Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States*POSTPONED* This 39th annual festival will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from around North Georgia. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $8–15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA12 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather**
PAM BLANCHARD & SUNNYSIDE UP BAND An Athens mainstay for over 13 years, the band's back together with fun new tunes for children and their adults. (12 p.m.)
SIDE PIECES Local singer-songwriters Claire Campbell and Betsy Franck combine their talents on original songs. (1 p.m.)
TONALLI DANZA FOLKLÓRICA MEXICANA Mesmerizing traditional Mexican dance group based in Athens. (2 p.m.)
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. The band brings extra instruments for kids to play along. (2:30 p.m.)
KIDS ON THE MOUNTAIN Rob McMaken and Jason Cade of Hog-Eyed Man join forces with fiddler Amanda Kapousouz for a set of Irish tunes. (3 p.m.)
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. (3:30 p.m.)
SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing. (4 p.m.)
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years. (4:30 p.m.)
RANDY STEELE AND THE HIGH COLD WIND High-energy bluegrass band based in Chattanooga. (5 p.m.)
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (6 p.m.)
PRETTY LITTLE GOAT Lovers of old-time music pulling from the deep well of tradition found in the mountains of western North Carolina. (7 p.m.)
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit. (8 p.m.)
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Scooter 101
Cycle World Athens 4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLearn everything you need to know about commuting on a scooter in Athens. 1 p.m. FREE! www.cycleworldathens.com
Family Fun Day: Ready, Set, Vote!
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin local nonprofits and activists for live music, barbecue, arts and crafts, discussions on voting and policies, and more. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Folie à Quatre
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
FOLIE À QUATRE Formally known as Making Strange.
The Spirit of Rush
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/SpiritOfRushSept28
THE SPIRIT OF RUSH Georgia's premiere Rush tribute band spans the eras of the prog trio's catalog. Tonight's set includes Moving Pictures in its entirety, deep cuts and classics.
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Jordy Searcy, Theo Kandel
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $18 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com
JORDY SEARCY Indie-pop musician whose music contains religious themes.
THEO KANDEL Soft, folky Christian music.
Grant, McGuire, Flaherty; Patrick Barry
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
GRANT, MCGUIRE, FLAHERTY Liam Grant (guitar), Grayson McGuire (fiddle) and Devon Flaherty (banjo, guitar) play beautiful old-time tunes.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Bayou Princess, Tabla Rosa, Four Flat Tires
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Cosmic Charlie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $17–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics. 25th anniversary show!
Th’ Losin Streaks, The Air Condition
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TH' LOSIN STREAKS Garage punk from Sacramento, CA.
THE AIR CONDITION Local blissed-out bootgaze.
Anniversary Show
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens9 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
ANNIVERSARY SHOW Celebrate The Globe's 35th anniversary with live music.
Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $25 (show included with movie ticket). www.athenscine.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Playing in between showings of the documentary, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight.
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band. Sept. 28, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $25. www.athenscine.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City vs. Greenville Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Greenville’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Athens Area Diaper Bank Open House
Athens Area Diaper Bank 130 Conway Dr. B., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring National Diaper Need Awareness Week, the diaper bank will offer tours, light refreshments, celebrate the community and more. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensareadiaperbank.com
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Host Your Own Tabletop Game
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your tabletop game or use a library provided one and join friends to play. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibary.org/oconee
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Paul Pressly will discuss his book A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country. 3 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
African American Art Panel
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThree undergraduate UGA arts students will discuss “African American Art: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!” and honor the first African American UGA football player. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens-asalh.org
Health Meets Hope 5K Run-Walk
Madison County HS Track Field 600 Madison St, Danielsville, United StatesFriends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources. 3 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org
Tracy and Jeff
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band. Sept. 28, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $25. www.athenscine.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week hosted by Tim Pruitt and Take This! Comedy. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Nuclear Tourism, Rubber Udder, Schmuk, Obscurity
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Tokusatsu Monday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1972 Japanese comedy film Daigoro vs. Goliath. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
No Sew Fabric Pumpkins
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fabric pumpkin decorations. Supplies Provided. Ages 18 & up. Registration Required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
David Barbe
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
