Thursday, June 20
47 events
Kidstuff
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Georgia Museum of Art
Gallery Games
Learn about works in the museum’s permanent collection through fun activities. For ages 7–11.
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Avid Bookshop
Thursday Storytime
Join Avid for books and games.
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Rock Eagle 4H Center
Saturday at the Rock: Inside the Hive!
(Eatonton) Explore the bee hives at Rock Eagle and learn how bees produce honey.
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Oconee County Library
Crafternoon
Drop in for a fun, self-guided activity. Visit website for schedule. Every Thursday.
Games
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Johnny's New York Style Pizza
Trivia with a Twist
Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete!
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The Volstead
Trivia
Every Thursday!
Art
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Athens, GA
Third Thursday Art Series
Six galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month. Participating galleries include the Georgia Museum of Art, Lamar Dodd School of Art, ATHICA, Lyndon House Arts Center, Cine and the GlassCube & Gallery @ Hotel Indigo.
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens Photography Guild
Meet and learn from other photographers in Athens. Novices and professionals welcome. Meets the third Thursday of the month.
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Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens
Opening Reception
"Make Paper & Print Works" is curated by Didi Dunphy and features pieces by Double Dutch Press and a dozen other artists. Live music by Kate Morrissey and a pop-up shop from Double Butch Press.
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Go Bar
Dr. Fred's Karaoke
KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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Walker's Coffee & Pub
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Thursday!
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The Office Lounge
Open Mic Night w/ Avery Dylan
OPEN MIC NIGHT Local songwriter Avery Dylan hosts this open mic.
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Bootleggers Country & Western Bar
Karaoke
KARAOKE Sing your favorite country classics every Thursday!
Live Music
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Terrapin Beer Co.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Local group led by guitarist Louis Phillip Pelot.
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DePalma's Italian Cafe
REID STRIPLING Georgia-based singer-songwriter blending alt-country, folk, pop and rock, along the lines of Ryan Adams.
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The Omega Bar
THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR Local smooth jazz group led by DJ and musician Dwain Segar.
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Buffalo's Café
BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.
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The Melting Point
BILLY JOE SHAVER Outlaw country legend who continues to tour and record well into his 70s. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
MATT HUDGINS Local songwriter plays "songs about drinking, jail, love and death, all done in the popular 'country and western' musical style."
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Max
HOLY LIARS Dark, in your face Southern rock from this local trio.
THE FUCKING CORNDOGS Minutemen cover band.
SHEHEHE "Scorching the new American jet rock stratosphere."
SAM SNIPER Local alt-country band playing rootsy, energetic and heartfelt tunes.
YO SOYBEAN Local "party-folk" trio featuring upbeat, sing-along numbers with guests on guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin and more.
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Caledonia Lounge
BURNS LIKE FIRE Local, melodic punk rock band with anthemic vocals comprised of ex-members of Guff, KarbomB and Celerity.
TRIANGLE FIRE Local crust-punk band.
THUNDERCHIEF Raw Southern rock band with punk and garage influences.
GRIPE This Athens thrash, grind and powerviolence band is known for the intensity of its live show.
KATER MASS Local, gritty pop-punk band.
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40 Watt Club
DAVID BARBE & THE QUICK HOOKS Local luminary David Barbe leads his band through a set of hooky, melodic, country-tinged power-pop.
DANA SWIMMER Local band playing a garage rock montage with sweet, soulful undertones. See story on p. 14.
BROTHERS Local trio plays swirling, folky tunes that are rich with strings, twisted overdubs and haunting vocals.
TEDO STONE Rootsy Atlanta-based Americana band with a touch of psychedelic fuzziness.
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Gallery @ Hotel Indigo–Athens
ATHENS A-TRAIN BAND Instrumental group performing traditional jazz standards, swing, latin, ballads, blues and boogie.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
SEA OF DOGS This local group, fronted by songwriter Emily Armond, plays sweet, intuitive folk tunes.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group/recording project inspired by Jim Wilson's time spent doing field recordings and collaborating with musicians in Ghana.
PILGRIM Local rock band featuring Paul McHugh on vocals, guitar and keyboards along with Matt Stoessel on guitar, TJ Machado on bass, Thayer Sarrano on keyboards and Brad Morgan on drums.
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
GUMSHOE Local alt-country band led by Andy Dixon.
VESPOLINA Local band fronted by Daniel Aaron that plays rich, evocative, folk-tinged rock.
