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.
Opening Reception
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Unseen Narratives” features alternative process photography by Boyce Clark. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
OCAF Thrift Sale
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of home goods, art, holiday items, jewelry and more. Price points vary by time span. Mar. 7, 5–8 p.m. Mar. 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ocaf.com/thrift-sale
MrJordanMrTonks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
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
The Reflex
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheReflexAthens
THE REFLEX Atlanta-based Duran Duran tribute band.
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
Scrapbooking Basics
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of scrapbooking with your own personal items such as pictures and ticket stubs. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Making Pasta Noodles
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make simple long pasta noodles with all ingredients provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Cracker, Ike Reilly
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its decades-long career.
IKE REILLY Singer-songwriter, musician and writer, as well as frontman and founder of the rock band the Ike Reilly Assassination.
The Game’s Afoot
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Creative Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy whodunit that’s set during the Christmas holidays. Mar. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
Level 4 Improv Grad Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 8 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Spitfire Grill
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesBased on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Misnomer, Erik Olson’s Slam Tilt
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
MISNOMER Atlanta/Athens instrumental fusion group with a funky, jazzy sound.
ERIK OLSON'S SLAM TILT Keyboardist Erik Olson leads this new ensemble through pinball themed Love Jams. Featuring Erik Olson, Dan Nettles, Robbie Handly and Mason Davis.
Shock Tea, Khaliko, Sunhouse
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SHOCK TEA Sitar rock from Atlanta.
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative groove-rock band.
SUNHOUSE Indie rock from Greenville, SC.
Pater Noster and the Mission of Light
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the horror movie by Chris Bickle, followed by a Q&A with Mark Weathersby and live music by Big Trouble. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Big Trouble
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPater Noster and the Mission of Light. 8 p.m. (movie), 11 p.m. (music). $15. www.cineathens.com
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
Delta 8, Violent Violet, Wesley and the Boys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
WESLEY AND THE BOYS Nashville-based garage punk band.
Mark Plemmons, Back Room Revival
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
BACK ROOM REVIVAL Group performing a mix of traditional ballads, classic folk and bluegrass gospel. (10 a.m.)
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
OCAF Thrift Sale
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of home goods, art, holiday items, jewelry and more. Price points vary by time span. Mar. 7, 5–8 p.m. Mar. 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ocaf.com/thrift-sale
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bagels and Birds
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to identify birds by sight and sound while enjoying coffee and bagels. Registration required. 9 a.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Bling Your Prom
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTeens are invited to pick out and try on a head-to-toe prom outfit. Mar. 7, 2–5:30 p.m. Mar. 8, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE!
Just Do Something
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
All Are Welcome Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade goods, art, vintage finds, and more to support BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and diverse communities. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.shopsotm.com
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
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust 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. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Juliette’s Journey
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAn interactive living history program about the life of Girl Scouts Founder Juliette Gordon Low. 1:30 p.m. (doors). $10 (general admission), FREE! (Girl Scouts in uniform). www.meetjuliettelow.com
Bronte Trivia
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge about the Bronte sisters with online multiple choice quizzes. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Story Debut on Storybook Trail
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSuki Janssen, director of ACC Solid Waste, will read the story she wrote and share her vulture-themed inspiration. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Better Than Better Than Ezra
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch8
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lanternparade
AP Rodgers, Keilan Aplin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
AP RODGERS South Carolina-based old-time clawhammer banjo player.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Cracker, Hackensaw Boys
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its decades-long career.
HACKENSAW BOYS String band based in central Virginia that formed in 1999.
The Game’s Afoot
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Creative Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy whodunit that’s set during the Christmas holidays. Mar. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. [email protected]
The Spitfire Grill
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesBased on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
The Vassar Blondes, The Warm Fuzzies, The Grawks
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four piece.
THE WARM FUZZIES Athens rock band that began releasing music in 2008.
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Hot Ram, HolyRoller, LungBurner
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
HOT RAM Groove-laden riffage and psychedelic haze mixed with a distinctly hard rocking swagger.
HOLYROLLER Four-piece stoner/psych/punk rock band from North Carolina.
LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through "slow riffs and bong rips."
No Kingdom, The Pauses, Burly Ivy
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez.
THE PAUSES Gainesville, FL-based post-punk, indie pop band.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Mojo Thunder
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MOJO THUNDER Lexington, KY-based rock band for fans of Kings of Leon and My Morning Jacket.
Rat Palace, partygirl, Basically Nancy, All Gods
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAT PALACE NYC-based post-punk for people that have an average screen time of 7 hours or more a day.
PARTYGIRL Scrappy virtuosos who play chamber pop like an underground post-hardcore band.
BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.
ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.