Calendar Picks
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
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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
Kwanzaa Celebration
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being unity. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
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
Kwanzaa Celebration
Ebenezer Baptist Church East 186 Derby St, Athens, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being self-determination. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Jack Miller and Jim Green
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JACK MILLER AND JIM GREEN Easygoing acoustic guitar performers who will play both covers and originals.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Port Huron Prowlers
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays Christmas Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun with a Christmas show. Ages 18 & up. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
Ceramics Open Studio & Holiday Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of pottery from resident artists. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kwanzaa Celebration
Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being collective work and responsibility. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic action film Die Hard. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Port Huron Prowlers
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Ozello, Penny Loafer, Mary Margaret Cozart
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Randall Bramblett Big Band
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/RandallHolidayBashDec28
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BIG BAND American roots musician known for his genre-blending style and creative song imagery. Featuring the Megablaster Horns!
The Next Mourning, Supercluster, Caleb’s Calling, Selvedge
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.
SUPERCLUSTER Atlanta four-piece rock band who released their debut EP, Modern Day Sasquatch, earlier this year.
CALEB'S CALLING North Georgia alternative rock band.
SELVEDGE Atlanta rock and roll.
TIMBAthens Dance Social & Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGet your groove on to salsa, timba, bachata and merengue while raising funds for the Cuban Music & Dance Festival. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $10. www.timbathens.com
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE SALSAthens and TIMBAthens host a pre-New Year's Latin dance party with salsa, timba, bachata and merengue to raise funds for a Cuban Music & Dance Festival scheduled for August.
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
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being cooperative economics. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Kwanzaa Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Kwanzaa Alliance to learn about and celebrate Kwanzaa. All ages. Dec. 29, 3 p.m. Dec. 30, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Repent at Leisure
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Santa Claus & Me
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTake This! will chronicle Santa Claus’ life thru cinema and television via improv comedy. 9 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kwanzaa Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Kwanzaa Alliance to learn about and celebrate Kwanzaa. All ages. Dec. 29, 3 p.m. Dec. 30, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being purpose. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Hayride, Shehehe
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Birding with Technology
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a nature walk and use a variety of apps to help identify birds. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Happy Noon Year
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesRing in the Noon Year with stories, music, crafts and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. All ages. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
New Years Eve Family Movie & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a movie based on the popular robot series by Peter Brown plus crafts and snacks. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being creativity. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
New Years Eve Acro Yoga Pajama Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas for some acro yoga followed by sparkling cider. 5:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthentic Motown New Years Eve Party. 7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Rumours, Wonderland Rangers
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $39.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
RUMOURS Fleetwood Mac tribute band based in Atlanta.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
Pylon Reenactment Society, Violent Violet, Delta 8, Nuclear Tourism
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKyle DeMartino Benefit Show. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