SLAW AND ORDER Local drum and keys duo performs tambourine-rich pop tracks.
DAVEY WRATHGABAR Visitations frontman performs a solo set of psychedelic folk.
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Amici
VINYL SESSIONS Drums-and-keys-based Lazy Locomotive side project.
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Nowhere Bar
SNAP! Organ-heavy funk/jazz tunes delivered by locals Jason Fuller, Benji Shanks, David Yoke, Carlton Owens and Stephen Spivey.
OLD SKOOL TRIO Funk, blues, and jazz featuring Carl Lindberg on bass, Seth Hendershot on drums and Jason Fuller on keys. Playing original compositions and the music of The Funky Meters, Dr. John, War, Sly and the Family Stone, Billy Preston, Stevie Wonder, Funkadelic and more.
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The Volstead
CORIOLIS JAZZ TRIO No info available.
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The Bury
TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (6 p.m.)
FLOW MOTION No info available. (9:30 p.m.)
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Genco Import Co.
JACOB GISE Local singer-songwriter. (6:30 p.m.)
MIKE MCINTYRE Local Americana singer. (8:15 p.m.)
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The Grotto
FORT KNOX Local songwriters Josh Daniels and Louis Phillip P Lo play a collaborative set.
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The Bury
FLOW MOTION No info available.
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Jerzee's Sports Bar
JOSH DANIELS Fort Knox's Josh Daniels plays a solo set. (9 p.m.)
SMACKED BY SMILEY Local grunge band. (9:45 p.m.)
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Flanagan's
SAM SNIPER Local alt-country band playing rootsy, energetic and heartfelt tunes.
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Green Room
THE DANBERRYS Drawing deep from the blues, folk, bluegrass and soul/funk traditions, the band delivers inspired original tunes featuring strong harmonies and dynamic musicianship.
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New Earth Music Hall
JGBCB Members of Sweet Knievel and friends pay tribute to "one of the greatest bands of all time, The Jerry Garcia Band."
Classes
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UGA Small Business Development Center
Small Businesses Workshop
"Utilizing Federal Procurement Data System to find your Government Opportunity" is a workshop for small businesses looking to identify their target market. Breakfast and materials included. Register by June 18.
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Oconee County Library
Genealogy 101: The Basics
Learn how to begin family history research with tips and techniques on how to start.
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The Healthy Gourmet
Cooking Class
Learn to make popular Thai dishes. Call for reservations.
Events
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Bootleggers Country & Western Bar
Line Dancing
Country-western-style line dance lessons. Every Thursday and Friday. Come ride Pandemonium, the mechanical bull!
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Reiki & Drumming Circle
(Call for location) Reiki is an ancient energy system that promotes relaxation and encourages healing and balance. Contact for directions.
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Morton Theatre
Flagpole Athens Music Awards
Honoring the best and brightest musical talent in town, the Flagpole Awards offers a night of accolades and live entertainment. This year's show features live performances by T. Hardy Morris, Jubee and the Morning After and Dream Boat, as well as Victrola Rotor Oilmen paying tribute to Bill Doss and a tribute band for Craig Lieske, plus other surprise performers and special guests. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
AthFest
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Morton Theatre
Flagpole Athens Music Awards Honoring the best and brightest musical talent in town, the Flagpole Awards offers a night of accolades and live entertainment. This year's show features live performances by T. Hardy Morris, Jubee and the Morning After and Dream Boat, as well as Victrola Rotor Oilmen paying tribute to Bill Doss and a tribute band for Craig Lieske, plus other surprise performers and special guests.
Theatre
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Town and Gown Players
The Great American Trailer Park Musical
A musical touching universal themes of hysterical pregnancy, disco, fugitive strippers and more. See review on p. 18.
Lectures & Lit
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ACC Library
Heritage Room Walking Tour
After two years of being closed, the Heritage Room is open and ready for research. Visitors may take a tour of the new features.
DJs
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The World Famous
DJ Mahogany
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Film
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Ciné Barcafé
Athens Picture Show Short Films
An eclectic showcase of 11 short narratives and animated movies. See Movie Dope on p. 10.
Meetings
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Ashford Manor
Oconee Co. Democratic Committee
(Watkinsville) Welcome Jerry Gonzalez as the only announced Democratic candidate for US Senate. Awards for "Outstanding Oconee County Contributor" will be presented to a dozen recipients.