Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
Phantom Dan, Cuddling, Cult Potential
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
CULT POTENTIAL Atlanta-based alternative punk rock.
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
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Abolition 101
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about abolition or meet like-minded people with a discussion about building a world without prisons. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Sound Studies
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal authors and poets Will Stanier, Amanda Dzimianski, Ellie Swensson and J.R. Barner will read from their works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Bad Moon Riders
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $30. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
BAD MOON RIDERS The ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute show.
Tyler Key & Strangers, Will Stewart & His Band, Cannon Rogers, Jon Nolan
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
WILL STEWART & HIS BAND Birmingham, AL singer-songwriter-guitarist who recently released his sixth studio album, Moon Winx.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.
JON NOLAN Internationally touring musician, producer and frontman of alt-country band Say ZuZu.
Anonymous Rhombus Collective
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ANONYMOUS RHOMBUS COLLECTIVE Funk jam house band.
Gringo Star, Honeypuppy, Sovus Radio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GRINGO STAR Atlanta band founded by brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele that mixes psychedelia, garage rock and surf pop.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
SOVUS RADIO Five-piece from Newnan combining vintage tones with innovative melodies, surreal keyboards and violin.
Shalyse, Squallé, BeeTaylor, Kxng Blanco, Zay Blaze, RJ Stackhouse
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SHALYSE R&B and pop artist with a soulful voice and honest songwriting.
SQUALLÉ Born and raised Athenian rap and hip-hop artist who is inspired by nurturing and encouraging young creatives.
BEETAYLOR Genre-bending lyricist and producer from Atlanta by way of New York.
KXNG BLANCO Local artist leading the wave of contemporary hip hop and R&B with energetic delivery and catchy hooks.
ZAY BLAZE R&B singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocals and captivating melodies.
RJ STACKHOUSE Music producer and songwriter combining trap influences with storytelling.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays Benefit Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment to benefit Freya Diva. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Dave Forker, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)
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
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Distillery Moving Sale
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesFans, lights, sinks, fridges and more will be up for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. [email protected]
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
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected], www.hattmouse.com/classes
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Brooklyn Cemetery 820 West Lake Dr, Athens, GAJoin Linda and Kimberly Davis of the Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery for a walk through one of Athens’ oldest African American cemeteries. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Matilda the Musical
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 16–17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 24–25, 2:30 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Workshop on Finding Common Ground
Public Safety Building 160 N. Main Street, Madison, GeorgiaThis “Bridging Perspectives and Building Leadership” workshop will educate participants on how to find common ground with differing viewpoints. 6 p.m. FREE! www.bit.ly/MadisonGAWorkshop.
The Pink Stones
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
Kimberly Morgan York, Jennifer Lynn Simpson, Betsy Franck
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop.
JENNIFER LYNN SIMPSON Native southern Californian who combines traditional singer-songwriter style with old country and Americana sounds.
BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music.
Wazoo, Fatal Error, Bad Kill
Hendershots Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
WAZOO LA-based noise band.
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
BAD KILL New Athens band.
F.O.R., Vicious Devil, David Barbe
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
F.O.R. Fountain, Olson and Reilly rock and roll trio.
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
Brett Carson, Brad Bassler & Killick Hinds, LeeAnn Peppers
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BRETT CARSON Composer, pianist, improviser, poet and theater artist based in Berkeley, CA.
BRAD BASSLER & KILLICK HINDS Piano and strings duo specializing in expansive vocabularies and shapeshifting consonances.
LEEANN PEPPERS Showing new video "RECKONING" made in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Evan Tyor (New York).
Marses, Radian, Leafblower
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
RADIAN Akron, OH-based sludge metal.
LEAFBLOWER Atlanta-based sludge metal band with with an edge for doom.
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Historic Mills Walking Tour
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger to learn about the history of the park and enjoy a 3-mile hike. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
Artist Demo
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJewelry artist Hannah Reynoso Toussaint will give a glass flame working demonstration. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Matilda the Musical
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 16–17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 24–25, 2:30 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
OZmosis Live!
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesReadings from author Noel Holston with music performed by Marty Winkler. 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
Marty Winkler
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesOZmosis Live! 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MARTY WINKLER Singer-songwriter playing music in between readings by Noel Holston.
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
Bichos Vivos, Perrengue, Moyuba, UGA Latin American Ensemble
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
MOYUBA Folkloric drum ensemble studying and performing the traditional drum music of Cuba, Haiti and the African Diaspora since 1994.
UGA LATIN AMERICAN ENSEMBLE Performing folk, classical, popular, nationalistic and contemporary music and dance of Latin America.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
