Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Tween Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a movie, crafts, snacks and games. 2–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
My Name is Rachel Corrie
UGA Fine Arts Building Room 400 255 Baldwin Street, AthensThe play about a young American activist in Gaza will be followed by a panel on art and activism, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the legacy of Rachel Corrie. 2 p.m. FREE! drama.uga.edu
Battle of Midway
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin local historian Rod Davis as he discusses the history of the WWII Battle of Midway. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music. (5:15 p.m.)
THE KIDS ON THE MOUNTAIN Irish trad trio from Athens featuring twin fiddles, trichordo bouzouki, tenor banjo and mandolin. (7:10 p.m.)
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (7:50 p.m.)
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (8:45 p.m.)
THE KNOCKOUTS Pogues tribute set. (9:55 p.m.)
Rupert Wates
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
RUPERT WATES London-based musician who creates melodic folk music.
Miss Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s theme is inspired by Bring It On, showcasing the intellect, talent and resilience of participants. 6 p.m. $12. bit.ly/missomega25
Fawney Rig
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Northern Lights
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1978 film featuring an in-person conversation with co-director John Hansen. 6:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
BLUE MOON STRING BAND Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Jennie Inglis and live music by the Blue Moon String Band. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Bright Eyes, Hurray for the Riff Raff
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $50. www.40watt.com
BRIGHT EYES Indie rock band formed by Conor Oberst in the '90s touring its newest album, Five Dice, All Threes.
HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF Alternative folk/Americana project of Alynda Segarra.
Ron Hendon
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
RON HENDON Local saxophonist.
Liz Farrell, Elli Perry, Julia Barfield
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
JUILA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Ritika, Marie Marie, The Falling Spikes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
THE FALLING SPIKES No info available.
Rose Hotel, Ava Yeager, pondgorl
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
AVA YEAGER Singer-songwriter.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Les Arts Florissants & Théotime Langlois de Swarte
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–89. pac.uga.edu
LES ARTS FLORISSANTS & THÉOTIME LANGLOIS DE SWARTE The renowned Baroque musical ensemble is joined by violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte in a performance commemorating the anniversary of the original publication of Vivaldi’s Opus 8, Nos. 1-4.
Dancing with the Athens Stars
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWell-known dancers and local leaders get on stage to earn your votes, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7:30 p.m. $30. www.classiccenter.com
Skyway 61, Wyld Staleyz, The Coffin Dwellers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SKYWAY 61 Electrifying rock band with powerful energy from Tennessee.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
THE COFFIN DWELLERS Grunge rock trio from Atlanta that just released its debut single, "put the car in park."
Jerry Garcia Band Cover Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
JERRY GARCIA BAND COVER BAND Formed in Athens in 2012, JGBCB focuses on spirited covers of classic songs pulled exclusively from the repertoire of Garcia's long-running side project to the Grateful Dead.
Meow Mixx
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesTechno Speakeasy Athens. 9 p.m.–3 a.m. $10. www.instagram.com/technospeakeasyathens
MEOW MIXX A techno rave themed around cats benefitting Athens Area Humane Society and Athenspets. Featuring music from Ksquared, Viv.awesome, Karezza and more.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Soot, Coma Therapy, Buice
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SOOT Nashvile band borrowing from traditions of manic post-hardcore and Southern metal to gentler ambient and folk sounds.
COMA THERAPY Muscular, dark post-punk influenced by goth and no wave.
BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk.
Sips n Thrifts
Sips Espresso Cafe 1390 Prince Ave, Athens, United StatesBrowse goods from vendors like local art, jewelry, trinkets, records, clothes and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. www.instagram.com/sipsespresso
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
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Downtown Athens AthensLearn about the history, architecture and cultural significance of the two recognized Downtown Historic Districts. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Organically Programmed
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Woody Garrison and Friends
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States3 p.m. www.3railroad.org
WOODY GARRISON AND FRIENDS Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest.
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
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Blue Ridge Bobcats
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 6 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Sound Healing
Sangha Yoga Studio 834 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesKennedy Oneself leads participants through a voyage with vibration as they lay down and relax. 7 p.m. $30–50. www.healingartscentre.net
Vansplainer
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
VANSPLAINER Garage rock band. Album release show!
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Cry Baby, Lunar Gateway, State Alchemist
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
CRY BABY New band.
LUNAR GATEWAY Atlanta-based post-punk, garage rock band that started in Los Angeles.
STATE ALCHEMIST New wave revival.
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
Cuddling, Nothing If Anything, Buster Chrome
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
NOTHING IF ANYTHING Local heavy emo, post-hardcore band.
BUSTER CHROME Macon-based four-piece alternative rock band.
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Fawney Rig
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSt. Paddy's Dinner and a Show. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $15 (show only), $30 (dinner included). www.hendershotsathens.com
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Recovery Dharma
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA Buddhist-inspired support group for addiction of all kinds with introductions, a short meditation and book reading, followed by group sharing. Open to all, especially service industry workers. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. recoverydharma.org
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
