Calendar Picks

Skyway Man, Jay Gonzalez | Thursday, June 8 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Thursday, June 8 @ 8:00 pm

Skyway Man, Jay Gon...

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Hot Corner Festival | Saturday, June 10 @ 11:00 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, June 10 @ 11:00 am

Hot Corner Festival

Downtown Athens

Joe Pettis: A Live Comedy Special Recording | Saturday, June 10 @ 8:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, June 10 @ 8:00 pm

Joe Pettis: A Live ...

40 Watt Club
Thursday, June 8 @ 8:00 pm

Skyway Man, Jay Gon...

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Saturday, June 10 @ 11:00 am

Hot Corner Festival

Downtown Athens
Saturday, June 10 @ 8:00 pm

Joe Pettis: A Live ...

40 Watt Club

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SaBaCha Dance Social

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

7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Robert Lee Coleman

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Hot Corner Festival. 8:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG

ROBERT LEE COLEMAN A pioneer of soul and funk who has played with legends Percy Sledge and the JB's, James Brown's backing band.

FLOYD WEAVER Guitarist performing favorite R&B selections.

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Open Mic

@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

9–11 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com

OPEN MIC Held every Thursday.

Hot Corner After Party

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Hot Corner Festival. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG

GROWN FOLKS AFTER PARTY DJ George spins a collection of soul, funk and old school.

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Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Chalk the Block

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

Teens are invited to cover the sidewalks around the library in chalk art. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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Grand Slam

Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA

This summertime program includes games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports and more. Registration required. Ages 11–17. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/grandslam

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Dixieland Five

International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA

DIXIELAND FIVE Five-piece Dixieland jazz band.

Gospel Extravaganza

First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Hot Corner Festival. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG

GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA Celebrate the annual Hot Corner festival with an evening of gospel music.

Best of Atlanta Comedy

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

Laughing Skull Lounge and Aubrey Entertainment present the best of Atlanta’s comedians. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–50. www.hendershotsathens.com

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Dark Entries Karaoke

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens

DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.

Ramblin’ Country Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics.

BIT-BOP

Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United States

Matt House and libbaloops will perform a unique blend of improvised spoken word and improvised music. 8 p.m. $5. www. flyingsquidcomedy.com

Chris Staples, Dave Kirslis

Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

CHRIS STAPLES Seattle-based indie pop songwriter sharing songs off of his sixth full-length album, Cloud Souvenirs.

DAVE KIRSLIS Skilled guitarist and songwriter of Cicada Rhythm plays some solo tunes.

Newport Transplant, Terrestrial Troubadours, The Lickskillets

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

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.

TERRESTRIAL TROUBADOURS Cosmic country act from Chattanooga.

THE LICKSKILLETS Southern Gothic bluegrass.

Marie Marie, Nightingail, Iain Cooke

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

NIGHTINGAIL Fledgling alternative folk-pop project out of Atlanta fronted by Abby Cooke that combines influences ranging from Caroline Polachek to Simon and Garfunkel.

IAIN COOKE Member of Swing Theory and Sun Trick Pony performs solo.

Jackyl, Shaker

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com

JACKYL Formed in 1991, this band's sound straddles hair metal and Southern rock.

SHAKER Classic rock and roll band with a big arena sound.

Tyler Key

@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com

TYLER KEY Multi-instrumentalist of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock.

Mark Plemmons, Acoustic Jam

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an acoustic instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

Trial Gardens Open House

UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy garden tours, purchase a variety of plants for sale and vote on your favorite plant to win the People’s Choice Award. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Authentic Indian Artifacts Exhibition

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

Visitors can view prehistoric Native American artifacts from Georgia and the surrounding area and a demonstration of primitive tool technology. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Transformed! 2023

Grace Fellowship Church 1120 Malcom Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United States

College of Athens presents a teaching conference featuring several sessions from four different speakers throughout the day. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $35. www.collegeofathens.edu

Family Day: Juneteenth

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

Celebrate and learn about Juneteenth while participating in fun Art Cart activities. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Unspoken Community Dialog Session

Team Up Mentoring 601 South Madison Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Participants are encouraged to share personal stories and experiences while exchanging perspectives inspired by the documentary Unspoken. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! unspoken.film/communitydialog

The Anatomy of a Flower

Little Rose Farm 2421 Elder Mill Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

The flower will be used to teach about the Golden Ratio, and students will create a flower crown. Attendees are asked to bring lunch. Ages 10–15. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $35–40. www.ocaf.com

Art of Nature Day Camp

Little Rose Farm 2421 Elder Mill Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Students will participate in two art workshops: Movement and Cycles in Nature, and Design in Nature and the Anatomy of a Flower. Ages 6 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $35 (OCAF members), $40 (non-members). ocaf.com/avada_portfolio/art-of-nature

Winterville School Class(es) Reunion

Winterville First Baptist Church 305 N Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Those who have any connection to Winterville School are invited to reconnect with their peers. 10:30 a.m. $15. bezxander@yahoo.com

Hot Corner Festival

Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States

11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG

HOT CORNER FESTIVAL In addition to vendors, speakers and dancers, the festival presents live music by Wim Tapley & The Cannons, DK, John Dunn, Mack2Tone, Molly Tu Hott, Ant Da Ripper, After Hourz Band, Splitz Band and more.

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Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Peace, Love & Puppets

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

That Puppet Guy will lead a musical, educational puppet show followed by puppet crafts. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

MK Strother

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

MK STROTHER Fiddle player and singer from Washington, GA performing country, bluegrass and old-timey melodies.

Tin Chicken Band

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

TIN CHICKEN BAND No info available.

Night of Enchantment

Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com

NIGHT OF ENCHANTMENT Juan T of Moon Voices presents a night of contemporary, ambient and Celtic music with harpist MEKO, Voice of Aria and violinist Rebecca Zapen.

Bishop and the Bassix

International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. $25. www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA

BISHOP AND THE BASSIX Dance tunes that bring the richness of soul and smokiness of blues.

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EDDie halfasS

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/halfassband

EDDIE HALFASS "Athens' 872nd favorite band" plays a blend of country, rock, Americana, pop and blues.

A Glitch Night’s Dream

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A Glitch Night’s Dream. 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

MR BLANK Artist-in-ATHICA Mux Blank presents a sound and theater performance as part of his month-long residency at the gallery.

POOSE THE PUPPET Strange, fun-spirited and absurd puppet show from New Orleans.

John Kiran Fernandes, Laura Camacho & Davy Gibbs Trio, Shane Parish, Wolfi

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

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, LAURA CAMACHO & DAVY GIBBS TRIO Modal jazz and folk forms trio featuring clarinet, upright bass and drums.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

WOLFI Indie folk informed by folk traditions from around the world.

MrJordanMrTonks

@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com

MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.

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Art + Wellness Studio

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

Art therapist Meg Abbot will lead in exploring art and creating something together. RSVP by email to gmoa-tours@uga.edu. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Athentic Bluegrass Jam

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

2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community.

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Live Jazz

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

3–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

LIVE JAZZ Every Sunday afternoon.

Aquatic Soul Band

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

AQUATIC SOUL BAND Performing tributes to R&B, Motown and soul legends.

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Gentle Hatha Yoga

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

McKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Every Monday, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). abarefoot@accaging.org

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STEM Baseball

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

MLB Players STEM League is a baseball-inspired program that brings to life the energy of the sport through a board game. For upper elementary and middle school. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart