Calendar Picks
Opening Reception | Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
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
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
Flag Day Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMembers of Junior American Citizen will lead a Flag Day storytime. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bob Ross Paint-Along
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in and follow a Bob Ross tutorial to make your own art. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/wirepark
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.
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
Shawn Mullins
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/ShawnMullinsJune13
SHAWN MULLINS Singer-songwriter whose Grammy Award-nominated No. 1 hit, "Lullaby," shot him to fame in 1998.
Wagging, Styrofoam Winos, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Rowan Newby
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 6 p.m. (artist market), 8 p.m. (show). $15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
WAGGING Indie-pop band from Asheville, NC.
STYROFOAM WINOS Nashville trio capturing a cross-section of indie, country and folk.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The band that never makes mistakes.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
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.
Eddie King
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
EDDIE KING Playing a new era of bluesy rock with a nod to the modern indie and alternative canons and a reputation for resonant lyricism.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
Pyrex, Cel Ray, Peter and the Skeeters, Obscurity
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
PYREX Brooklyn protopunk trio.
CEL RAY DIY punk from Chicago.
PETER AND THE SKEETERS Local lo-fi egg punk group.
OBSCURITY Noisy synth punk.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $59–99. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Playing music from the beloved film scores and Hollywood blockbusters of legendary composer John Williams, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and much more.
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Dead Vibes Ensemble, Spoil, Fireblood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.
SPOIL Hardcore band.
FIREBLOOD Sludge and Southern metal from Charlotte, NC.
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
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
World Oceans’ Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy touch tanks with marine animals, learn about microplastics and do crafts. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Board at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of family with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. Registration for specific games required. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Paw-casso Paint Party
Entangled Cat Cafe 6 Court Street, Watkinsville, United StatesChoose your paint, add it to a canvas then put it in a Ziploc bag and let the cats create one-of-a-kind art to take home. 11 a.m. $20. www.entangledcatcafe.com
PapaPalooza
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of fun celebrating father’s day with family field games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com
PapaPalooza
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPapaPalooza. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com
DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR. PEPPERS Playing a mix of bluegrass, country, jazz and rock.
LEROY VOODOO Country rock group.
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
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
Pride Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event celebrating Pride month with a variety local vendors. 12–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Oak House Anniversary
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the distillery’s 2nd anniversary with music and more. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss Cressida Cowell’s novel How To Train Your Dragon and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Canvas & Chords
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org
The Humdingers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Camp Amped June Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED JUNE FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
The Convenience, Viv and the Things, Microtrak
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE CONVENIENCE New Orleans indie rock duo that recently released its second LP, Like Cartoon Vampires.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
MICROTRAK Post-country musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Intension, Futon, Velvet Edge
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
FUTON Alternative rock band that released its debut single, "River," last year.
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
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. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Bugs Eat Books, Girl Saint, Skirr
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BUGS EAT BOOKS Fearsome foursome that plays jangly, chaotic and surferyish indie pop.
GIRL SAINT Electronic dream pop from Atlanta.
SKIRR Jazzy post-rock band.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA drag show hosted by Mary Jane Haze featuring Dior Luxx, Kimberly Marie Bodacious, special guest Cola Fizz and more. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Rishis, DQE, Burly Ivy
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control.
DQE Band formed by singer-songwriter Grace Braun, formerly known as Dairy Queen Empire.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
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.
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Father’s Day BBQ
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy yard games, BBQ and more at this Father’s Day themed event. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
