Calendar Picks
Primordial Void Listening Party | Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm | Low Yo Yo
Primordial Void Lis... Low Yo Yo
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival | Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30 pm | Forest Heights Neighborhood
Forest Heights Blue... Forest Heights Neighborhood
10th Annual Bark & Wine | Saturday, May 31 @ 6:00 pm | Historic Smithonia Farm
10th Annual Bark ... Historic Smithonia Farm
David Cross | Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
David Cross 40 Watt Club
Primordial Void Lis... Low Yo Yo
Forest Heights Blue... Forest Heights Neighborhood
10th Annual Bark ... Historic Smithonia Farm
David Cross 40 Watt Club
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create presets, fine tune images and make photo adjustments and effects. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist and MFA candidate Hannah Reynoso Toussaint will display a collection of glass jewelry. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Bleach Garden
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
BLEACH GARDEN JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.
Hotel Fiction
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco.com
HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by Jessica Thompson and Jade Long headlines alongside many other musical acts.
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Abe Partridge
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). 12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
ABE PARTRIDGE Folk artist from Mobile, AL whose songs range from earthy to surreal.
Hunlo, Bea Porges, Holden Le Dinh
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
HOLDEN LE DINH Self-produced y'allternative musician who sources sprinkles of decadence from whatever genres he pleases.
Nobody’s Darlings, The Frontrunners, Davis and the Love
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
NOBODY'S DARLINGS Alternative rock band influenced by Silversun Pickups, Our Lady Peace, Electric 6, Billy Talent and Foo Fighters.
THE FRONTRUNNERS Alternative indie rock band from Atlanta.
DAVIS AND THE LOVE Modern pop group spanning genre influences with a high energy live show.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
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.
Evergreen, Little Mae
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EVERGREEN Athens indie-jazz band that makes swayable tunes to rustle your leaves to.
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.
Skateboarding For Adults
Skatepark of Athens 4440 Lexington Rd, Athens, GABring your helmet and learn the basics of skateboarding. Skateboards provided. 9 a.m. FREE! www.athensskateparkproject.org
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
Last Friday Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in with your craft to work with other crafters and artists. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Charity Car Meet
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesShow off or check out cars while fundraising for Foster Care Ministry. 5–9 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Starpower, The Falling Spikes, Eight Pictures
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
STARPOWER Band featuring Elizabeth Raps (Sex Cell).
THE FALLING SPIKES New local band.
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money. Solo set.
Johnny Falloon, Vincas, Rauncher
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics. Album release show!
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
RAUNCHER Project blending electronic, house and bass music.
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40–70. www.mortontheatre.com
THE ULTIMATE ELVIS CONCERT Tribute to the the King's musical career featuring multiple costume changes.
Brandon Sears & Matt Ramsey
Butt Hutt 480 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. Find Brandon Sears Band on Facebook
BRANDON SEARS & MATT RAMSEY Acoustic duo.
Improvaganza
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of adult improv from local group Sprainard Sprueger’s Little Field of Wishes. 8 p.m $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Magenta Men, Libbaloops
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
MAGENTA MEN Men performing a tribute to The Indigo Girls.
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
Peach Candy Nut Boys, Crowns Court, Telephone Pole
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PEACH CANDY NUT BOYS DIY tunes out of Boone, NC.
CROWNS COURT No info available.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
The 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
James Cook, The PG Show
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
THE PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance. (10 a.m.)
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, homesteading demonstrations, outdoor concert, food trucks and more. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Streets Winterville
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleEnjoy a morning of car-free fun with live music, kid-friendly activities and free bike tune-ups. 10 a.m–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
Family Day: Color Wonderful
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleOpen Streets Winterville. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
SummerFest Stop & Shop
East Athens Baptist Church 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, GeorgiaShop from over 75 small local businesses plus a kids zone, chair massages, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/AAVGfanpage
Collage Party
Monroe-Walton Center for The ArtsAll skill levels are invited to learn the art of collage and make a flower themed project. Ages 16 & up. Registration required. $40–45. 11 a.m. www.monroewaltonarts.org
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com