Calendar Picks
Tyler Key & Strangers, Will Stewart & His Band, Cannon Rogers, Jon Nolan | Friday, May 23 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Tyler Key & St... 40 Watt Club
Gringo Star, Honeypuppy, Sovus Radio | Friday, May 23 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
Gringo Star, Honeyp... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Shalyse, Squallé, BeeTaylor, Kxng Blanco, Zay Blaze, RJ Stackhouse | Friday, May 23 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné
Shalyse, Squallé, B... Ciné
Artist Demo | Sunday, May 25 @ 2:00 pm | tiny ATH gallery
Artist Demo tiny ATH gallery
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Stuffie Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert and hear stories about healthcare. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Digital Art Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to use the digital art software Clip Studio Paint with a one-on-one lesson with art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader local poet Steve Scurry. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
MS Excel Spreadsheet Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Greater Athens Libertarian Party Meet and Greet
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Georgia hosts a monthly gathering. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Dario Argento’s horror film Phenomena. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
DMC: Adobe InDesign for Beginner
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to create layouts for print or digital display. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Bart D. Ehrman’s novel How Jesus Became God. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
OPEN MIC Bring your instrument, a good joke or your favorite monologue. Hosted by Mayor Dodd Ferrelle and Adam Poulin.
Opening Reception
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher’s exhibition “Athens Potluck” about the local music scene will be on display with music, food and drinks. 6–8 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Hawk Proof Rooster, Jill Carnes
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United States"Athens Potluck" Opening Reception. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/UGASpecialCollections
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
JILL CARNES Athens-based artist and musician.
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Olympics Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Olympics knowledge and compete for prizes. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Lion’s Gate Circle for Abundance
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience journaling, meditation, a manifestation ritual, heart-opening cacao ceremony and a soothing sound bath. Registration required. 7:15 p.m. $30. [email protected]
Red Dakota, Mannequin Party, Waking April
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens-based funky, finger-style indie folk rock.
WAKING APRIL Alt-pop, synth-rock duo from Raleigh, NC.
Layzi, Dadgum, Nanocar
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LAYZI Boston-based indie bedroom pop artist.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
Grayson Hauser Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRAYSON HAUSER TRIO Electric guitarist and singer who plays an adventurous and expansive brand of high-energy music ranging from blues, hard rock, funk, jazz and everything in between.
