Calendar Picks
Opening Reception | Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
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
James Cook, The PG Show
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
THE PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance. (10 a.m.)
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, homesteading demonstrations, outdoor concert, food trucks and more. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Streets Winterville
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleEnjoy a morning of car-free fun with live music, kid-friendly activities and free bike tune-ups. 10 a.m–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
Family Day: Color Wonderful
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleOpen Streets Winterville. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
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.
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
SummerFest Stop & Shop
East Athens Baptist Church 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, GeorgiaShop from over 75 small local businesses plus a kids zone, chair massages, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/AAVGfanpage
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Collage Party
Monroe-Walton Center for The ArtsAll skill levels are invited to learn the art of collage and make a flower themed project. Ages 16 & up. Registration required. $40–45. 11 a.m. www.monroewaltonarts.org
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
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
The Original Screw Tops
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics.
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 2 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected], www.hattmouse.com/classes
Primordial Void Listening Party
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 2–5 p.m. www.primordial-void.com
LISTENING PARTY Celebrate the release of label compilation tapes Primordial God and Primordial Energy.
Postpartum Storytelling Project
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the zine project collecting postpartum stories from the community, hear stories from participants and discuss ways to strengthen community care for new parents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesForest Heights Blueberry Festival: Blueberry Jam. 5:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! regenerators.earth/festival
BISHOP & CO. No info available. (5:30 p.m.)
BROWNIE JAZZ & BLUES No info available. (6:15 p.m.)
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (7:15 p.m.)
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (8:10 p.m.)
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem. (9 p.m.)
10th Annual Bark & Wine
Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United StatesThe Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year features dinner, dessert, wine, live music, silent auctions and raffles. 6–10 p.m. $60 (adv.), $70. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine
Dadgum, Josey
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
David Cross
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesProlific stand-up comedian and actor live-taping the show. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
The Magic of Motown
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $19–79. www.mortontheatre.com
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Tribute featuring music from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin and more.
Rapid Channel, Buster Chrome, Remnant of a Loss
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
RAPID CHANNEL Local alternative thrash-metal, punk rock and grunge trio.
BUSTER CHROME Charming bachelor rock from Macon dueling Ernie Keebler.
REMNANT OF A LOSS Atlanta-based alt-rock and hardcore band.
Kaimera, DayGlo Mourning, Thrumm
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
KAIMERA Atlanta-based grunge and art rock.
DAYGLO MOURNING Atlanta-based classic doom metal with a focus on huge tone and tasty riffs.
THRUMM Southern doom metal that's like a blend of every phase of Black Sabbath.
Oxystar, Microbone, Painting Airbud
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
MICROBONE No info available.
PAINTING AIRBUD Two-piece math rock jam band from Greer, SC.
Birding by The Bridge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about birding basics on this two-mile hike. 9 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
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
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Queer Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 3–7 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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
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
Teen Writing Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by to share your writing and brainstorm ideas. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
