Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Jera for a train-themed small group playtime. Ages 3 & up. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Book Discussion
Unity Athens Church 580 Tallassee Rd., Athens, GeorgiaJoin the group meeting led by Sharon Duncan and Martha Cook to discuss the book A Course of Love. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.unityathens.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Faculty Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Naomi Egel, assistant professor in the department of international affairs, for a gallery program in the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Zine Workshop
Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will participate in the workshop, including a conversation with Gerald Maa, director and editor of The Georgia Review. 4–6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Viola Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
VIOLA STUDIO Tonight's program is "A Black History Month BIPOC Celebration."
Get a Handle on Leaks
Bobby Snipes Water Resources Center 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities staff and plumber Pete Carson for a hands-on workshop about finding and fixing common household leaks. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Author Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesNationally best-selling author Katherine Reay will be talking about her latest book The Berlin Letters. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Post-St. Patrick’s Day Dystopian Book Club
Willson Center for Humanities and Arts 1260 S. Lumpkin St., AthensDiscuss Irish author Paul Lynch’s near-future dystopian novel Prophet Song. Refresments provided. 7 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
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
Athens Reparations Action
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 comedy-themed Hong Kong action film The Magic Crystal. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Neat Freak, Clavicle, Smoke Detector
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
CLAVICLE Emo and alternative band with some twang from Atlanta.
SMOKE DETECTOR Emo and punk band from Atlanta.
Jérôme Ducharme
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
JÉRÔME DUCHARME Member of the Tangere Trio and Canadian Guitar Quintet who teaches at McGil University and Conservatoire de musique de Montréal.
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
Tredici Bacci, Klark Sound, Organically Programmed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
TREDICI BACCI Large ensemble from NYC that takes inspiration from the music of '60s and '70s Italian films.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences. Solo show.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Toni Hunlo, Safari Room, Parker Wierling
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TONI HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
SAFARI ROOM Nashville-based indie-rock outfit led by Alec Koukol.
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
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.
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are six ways to win this classic game with a fun twist. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Southeast Striders Walking Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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
Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr. Laura Ney will present on pollinating gardens. 12:30 p.m. (refreshments), 1 p.m. (speaker). FREE! www.elijahclarke.georgiastatedar.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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about public art and grant resources with Tatiana Veneruso. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Delta Visiting Chair for Global
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will give a reading and be in conversation with Ed Pavlić. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Vicky Chow
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
VICKY CHOW Guest pianist based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from and now mentors at Julliard.
Future Land Use Public Input
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display with live music performances. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Motion Sickness of Time Travel, In A Kythe
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLeeAnn Peppers Closing Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME TRAVEL Rachel Evans plays minimalist, synth-heavy, bliss-inducing drone.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Lane Marie, Joseph Bones, Julia Catherine
Ciné Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (music). $10. www.athenscine.com
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Music for the moody and hopeful.
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
