Calendar Picks
Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
KIT, Meghan Dowlen,... 40 Watt Club
Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Chop Shop V Flying Squid Comedy
Regulator, Derby, Violent Violet, Rubber Udder, OCEANEATER, PissGirl, Bone Bag
1127 Oconee St. 1127 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k/
REGULATOR Hardcore punk project from the Hard Tack label.
DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
OCEANEATER Fuzzed out, surfy garage rock from Atlanta.
PISSGIRL Sprinting on all fours through muddy dreamland.
BONE BAG Heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
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
Star Sight, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STAR SIGHT Six Latinx musicians playing pop, indie and rock covers and originals. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
5K Trail Race
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Neurographic Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about this free-flowing style of art that is used as a meditative tool, then create your own individual artwork. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
15th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Wellness Clinic’s family-friendly fundraiser event features music and sandwiches with locally grown tomatoes. 4–7 p.m. $20. www.athenswellnessclinic.org
A Knight of Memories
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA, United StatesA celebration of the school’s 75th anniversary featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, auctions and more. 5–9 p.m. $125–800. www.tinyurl.com/sjsknights
Ales For ALS Counterpunch Release Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of Counterpunch ale benefiting ALS research with representatives of Ales for ALS, raffle prizes, a photo booth, live music and more. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Camp Amped July 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.
Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
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.
Firestarting & S’mores
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tropical Breeze Steel Band
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (members), $20 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds.
Tribute to Eagles & Friends
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $28. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
GLOWBAND Performing a tribute to Eagles and friends of the era like Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Bob Segar.
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
UDDER, Hayride, Viv and the Things
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
UDDER The heavy rock/proto grunge band that played in Athens between 1990 and 1992 returns for a record release show.
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Feather and Cotton
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesInspired by the artist salons of Gertrude Stein in Paris, there will be local Athens writers, libations and conversation. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/work.shop_athens
The Shut-Ups, David Barbe, Wet Meadows
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
Telephone Pole, Okey, Rowan Newby, Weaver
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
OKEY Athens indie folk rock.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
WEAVER Musical project of Bradley Weaver.
Night Moves
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudio Athens presents a dance show and party. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15.95. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUPERBITCH, Beer Piss, Josey, Bad Kill, GNATS, Obscurity, Gasper, Four Flat Tires
1127 Oconee St. 1127 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $5 (benefiting SIFIC). www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k/
SUPERBITCH Noise-punk outfit hailing from Florida.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
BAD KILL New Athens band.
GNATS Miami, FL punk.
OBSCURITY Noisy synth punk.
GASPER Shoegaze-y Atlanta band.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.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.
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. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Chainmail Class
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Hammer of Hobus to learn the beginner friendly 4-in-1 European Weave and create your own bracelet. 1 p.m. $25. www.hammerofhobus.com
2025 International Chess Day Celebration
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaChess and Community hosts its 1st annual family-friendly celebration featuring a tri-city chess tournament, live music, food trucks and more. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Artist Demo
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGreg Benson will demonstrate his new technique of quickly and intuitively color blocking a painting using rollers and house paint. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Vinyl Open Decks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Opening Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe portrait exhibition “Women of Courage” will be on view. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
