Calendar Picks
lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
lighthearted, Charl... Flicker Theatre & Bar
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Segar Jazz Affair, ... The Foundry
Athens Choral Festival | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Athens Choral Festival Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Closing Reception
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaSam Ballings’ exhibition “It’s not for you” will be on view with prints, originals and high fives from his progeny. 5–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
USAF Band of the West
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
USAF BAND OF THE WEST The United States Air Force Band's brass quintet will perform.
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
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.
Greater Athens Libertarian Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesFellowship with others of like-minded politics. First Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenslp.square.site
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.
Band of Horses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
BAND OF HORSES Rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, WA led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
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
Johnny Fallon, Trepid, Zastava
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ZASTAVA Precision chaos from Detroit, MI.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.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
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
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesChris Moss and Sue Fox’s “Habit” and Victor Francisco Hernandez Mora’s “ORISA! ORISHA! ORIXA!” will be on view. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Independence Day Picnic
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesBring your picnic baskets, coolers, tables and/or chairs to gather on the front lawn for a celebration and live music. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Classic City Band
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesIndependence Day Concert & Picnic. 6 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND Founded in 1976, this is Georgia's oldest continuously operating community band. Enjoy patriotic tunes out on the lawn.
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction and help choose upcoming book selections for the year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
The Ashies, Weaponinzed Flesh, Regulator, Mr. Transmission, Arms Dealer
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE ASHIES Miami, FL punk.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
REGULATOR Local punk band.
MR. TRANSMISSION Local band with new brakes and tires.
ARMS DEALER New local band composed of members from other local bands.
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.
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
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
Micheael Guthrie’s Freedom Riders
Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.michaelguthrieband.com
MICHAEL GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM RIDERS Cast of Athens musicians playing counterculture anthems and festival jams.
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
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
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
Local Heroes at Farmview Market
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesLocal first responders and healthcare professionals are invited to enjoy live music, free food, a market and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City American Music Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 1:30 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $10 (adv. or w/UGA ID), $15. bit.ly/CCAMF25
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies. (2 p.m.)
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music. (3 p.m.)
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (4 p.m.)
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit. (5 p.m.)
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound. (6:20 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (7:40 p.m.)
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
’90s Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch Nicktoons on the TVs, play Super Nintendo and N64 games, enter a costume contest and dance to the ultimate ’90s jams. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
’90s Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States'90s Night. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
YOUVEGOTMAIL.BAND Cover band playing the hits. (6 p.m.)
DJESS Spinning tunes for a rad '90s dance party. (8 p.m.)
Bored in the USA II
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesBored in the USA II. 5:30 p.m. (doors). $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
RUNNING RIOT Punk and power-pop from Atlanta.
SOLDER Australian punk rock.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
BORZOI Atlanta-based hardcore punk.
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.
TELEVISED BY GHOSTS Weird ghosts making weird music in Athens.
Seaboard Bridge
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SEABOARD BRIDGE New Athens-based rock trio.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & KURT WOOD Veteran vinyl junkies spinning rare and classic ‘60s soul/funk/Motown/beach music.
Mixtape Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MIXTAPE DANCE PARTY Dance the night away.
