly’s Lips, 69 Dudes
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNormal Bar's 14th Birthday Bash. 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.
Elf Power, Giant Day
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. Celebrating the vinyl re-release of the 1997 album When the Red King Comes.
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (M Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control). Athens debut!
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Spring Sale
R. Wood Studio 450 Georgia Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesSeasonal vases and planters will be debuted with discounted pottery for sale. Apr. 27–28, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.rwoodstudio.com
Spring Market
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors selling handmade, vintage and children’s goods. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Momentum
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrelude Dance Ensemble presents its spring showcase featuring pieces of various styles choreographed and performed by its students. 12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/pdmomentum
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event for the exhibition “The Three Graces” features artwork from Elizabeth Bishop-Martin, Starr Ramsey Helms and Kim Kendall. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.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. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). tking@cityofelberton.net
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Curation Annex Open House
Georgia Museum of Natural History Curation Annex 4435 Atlanta Highway, Bogart, United StatesCurators and staff will be available for tours of the museum’s collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations suggested. www.gmnhfriends.org
The Bulldog Boogie
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States2–9 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
THE BULLDOG BOOGIE Students of the Music Business Program perform. Proceeds benefit a Music Business Scholarship Fund.
Athens Voices of Truth
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesSpring Concert. 3 p.m. FREE! www.ebcw.org
ATHENS VOICES OF TRUTH Directed by co-founder James R. Smith, this choir specializes in traditional choral music including hymns, spirituals, anthems and gospels. They continue to preserve the roots of sacred music, focusing on the traditions that helped African Americans survive slavery.
Athens Chautauqua Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Marie Curie: A Journey into Radiance.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Meridian Women’s Chorus
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.meridianwomenschorus.org
MERIDIAN WOMEN'S CHORUS The program "Animals Everywhere" features songs celebrating animals in support on the Athens Area Humane Society.
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
The Humdingers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Sandra McCracken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $15–25, $50 (VIP). bit.ly/lintc
SANDRA MCCRACKEN Nashville singer-songwriter drawing from folk, gospel and hymn traditions who will perform tracks off of her new album, Light In The Canyon, backed by a bluegrass band.
Adam Klein, Brian Revels and the Heat Lighting, Slow Parade
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. facebook.com/buvezathens
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana. Duo show with Adam Poulin.
BRIAN REVELS & THE HEAT LIGHTNING Americana songwriter from Atlanta whose sound harkens back to a bygone era.
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
String Chamber Music
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING CHAMBER MUSIC UGA students perform.
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Chautauqua Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this lecture Susan Marie Frontczak will portray “Erma Bombeck: Laughing Through Life’s Challenges.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Xinyue Huang and Hanif Abdurraqib will read from their perspective works of poetry. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Team Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Team Trivia. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
UGA Philharmonia
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.