Calendar Picks

Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club

Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

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 States

Hard 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

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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 States

Athens 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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 States

Learn 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 States

A park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Pete the Cat Meet & Greet

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Abnormal Bazaar

Abnormal Bazaar

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This 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 States

Learn 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

Creek Critters Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own unique LEGO creations. Ages 11 & under. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Interactive Story Lab

Interactive Story Lab

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Watch 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

Shelter Building

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn 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 States

The 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 States

A 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 States

Celebrate 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

Camp Amped July Finale

Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States

6 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

Seeking Approval

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.

Vinyl Open Decks

Vinyl Open Decks

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

6–10 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

Firestarting & S’mores

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Join 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 States

OCAF 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., Winterville

7 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

Rare Birds

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 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.

Feather and Cotton

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Inspired 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

Ozzy Crüe

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

OZZY CRÜE Tribute band playing Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe hits.

The Shut-Ups, David Barbe, Wet Meadows

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy 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 States

Nogin 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 States

Studio 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 States

Hard 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

Morning River Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn 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 States

Join 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

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

2025 International Chess Day Celebration

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Chess 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 States

Greg 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

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn 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 States

3–7 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 States

The portrait exhibition “Women of Courage” will be on view. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge