Calendar Picks

lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry

Embodying Character Workshop

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Learn and explore various improv tools and building anchors for character development and more. 11 a.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Oconee Music, Merit Music Academy Students

KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United States

Athens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)

ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)

OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (2:30 p.m.)

MERIT MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENTS Performances from members of Merit Music Academy, a private lessons school in Athens that places an emphasis on self-expression through support and exploration. (3:30 p.m.)

Tropical Breeze Steel Band, Stella Groove, Fawney Rig, Yumbo Tron, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, The Vegabonds

AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds. (12:30 p.m.)

STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 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. (2:25 p.m.)

YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)

SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)

THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)

Dragana, Sutherland, Lánre, Eli Eternal, Me’An Mills, Anna Kellam, Grassland

AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. (1 p.m.)

SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland. (2 p.m.)

LÁNRE Atlanta-based R&B, pop and electronic singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and punchy lyrics. (2:55 p.m.)

ELI ETERNAL The stage name of Athens-born rapper Chris Elder, who draws from the storytelling roots of hip hop while embracing a classic sound. (3:10 p.m.)

ME'AN MILLS Americana roots rock band formed in Statesboro in 1987. (4 p.m.)

ANNA KELLAM Athens-based folk-pop artist who is in the process of releasing her first album, recorded with Tommy Trautwein at We Bought a Zoo Records. (5 p.m.)

GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (6:15 p.m.)

Event Series Monster Jam

Monster Jam

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

Massive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org

Symphonic Storytime

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join Quintet Athens to hear musical stories, learn about instruments and make friends. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Little Gold, Rhymes With Tea Party Florist, All Gods

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.

RHYMES WITH TEA PARTY FLORIST The worst-kept secret in rock and roll history.

ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.

Cows at the Library

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom to meet real cows and learn about the processing of milk. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Stream Ecology

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 11:30 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Crafting Sapphics Social

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in to enjoy an evening of bracelet making and community mingling. 57 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Flower Pressing

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to learn how to make your own flower press and then press flowers. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Pride Trivia

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge in celebration of Pride Month with host Jess. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Google Maps

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Discover how to use location sharing, offline maps, indoor maps and more. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Aesop’s Fantastic Fables Puppet Show

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy an all-ages puppet show by Lee Bryan featuring a mash-up of familiar fables. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Cursive Camp

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the various styles of American handwriting and the techniques used to read old documents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Kinky Waikiki

Kinky Waikiki

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Tiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com

KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Discuss We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson with the group. 5:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

We the Kings

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com

WE THE KINGS Rock band from Florida that rose to fame in the 2000s with hits like "Check Yes, Juliet" and "Sad Song."

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Athentic Movie Night

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 2008 musical film Mamma Mia!. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Firefly Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about all about fireflies on a guided walk. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firefly ID

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about local firefly species and watch them in the wild. Registration required. 8:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com