Calendar Picks
Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
KIT, Meghan Dowlen,... 40 Watt Club
Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Chop Shop V Flying Squid Comedy
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.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Diamond Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DIY Book Binding
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
R(h)um Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to try five different styles of rum and a classic daiquiri cocktail. 5–7 p.m. $15. www.shoptonique.com
Texas Tornadoes
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TexasTornadoesJuly11
TEXAS TORNADOES Texas country music tribute show featuring Josh Walker, Todd Cowart, Blank Canvas and Clay Leverett covering the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Robert Earl Keen Jr., Steve Earle and more. Save $5 at the door if you come in cowboy boots or a cowboy hat.
Firestarting & S’mores
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Serf Lords
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock with live music video production and a vinyl swap. Album release show!
Brad Williams
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesStand-up comedian appearing on TV and in movies on “The Growth Spurt Tour.” 7 p.m. $26–121.50. www.classiccenter.com
The Prospectors
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
THE PROSPECTORS Good timin' country band playing rock, blues and soul. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Seeking Approval, Karma Kat, Evelia
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
Shehehe, Mega Colossus, Totally Slow, Wyld Staleyz
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
MEGA COLOSSUS Twin guitar leads like an eagle screeching through space, fantasy inspired lyrics from the dustiest old book collection, and the raw power of metal.
TOTALLY SLOW Razor sharp, no-frills melodic hardcore from Greensboro, NC.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
Briana Marela, In a Kythe, LeeAnn Peppers
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BRIANA MARELA Composer/artist whose music varies from experimental, electronic and ambient to lyrically-forward pop music.
IN A KYTHE Drone project from Lydian Brambila featuring loops for cello and voice. Farewell party!
LEEANN PEPPERS Experimental vocal manipulations from the other side of the veil.
Isra and the Paisleys, Mol Sullivan, The Falling Spikes
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
MOL SULLIVAN Award-winning singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH.
THE FALLING SPIKES Local pop rock band.
Dusk Dance Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/work.shop_athens
DUSK DANCE PARTY DJ will be taking music requests will proceeds benefitting work.shop.
The Goonies
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesScreening of the classic family movie on the front lawn. 8:30 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.mmcc-arts.org
Rosie and the Ratdogs, Guhts, Somnuri
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
GUHTS New York post-metal.
SOMNURI Brooklyn-based doom/sludge/stoner metal.
Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament
UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. Proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.givebutter.com/2025cottageclassic
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
Tom Crossan, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TOM CROSSAN Pop singer-songwriter with a diverse repertoire. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
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
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
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
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
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Star Wars Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Chess Tournament
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by for an informal tournament open to all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss J.K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1996 sci-fi comedy film Ultraman Zearth. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Founder’s Day Celebration
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesThere will be a screening of Rock & Chisel, new exhibit opening, award ceremony, food, beverages, raffles and more. 4–7 p.m. $100 (members), $125 (non-members). www.steffenthomas.org
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
David Nail
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37.53–50.26. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAVID NAIL Soulful and candid country artist who received a Grammy Award-nomination for his song "Turning Home."
Sophie the Stray, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Roan O’ Reilly
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SOPHIE THE STRAY Nashville-based art rock for the people.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
ROAN O' REILLY Solo set by member of Athens bad Goodhost.
Capricorn Full Moon Flow & Mantra Sound Bath
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRadha Rose and Lucy host this relaxing session. 7:25 p.m. $25–45. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating the life of Miss Pam. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Terry’s Dolmen, Dadgum, Dipper Grande
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
Terry’s Dolmen, Dipper Grande, Dadgum
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
Jimmy and Stiggs Do America: The Roadshow
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the horror film Jimmy and Stiggs followed by a Q&A with writer, director and actor Joe Begos. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.horrorsectionstudios.com
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
