Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Southeast Striders Walking Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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
Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr. Laura Ney will present on pollinating gardens. 12:30 p.m. (refreshments), 1 p.m. (speaker). FREE! www.elijahclarke.georgiastatedar.org
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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about public art and grant resources with Tatiana Veneruso. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Delta Visiting Chair for Global
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will give a reading and be in conversation with Ed Pavlić. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Vicky Chow
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
VICKY CHOW Guest pianist based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from and now mentors at Julliard.
Future Land Use Public Input
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display with live music performances. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Motion Sickness of Time Travel, In A Kythe
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLeeAnn Peppers Closing Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME TRAVEL Rachel Evans plays minimalist, synth-heavy, bliss-inducing drone.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Lane Marie, Joseph Bones, Julia Catherine
Ciné Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (music). $10. www.athenscine.com
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Music for the moody and hopeful.
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Southall & The Glorious Sons, Them Dirty Roses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
SOUTHALL Musical project led by Read Southall, a musician from Oklahoma who combines country and rock and roll with the grit of the Red Dirt scene.
THE GLORIOUS SONS Five-piece Canadian rock band with raw, heartfelt lyricism.
THEM DIRTY ROSES Charismatic Southern rock band from Alabama.
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Option Paralysis, Nanocar, Goodhost, Dish
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OPTION PARALYSIS New local band that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program.
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.
DISH Asheville post-rock trio.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headliner Ty Colgate from Atlanta along with a number of local comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
God’s Little Daughters
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Ji Li, associate professor of history at the University of Hong Kong, will present on “God’s Little Daughters and a Missionary Odyssey in Modern China.” 2 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GATake your photo with the Easter Bunny. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Wine, Cider & Terroir
Fire Station #2 265 Cleveland Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSample wines and ciders as author Diane Flynt discusses complex fermented beverages and signs copies of her book Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived. 5 p.m. $20. www.avidbookshop.com
Black Art and Culture Awards
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresentation of the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award to artist Curtis Patterson and the Lillian C. Lynch Citation to Marie T. Cochran. 5:30–9:30 p.m. $55–65. www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Friends Annual Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting features keynote speaker, writer and garden designer Jay Sifford. 7 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPoet Aditi Machado will read from her works Emporium and Some Beheadings. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Trash Panda, Connor Kelly & The Time Warp
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
TRASH PANDA Atlanta act pulling influences as wide as neo-psychedelia, soul, indie and pop.
CONNOR KELLY & THE TIME WARP Rock band from Knoxville, TN that takes influence from artists like Pink Floyd, Radiohead and Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Chop Shop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Julia Catherine, Clementine Was Right, Newport Transplant
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT The bootgaze and Western emo project of Denver-based poets Mike Young and Gion Davis.
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA benefit show for the Boybutante Aids Foundation with the Armorettes from Atlanta. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
A Night of Fairy Festivities
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $11. www.athenscine.com
A NIGHT OF FAIRY FESTIVITIES Afterglo and Techno Speakeasy Athens present a rave with Fairiez, Karezza, Know and Sars. Proceeds benefit families in Gaza.
Uncle Dave’s Waycross Stagecoach
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
UNCLE DAVE'S WAYCROSS STAGECOACH Georgia-based traveling road show performing original music and paying tribute to Texas singer-songwriters with an all-star finale. Tonight's show includes songs played by Uncle Dave Griffin, Pine Box Dwellers, Fester Hagood, Rambler Kane, Ty Manning and Scotty Nicholson.
