COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Saturday, May 25

30 events

Live Music

  • Terrapin Beer Co.

    5:30 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com

    REASPEC This band plays a unique blend of music with influences from jazz, R&B, fusion, rock, hip-hop, neo soul and alternative rock.

  • Farm 255

    11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

    LAZY LOCOMOTIVE New local group featuring members of Fuzzbucket, Juice Box and High Strung String Band.

  • Georgia Bar

    10 p.m. 706-546-9884

    THE RAYS FEATURING CARLA LEFEVER This band, led by longtime Athenian LeFever, is back with a new lineup and a new, more rocking sound.

  • Hendershot's Coffee Bar

    8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com

    QUIABO DE CHAPEAU Brazilian funk ensemble out of Atlanta, bringing dancing and Carnaval to the stage. 

  • Nowhere Bar

    10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742

    ROOT SPIRITS Local two-piece blues-rock outfit draws from American roots music and psychedelia to create an absorbing experience, featuring Eddie Speaker.

  • Caledonia Lounge

    10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

    GRAPE SODA This local duo (sometimes trio) plays spastic, psychedelic synthpop driven by organ and drums.

    CASOLETTE Jangly, fuzzy, twee indie-pop band from Florida

    FOUR EYES Ukulele strummer Erin Lovett plays sweet poppy folk.

  • 40 Watt Club

    1 p.m. $5. www.40watt.com

    LIKE TOTALLY! Local "kindie rock" band plays family-friendly songs featuring costumed characters and interactive skits.

  • New Earth Music Hall

    9 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall.com

    SHEHEHE Scorching the new American jet rock stratosphere.

    SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE Punk band from San Diego.

    THE JOY KILLS Stooges-influenced rock band from Atlanta.

    KILL KILL BUFFALO Grungy, hard-rock duo based in Athens featuring Kara Kildare's powerful, seductive vocals.

  • Green Room

    9 p.m. FREE! www.greenroomathens.com

    AMERIGO GAZAWAY Nashville-based MC, turntablist and producer known for his mash-up skills.

  • The Melting Point

    8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

    NORMALTOWN FLYERS This long-running local band celebrates "anniversary 33 1/3" with three sets featuring guys who have made it happen through the years. Players include Brian Burke, Tom Ryan, Deane Quinter, Davis Causey, Andy Carlson, Greg Veale, Mike Cronic, Cal Hale, John Keane, David Blackmon and Carl Vipperman.

  • Kumquat Mae Bakery Café

    6 p.m. FREE! www.kumquatmaebakery.com

    TODD WHITE AND CHRIS MOORE Local musicians perform a set of bluesy rock and roll.

  • Flicker Theatre & Bar

    9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

    AJ GRIFFIN Griffin, a member of Slaw and Order, Vespolina and Casper and the Cookies, plays a solo set.

    HEATHER HEYN Atmospheric folk tunes from this local songwriter.

    PETE ERCHICK Longtime local and Olivia Tremor Control member plays a set.

  • Bishop Park

    Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

    TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (8 a.m.)

    THE BURNING ANGELS Local country-rock band led by songwriter Mark Cunningham. (10 a.m.)

  • The Office Lounge

    9 p.m. 706-546-0840

    THE SHORTBUS ALLSTARS Long-running local rock band.

  • Go Bar

    11 p.m. 706-546-5609

    KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.

  • Bootleggers Country & Western Bar

    8 p.m. www.bootleggersathens.com

    JORDAN RAGER Country singer-songwriter from Loganville.

Kidstuff

  • Barnes & Noble

    11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195

    Storytime

    For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.

  • Avid Bookshop

    1 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

    Saturday Storytime

    Join Avid for books and games.

  • Bloom

    2–3 p.m. FREE! 404-805-0113

    Cloth Diaper Workshop

    Children welcome. Refreshments provided.

  • Sandy Creek Nature Center

    2–3 p.m. $7/family. 706-613-3615

    Journey Through the Stars

    Explore constellations and celestial bodies in the planetarium. Call to register.

  • Madison County Library

    2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

    Archaeological Dig

    (Madison) Bury some treasures to excavate later this summer. Bring something to bury.

Outdoors

  • State Botanical Garden of Georgia

    7–8:30 p.m. $5. 706-542-6156

    Full Moon Hike Series

    See the Garden come alive at night this winter. Each hike will focus on a different topic such as the moon, constellations or nocturnal creatures. Call to make reservation.

Events

  • Bishop Park

    8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

    Athens Farmers Market

    Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. This week features a chef demo and kids activity involving seed packets. Live music by Tre Powell and the Burning Angels.

  • Oconee County Courthouse

    8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org

    Oconee Farmers Market

    (Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more.

  • New Earth Music Hall

    2–5:30 p.m. FREE! mandycpruitt@gmail.com

    March Against Monsanto

    Activists march to raise awareness of the dangers of genetically modified organisms. March begins at the UGA Arch and ends with a rally at New Earth Music Hall. Marsha Thadison, a non-GMO speaker from the Tipping Point Network, will speak and Hart Sawyer & the Love Project will perform songs.

Games

  • Tyche's Games

    12 p.m. $1. www.tychesgames.com

    Magic: the Gathering

    Standard format tournament. Promotional cards for all players.

  • Little Kings Shuffle Club

    5 p.m. $10/team. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub

    Cornhole Tournament

    Gather a team and compete for prizes.

Art

  • Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA

    7–9 p.m. www.athica.org

    Opening Reception

    For "ATHICARDS: A Deck of Athens Art," a special deck of cards in which each card was designed by a different local artist. Each card's original artwork will be exhibited and for sale, and full decks can be purchased for $20. 

Lectures & Lit

  • Avid Bookshop

    4–5 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

    Book Signing

    William G. Borchert signs copies of his book When Two Loves Collide: The Inspiring Story of Dr. John and Dot Mooney.

DJs

  • Little Kings Shuffle Club

    10 p.m. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub

    DJs Ken Sweat and Eli Tover

    DJS KEN SWEAT AND ELI TOVER Free your mind and your ass will follow! Spinning funk and soul from the '60s, '70s and '80s.

Ending Saturday, May 25

 

Classes

  • Double Dutch Press

    Multicolor Screenprint

    Two-part workshop covering the basics of multi-color design and printing registration. May 25, 2–3:30 p.m. & June 1, 2–5 p.m. $75. www.doubledutchpress.com

Kidstuff

  • Sandy Creek Nature Center

    Naturalist Assistant Program Training

    Now accepting new teen volunteers for a training session in teaching visitors about animals and nature. Ages 13–18. Call to register by May 25. Training is May 31, 1–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, ext. 231