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.
Morning Mindfulness: Slow Art Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Slow Art Day with a group meditation focusing on introspection and artistic exploration. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
High Museum of Art Conversation
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographers Tommy Kha and Jill Frank, of the High Museum exhibition “Truth Told Slant,” will join a panel discussion moderated by Jon Feinstein. 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Andrea Carson Coley Lecture
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScholars will discuss their cutting-edge research in the area of LGBTQ studies. 12:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Rodeo. 4 p.m. (doors). $74.99–149.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
HARDY Country singer-songwriter whose recent album, The Mockingbird & The Crow, topped charts this year.
YUNG GRAVY Rapper and internet sensation known for humorous and playful lyrics.
IAN MUNSICK Western country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his wide vocal range and progressive bluegrass style.
GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born singer-songwriter and country musician.
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the graduating MFA students with the annual “MFA Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Pop-Up Gallery
OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GASouthern-focused photographer Matt Brewster will have works on view. RSVP suggested. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldsolutions.co
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSwing & Suds. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Virginia Man
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
VIRGINIA MAN Poetic lyrics bellowing over the sounds of middle Appalachia.
The Sadies, Jim White
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
THE SADIES Rock and roll, country and western band from Toronto, Ontario.
JIM WHITE Winterville-based singer-songwriter with a canny lyrical style and a Southern gothic flair.
flipturn, hallpass
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
HALLPASS New Athens indie-rock band.
Sweet Honey in the Rock
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–70. pac.uga.edu
SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK Vibrant and versatile women-led, African-American vocal ensemble that incorporates blues, spirituals and gospel music into its sound.
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 14, 3 p.m. $15–35. www.classiccenter.com
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Okapi, Dhana Jeera, John Kiran Fernandes
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10–15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
OKAPI Musical duo utilizing upright bass, cello and voice to create uniquely raw and cathartic orchestrations that are both intimate and aggressive.
DHANA JEERA Sounds inspired by North African and Tuareg music.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDNES Ambient and minimalist looped clarinet inspired by bird-song and the looped reed work of Terry Riley and Ariel Kalma.
Bon Air, Tight Blacks, Sewer Kitty
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BON AIR Rock band from Louisville, KY known for its melodic guitar work.
TIGHT BLACKS Raucous punk rock band from Athens.
SEWER KITTY New rock band.
JD Graham, Joshua Walker
8 p.m. $15. bit.ly/StoriesInSong
JD GRAHAM Confessional, frank and cathartic Americana singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.
JOSHUA WALKER Member of Holman Autry Band performs a solo set.
Is/Ought Gap, Asymptomatics
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
IS/OUGHT GAP Experimental post-punk project of songwriter Bryan Cook (Time Toy), started in Athens in the 1980s. Album release show!
ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
Dave Forker, Mark Plemmons
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmer Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays solo. (8 a.m.)
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (10 a.m.)
Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30+ homes will also feature a lemonade stand with proceeds benefitting the animal shelter, local art for sale and a pop-up from Forest Gardens Farm. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk from Dudley Park to the Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 10–11 a.m. FREE! www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Family Day: Oceans and Coral Reefs
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about coral reefs and sunken treasure with interactive gallery activities and a craft project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Collage & Mixed Media
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of creating collages and learning how to incorporate a variety of mediums. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $90 (members), $130 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
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
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 12–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
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
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Artist Talk & Book Signing
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLamar Dodd School of Art alumni Clay Jordan, Brittainy Lauback and Tatum Shaw will present on their recently published photography books. 4 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Mutual Aid Athens 2024 Spring Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMutual Aid Athens 2024 Spring Fundraiser. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
RENO ROBERTS No info available.
NINEVEH'S GARDEN Progressive metal/jazz fusion from Athens.
BETO CACAO Athens-based activist and musician plays corridos about the plight of the undocumented immigrant.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Mutual Aid Athens Spring 2024 Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will feature art, music, food, community building and donations of goods for the homeless community. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
Rockin’ Out for Hope
Hope Haven 795 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, United StatesRockin' Out for Hope. 6–9 p.m. $50. www.hopehaven.net
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local cover band playing an assortment of rock and roll hits.
Godspell
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical theater production with a cast comprised mainly of students from area high schools. Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Apr. 14, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Michael Myerz, Cardynal
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.
MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound.
CARDYNAL Multi-faceted producer, rapper, songwriter and bandleader with a wide range of influences and a hard-to-define but easy to catch on to sound.
Guardians of the Jukebox
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesG-Day Game After-Party. 7 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/GuardiansApril13
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX The ultimate 1980s time machine eperience.
The Swingin’ Medallions
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SwinginMedsApril13
THE SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Best known for its 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)," today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as "the party band of the South."
Chris Chapman, Scoot Teasley, Grant Boles
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
CHRIS CHAPMAN Nashville-based Southern rock singer-songwriter.
SCOOT TEASLEY Country artist from Toccoa who is inspired by Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
GRANT BOLES Country artist from Athens who uses his music to show his love for the city.
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
