COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Tuesday, May 21

31 events

Comedy

  • Flicker Theatre & Bar

    9 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. calebsynan@yahoo.com, www.flickertheatreandbar.com

    OpenTOAD Comedy Open Mic

    Voted by Flagpole's readers as Athens' "favorite comedy night" in 2011 and 2012, this comedy show allows locals to watch quality comedy or perform themselves. Email to perform. First and third Tuesday of every month!

Meetings

  • Friendship Christian Church

    7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-8082

    Athens Rock and Gem Club

    After a short business meeting, Anita Westlake will present a program on "Geo Hazards."

  • 6 p.m. FREE! www.clarke.k12.ga.us

    CCSD Budget Hearing

    (CCSD Adminstration Offices) A public hearing will cover the 2014 CCSD budget before final adoption on June 6.

Games

  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop

    9–11 p.m. 706-353-0305

    Trivia

    Compete for prizes and giveaways. Every Tuesday.

  • Locos Grill & Pub

    8 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com

    Locos Trivia

    Westside and Eastside locations of Locos Grill and Pub feature trivia night every Tuesday.

  • Johnny's New York Style Pizza

    Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 706-354-1515

    Trivia with a Twist

    Throw a lime in your Coors Light and compete!

  • Max

    9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392

    Movie Quotes Trivia

    With host Cora Jane every Tuesday. Everyone's a winner.

  • The Office Lounge

    7:30 p.m. 706-546-0840

    Twisted Trivia

    Twist your brain!

  • Rocksprings Community Center

    10 a.m.–12 p.m. $4. 706-613-3603

    Healthcare Bingo

    Prizes include healthcare and safety items including First Aid supplies and smoke detectors. For ages 50 & up.

Karaoke & Open Mic

  • The Volstead

    9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300

    Karaoke

    KARAOKE Every Tuesday!

  • Sundown Saloon

    8 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1180

    Avery Dylan's Open Mic Night

    AVERY DYLAN'S OPEN MIC NIGHT All musicians, singers, songwriters and/or bands welcome!

Support Groups

  • Athens, GA

    Alcoholics Anonymous

    If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, we can help. 706-389-4164, www.athensaa.com

  • Athens Mothers Center

    Athens Mothers' Group

    A support and social group for mothers to find out about upcoming events, community resources and more. Children welcome. Meets every Tuesday & Friday, 9:30–11:30 a.m. www.athensga.motherscenter.org

DJs

  • Go Bar

    10 p.m. 706-546-5609

    Twin Powers

    TWIN POWERS DJ Dan Geller (The Gold Party, The Agenda) and friends spin late-night glam rock, new wave, Top 40, punk and Britpop.

Live Music

  • Mirko Pasta

    6 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5641 (Gaines School Road location)

    LEAVING COUNTRIES Local singer-songwriter Louis Phillip Pelot performs folk and country, solo or with the help of some friends.

  • Georgia Theatre

    On The Rooftop. 10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

    DANA SWIMMER A montage of garage rock with sweet, soulful undertones.

  • Green Room

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

    CHI MCLEAN "Acoustic rock songs marked by a haunting Southern style."

  • Georgia Theatre

    On the Rooftop. 11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

    UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance.

  • The Melting Point

    Terrapin Tuesday. 7:30 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com

    ANNA EGGE Award-winning, Brooklyn-based folk singer-songwriter.

  • Hendershot's Coffee Bar

    8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com

    RYNE MEADOW Local singer-songwriter.

    NATIONAL AQUARIUM No info available.

  • Nowhere Bar

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

    TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL Local musician Fester Hagood presents this weekly showcase of singer-songwriter talent.

  • Farm 255

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

    NATURAL CHILD Grimy, Nashville-based proto-garage band.

    TIMMY & THE TUMBLERS Tim Schreiber (Dark Meat, The Lickity-Splits) howls and spasms and literally tumbles over garage-y rock anthems and retro-inspired pop songs.

    KOKO BEWARE Local garage rock band playing upbeat, summery indie-surf rock.

    DEE JAY BIRD Local dude spins a set of tunes.

Events

  • West Broad Market Garden

    4–7 p.m. 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org

    Tuesday Farmers Market

    Fresh produce, cooking demonstrations and childrens activities. Offers double dollars for EBT shoppers. Held every Tuesday.

  • First Christian Church

    4–7 p.m. www.oconeefarmersmarket.org

    Oconee Farmers Market

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

  • Leap Trapeze

    7:30 p.m. FREE! www.leaptrapeze.com

    Leap Flying Trapeze Show

    Workshop flyers demonstrate their latest tricks in a Matrix-themed show. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

  • The Classic Center

    7 a.m.–9 a.m. $6. www.buddychristianfoundation.org

    Breakfast for Beavers

    The ACC Police Department hosts a benefit breakfast for injured motorcycle officer Ken Beavers.

Performance

  • Madison Morgan Cultural Center

    6 p.m. (dinner), 7:30 p.m. (concert). SOLD OUT! 706-342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org

    Time for Three

    (Madison) A classically trained garage band with a repertoire of originals and covers spanning from Bach to bluegrass. A buffet dinner at Town 220 will precede the show.

Classes

  • Banyan Tree Center

    9:30 a.m. FREE! 770-596-8170, www.calmatthecenter.com

    Intro to Tai Chi & Qigong

    Presented by the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi.