Calendar Picks

Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall

Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm

Juneteenth Celebration

ACC City Hall

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm

Juneteenth Celebration

ACC City Hall
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Under The Sea Party

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a sea themed party, crafts and a visit from the mermaid Ariel. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Animal Encounter

Animal Encounter

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

An all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration is required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Snowed In At the Library

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Play in a room filled with shredded paper “snow,” and enjoy cold treats. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Kate Morrissey

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

KATE MORRISSEY Singer-songwriter with an offbeat sense of humor. (6 p.m.)

Just Dance Tournament

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to battle other dancers. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Bad Art Night

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in to create unique art with all materials provided. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Three Star Cinema

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1997 action thriller film Bloodmoon. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Little Mazarn, Keilan Aplin, Dipper Grande

370 S. Pope Street 370 S Pope St., Athens, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (potluck), 8 p.m. (show). $10.

LITTLE MAZARN A cool float a few feet from the ground through a dimly lit, almost familiar forest.

KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.

DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Open Studio

BMA At Home 1354 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United States

Paintings by Megan Roberts Studio will be on view with the artist in attendance. 5–7 p.m. www.instagram.com/bmaathome

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Event Series Open Studio

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Artist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Locos Only” features animated paintings that celebrate un-huggable animals like armadillos and more. 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 States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Nateball’s Little Funnybone

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Official AthFest affiliated event with Nathan Wright hosting a standup showcase of local and regional comedians. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $13. www.athenscomedy.com

Event Series Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

Adam Gabriel and the Cavaliers

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ADAM GABRIEL AND THE CAVALIERS Georgia-born singer-songwriter who blends folk, soul, rock and R&B.

Weirdo: The Story of Fight Eight

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Official AthFest affiliated event screening the documentary about local rock band Five Eight with a performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

Five Eight

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Official AthFest Affiliated Event. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Playing after a showing of the documentary, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight.

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org