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.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAward-winning local author Will Leitch will read from his newest work Lloyd McNeil’s Last Stand. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 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 StatesScreening of the 1985 action film Exciting Dragon. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Tommy Stinson, Karla Rose
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.athenscine.com
TOMMY STINSON Rock musician who came to prominence in the 1980s as the bass guitarist for The Replacements.
KARLA ROSE Musician joining Tommy Stinson on stage for a few songs and opening the show.
Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music bingo. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Trepid, Ralph, Bone Bag, Coma Therapy
AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk. (10 p.m.)
RALPH Jam band featuring members of Pervert and Marses. (11 p.m.)
BONE BAG Heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones. (12 a.m.)
COMA THERAPY Muscular, dark post-punk influenced by goth and no wave. (1 a.m.)
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Franklin Gun Shop 3941 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA, United States12 p.m. www.franklingunshopinc.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Genealogy Research Methods
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExpand your knowledge of genealogical research methods and learn how to form a research question, discover sources, create citations and more. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Cutting Machine Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create designs and cut vinyl with Cameo Silhouette 3. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2018 Japanese mockumentary/reboot The Great Buddha Arrival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
The Grawks
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
THE GRAWKS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Freeman Leverett, Sunset Honor Unit, Ritika, Gabby Delliponti
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences. Album release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
GABBY DELLIPONTI Pop singer with heartfelt lyricism.
Holding Ghosts
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
HOLDING GHOSTS Rock band inspired by a gamut of genres.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Mantra, The Simplicity, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MANTRA Indie alt-pop-rock weird thing from Charleston, SC.
THE SIMPLICITY Rock group from Charleston, SC.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Phantom Dan, Cuddling, Cult Potential
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
CULT POTENTIAL Atlanta-based alternative punk rock.
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Abolition 101
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about abolition or meet like-minded people with a discussion about building a world without prisons. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Sound Studies
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal authors and poets Will Stanier, Amanda Dzimianski, Ellie Swensson and J.R. Barner will read from their works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Bad Moon Riders
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $30. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
BAD MOON RIDERS The ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute show.
Tyler Key & Strangers, Will Stewart & His Band, Cannon Rogers, Jon Nolan
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
WILL STEWART & HIS BAND Birmingham, AL singer-songwriter-guitarist who recently released his sixth studio album, Moon Winx.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.
JON NOLAN Internationally touring musician, producer and frontman of alt-country band Say ZuZu.
Anonymous Rhombus Collective
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ANONYMOUS RHOMBUS COLLECTIVE Funk jam house band.
Gringo Star, Honeypuppy, Sovus Radio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GRINGO STAR Atlanta band founded by brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele that mixes psychedelia, garage rock and surf pop.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
SOVUS RADIO Five-piece from Newnan combining vintage tones with innovative melodies, surreal keyboards and violin.
Shalyse, Squallé, BeeTaylor, Kxng Blanco, Zay Blaze, RJ Stackhouse
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SHALYSE R&B and pop artist with a soulful voice and honest songwriting.
SQUALLÉ Born and raised Athenian rap and hip-hop artist who is inspired by nurturing and encouraging young creatives.
BEETAYLOR Genre-bending lyricist and producer from Atlanta by way of New York.
KXNG BLANCO Local artist leading the wave of contemporary hip hop and R&B with energetic delivery and catchy hooks.
ZAY BLAZE R&B singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocals and captivating melodies.
RJ STACKHOUSE Music producer and songwriter combining trap influences with storytelling.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays Benefit Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment to benefit Freya Diva. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com