Calendar Picks
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Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Jim Cook, The Hobohemians
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s. (12 p.m.)
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Brown Bag Family Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your favorite lunch or snack and enjoy a rated-PG family film. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Watch Party and Family Tailgate
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, and feel like you’re at the game. All ages. 1 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Side Pieces
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
SIDE PIECES Claire Campbell, Ansley Stewart and Betsy Frank perform in the round.
Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks. 6 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Watch Party: UGA vs. TN Martin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks with food on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Drew Beskin & The Sunshine, Spencer Thomas & The Jokers, Hunter Morris & Blue Blood
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DREW BESKIN & THE SUNSHINE Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys. EP release show for Garrett!
SPENCER THOMAS & THE JOKERS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.
HUNTER MORRIS & BLUE BLOOD Indie rock act from Athens whose sound varies from grunge to folk.
Fortyfest: Tommy Valentine’s 40th at the 40 Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.40watt.com
FORTYFEST Celebrate Tommy Valentine's 40th birthday with performances by Calvin Orlando Smith, Cassie Chantel, Ishues, Nicholas Mallis, T. Hardy Morris, Ant tha Ripper, BlackNerdNinja, Celest Ngeve, Dave Marr, Elite tha Showstoppa, Kxng Blanco, Life the Griot, Motorhead2x, P.O. the Priceless One, Trvy, Uniqe, Whisper tha Freak and more. Tonight's event will be hosted by Montu Miller, Kelly Girtz and DJ Chief Rocka. All proceeds benefit Nuçi's Space.
Vassar Blondes, Astral Summer, Goth Karaoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece.
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
GOTH KARAOKE Get spooky with it.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Athens Mountain Singers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ATHENS MOUNTAIN SINGERS Vocal music from the Balkans and the Appalachians.
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Misfit Merchant
Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States100 Gaines Ct. 4-10 p.m. www.instagram.com/misfit_merchant
MISFITS MERCHANT MARET Live music by Petunia Jane, Hambear, Cardynal and The Asymptomatics. The event also includes 20 vendors, games, face painting, a clothing swap and more. Proceeds benefit Bigger Vision of Athens.
The Dixieland Five Plus Two
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE DIXIELAND FIVE PLUS TWO New Orleans style jazz band with trumpet, trombone, clarinet, piano, sousaphone, drums and featured vocalist Liam Parke.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Coma Therapy, Johnny Falloon, Chipper Bones
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
CHIPPER BONES Savannah band with elements of indie, psych, punk and dream pop.
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 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Jones Murphy, Nanocar
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down, a recently released album featuring members of Michael, Nuclear Tourism and Telemarket.
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
Comedy on the Corner
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Miles Bunch, featured comedians for the night are Peyton Johnston, Cori Isla, Gwen Evans and Patrick O’Malley with musical guest January. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/localonchurchst
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Bogart Bookies Adult Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Breathing Lessons by Anne Tyler and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Silent Book Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesSettle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! linktr.ee/silentbookclubathens
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSally Bethea will discuss her book Keeping the Chattahoochee: Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River and sign books. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Open Mic
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc
OPEN MIC Open to any artist!
Carver Commodore, Recess Party
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.georgiatheatre.com
CARVER COMMODORE Alabama indie-pop rockers with autobiographical lyrics.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
Lebo Jenkins, Kiran Fernandes, Peter Webb
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (music). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEBO JENKINS Alien Appalachian, old time tunes and American primitive compositions on banjo and scordatura guitar.
KIRAN FERNANDES Multi-instrumentalist and visual artist crafting psych folk with influences ranging from American primitive guitar to Saharan desert rock.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative, jazz-influenced experimental folk.
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
Sewing Circle
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring your own sewing and crafting projects for dedicated time to work and discuss. First Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart