Calendar Picks

Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall

Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm

Juneteenth Celebration

ACC City Hall

Nateball’s Little Funnybone | Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 pm | The Globe

Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 pm

Nateball’s Li...

The Globe

Weirdo: The Story of Fight Eight | Thursday, June 19 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Thursday, June 19 @ 7:00 pm

Weirdo: The Story o...

Ciné

Wav Rave | Friday, June 20 @ 10:00 pm | work.shop

Friday, June 20 @ 10:00 pm

Wav Rave

work.shop
Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm

Juneteenth Celebration

ACC City Hall
Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 pm

Nateball’s Li...

The Globe
Thursday, June 19 @ 7:00 pm

Weirdo: The Story o...

Ciné
Friday, June 20 @ 10:00 pm

Wav Rave

work.shop

Shane Parish, forceghost, Linear North

Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lowyoyostuffathensga

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

FORCEGHOST Augusta-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.

LINEAR NORTH Augusta-based artist transferring the universe to tape.

The Regulars, Funk You, Peach Ice Cream Bluegrass

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll. (10 p.m.)

FUNK YOU Octet known for blending modern and vintage sounds for over a decade. (11 p.m.)

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul. (12:30 a.m.)

Racecar 44, Grebe, Violent Violet, Peter and The Skeeters

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

RACECAR 44 Four-piece noise pop band. (10 p.m.)

GREBE Four-piece indie shoegaze, boot-core, bird-bath band from Atlanta. (10:45 p.m.)

VIOLENT VIOLET Heavy surf-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod that specializes in melting minds and ripping tides. (11:45 p.m.)

PETER AND THE SKEETERS Local lo-fi egg punk group. (12:30 a.m.)

Cardynal and The Flock, Nappy Roots, Trvy & The Enemy

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies. (10:20 p.m.)

NAPPY ROOTS Four-man alternative rap collective from Kentucky that examines our alienable rights, reason and truth through lyrical originality and voyage. (11:20 p.m.)

TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock. (12:15 a.m.)

Tom Crossan, Joe Guerzo & Friends

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

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

TOM CROSSAN Pop singer-songwriter with a diverse repertoire. (8 a.m.)

JOE GUERZO & FRIENDS Singer and guitarist of The Vinyl Strangers (10 a.m.)

Pride Community WOD

CrossFit Liberate 425 E Dougherty St, Athens, Georgia

Drop in for a workout, mingle session and more to support the LGBTQ+ community. 10 a.m. FREE! www.crossfitliberate.com

Silent Book Club Read & Shop Market

Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

Browse handmade art, jewelry, book accessories and plants, and enjoy the space for silent reading. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/silentbookclubathens

Allegro Music, Rebecca Sunshine Band, Collective Artists Workshop, The PG Show, Boys & Girls Club Music Makers, Carbon Harry, League of Step, Nuci’s Space Camp Amped

KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

ALLEGRO MUSIC Miss Cathy and friends play lively music for children. (10:30 a.m.)

REBECCA SUNSHINE Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. The band brings extra instruments for kids to play along. (11:30 a.m.)

COLLECTIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP Music from this local nonprofit whose goal is to provide opportunities for creating and connecting in our community. (12:30 p.m.)

THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs about topics like dinosaurs, shapes, fruits and veggies, and feelings that make kids want to dance. (2:30 p.m.)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MUSIC MAKERS Youth music program that empowers kids and teens through rap, R&B, music production and live instrumentation. (3:30 p.m.)

CARBON HARRY Quartet of young musical prodigies from Tiger, GA playing a mix of original songs as well as some stylized rock covers. (4:30 p.m.)

LEAGUE OF STEP Step dancing group that uses the art of stepping as a tool, as an incentive and as an outlet of expression. (5:30 p.m.)

NUÇI'S SPACE CAMP AMPED BAND Middle and high school musicians who have recently participated in Nuçi's Space's summer day camp or after-school camp perform. (6:30 p.m.)

Event Series 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

Men’s Health Event

Sexy Suz 4124 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United States

Drop in for prizes, giveaways, to discover innovative products and learn how to support your health. 12–8 p.m. www.instagram.com/sexysuzathens

Erik Olson Organ Trio, Bea Porges, Los Cantares with Jim Wilson, Klezmer Local 42, Petty Kash, Quiet Hounds, Kimberly Morgan York, Misnomer, Lo Down & Duddy, Bubba Sparxxx

AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

ERIK OLSON ORGAN TRIO Organ outfit featuring Erik Olson, a pianist who moved to Athens from Montana. (12 p.m.)

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz. (1:05 p.m.)

LOS CANTARES WITH JIM WILSON Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens. (2:10 p.m.)

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music. (3:15 p.m.)

PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change and their illustrious backing band made up of hometown luminaries. (4:15 p.m.)

QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s. (5:25 p.m)

KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop. (6:45 p.m.)

MISNOMER Atlanta/Athens instrumental fusion group with a funky, jazzy sound. (7:55 p.m.)

LO DOWN & DUDDY Hip-hop duo cemented in the Athens Music Walk of Fame. (8:55 p.m.)

BUBBA SPARXXX Rapper who rose to fame in the '00s blending country and Dirty South hip-hop. (9:15 p.m.)

Quentin Love, Polar Waves, Angie Aparo, Dropsonic, The Ladies Of, Beast Mode, Ashes To Omens, Phantom Dan

AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia. (12:35 p.m.)

POLAR WAVES Alternative and punk rock band back at AthFest for the first time since 2019. (1:40 p.m.)

ANGIE APARO Successful songwriter for artists like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw who also performs solo with his acoustic guitar. (2:40 p.m)

DROPSONIC Atlanta band known for mega riffs, scorching guitar solos and three-piece tightness. (3:45 p.m.)

THE LADIES OF Glam and power pop-infused rock and roll featuring singer James Hall. (4:50. p.m.)

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs. (6:05 p.m.)

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge. (7:15 p.m.)

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens. (8:25 p.m.)

Event Series Forest Bathing

Forest Bathing

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20​​–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Slush Fund Day Party

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Slush Fund Day Party. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.slushfund.co

CURRENT RAGE Catchy post-punk band originally active in Athens from '79–'83 that has been recently reformed.

MICHAEL WINGER Songwriter, guitarist and lead singer of the indie rock band Dayroom.

THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland." Album release show!

THE JUDIES Special performance by the Atlanta rock band.

Event Series Monster Jam

Monster Jam

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

Massive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com

Event Series 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

Organizing Your Genealogy

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

Join the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society to learn how to organize family history research. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Tokusatsu Club

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

Screening of the 1968 Japanese horror film Living Skeleton. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

SHITFEST

Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States

SHITFEST. 3 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cozybar179

MR. TRANSMISSION Local band with new brakes and tires.

GNATS Miami, FL punk.

TOOTSIE No info available.

REGULATOR Local punk band.

OSCURITY Noisy synth punk.

DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.

CRITTER FRITTER Athens punk.

GUNGA No info available.

Jim Cook

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music.

Miley-Roth, Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

MILEY-ROTH The musical project of two Athens music veterans, keyboardist Dan Roth and guitarist John Miley. (8 p.m.)

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (9 p.m.)

The Rishis, Dog Person, Ozello

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control. (8 p.m.)

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. (9 p.m.)

OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta. (10 p.m.)

Event Series Bright Star

Bright Star

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org

Ellis G, Cryin Gosling, Austie, Raven

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Live Wire Outdoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

ELLIS G Athens DJ. (8 p.m.)

CRYIN GOSLING Soft Georgia boy emo. (9 p.m.)

AUSTIE Athens-based producer and DJ. (10 p.m.)

RAVEN Local DJ playing IDM. (11 p.m.)

pondgorl, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Your Ex’s Pets

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory. (9 p.m.)

ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town. (10 p.m.)

YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell with a new release that explores social performance, masculinity, infatuation and alienation in shapeshifting songs with playful arrangements and hooks throughout. (11 p.m.)

DJ Harold, DJ Play

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

DJ HAROLD Spinning the best of Latin music. (9 p.m.)

DJ PLAY The stage name of Jhony Ruiz, one of the best radio-experienced Latin DJs in Atlanta. (10 p.m.)

DJ HAROLD Spinning the best of Latin music. (11 p.m.)

DJ PLAY The stage name of Jhony Ruiz, one of the best radio-experienced Latin DJs in Atlanta. (12 a.m.)

Zeerza, LVNDNSEA, low.again, D:RC, Ellwin

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Live Wire Indoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

ZEERZA Athens-based electronic DJ. (9 p.m.)

LVNDSEA Local DJ. (10 p.m.)

LOW.AGAIN Experimental instrumental hip hop. (11 p.m.)

D:RC A mainstay of the Southeast dance music scene since the mid '90s. Although his first love will always be drum and bass, his obsession with bass music has found him championing emerging styles like dubstep and UK/future garage. (12 a.m.)

ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass. (1 a.m.)

Silent Euphony, ENOX, Guillotine A.D., Music Hates You

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody. (9:30 p.m.)

ENOX Powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in Athens known for their explosive sound and electrifying live performances. (10:15 p.m.)

GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal. (11 p.m.)

MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001. (12 a.m.)

JiiG, DAYDRNKRZ

Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (10 p.m.)

DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy. (10:30 p.m.)

JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (11:30 p.m.)

Kuroma, Honeyknife, Heffner

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

KUROMA Contorted pop by multi-instrumentalist Hank Sullivant of The Whigs. (10 p.m.)

HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy. (11 p.m.)

HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (12 a.m.)

Victor Charlie, The Naysayers, Glance of Dismissal

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001. (10 p.m.)

THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads. (11 p.m.)

GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community. (12 a.m.)

Organically Programmed, Matt Kovacevich, Grant Evans

Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lowyoyostuffathensga

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. Solo set.

MATT KOVACEVICH Local musician.

GRANT EVANS Local artist using tape loops and electronics to create expansive, rumbling soundscapes.

Modern Skirts, The Bad Ends, Luxury Vehicle

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

MODERN SKIRTS A rare performance from this now-disbanded foursome that has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (10 p.m.)

THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (11:30 p.m.)

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums. (12:30 a.m.)

The Vassar Blondes, Nicholas Mallis & The Borealis, Atticus Roness

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

THE VASSAR BLONDES Female-fronted indie rock band formed in Athens in 2018. (10 p.m.)

NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (11:10 p.m.)

ATTICUS RONESS Electric stage persona with a knack for genres ranging from country to 2000s alt-folk to hard rock & britpop. (12:15 a.m.)

Slightly Famous Somebodies, Will Slater & The 53, Flatline Drive

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

SLIGHTLY FAMOUS SOMEBODIES Band composed of folks who have worked in the music and show businesses. (10 p.m.)

WILL SLATER & THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds. (11:20 p.m.)

FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie. (12:20 a.m.)

Viv and the Things, Florry, Honeypuppy, Bayou Princess

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

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. (10 p.m.)

FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration. (11 p.m.)

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (12 a.m.)

BAYOU PRINCESS Weirdo hyper dance rock with moments of swampy sedation, equal parts silly and dark. (1 a.m.)

David Barbe, Nina Garbus, Night Palace, KIT

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar. (10:30 p.m.)

NINA GARBUS Experimental art-pop group based in Atlanta. (11:15 p.m.)

NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (12 a.m.)

KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (1 a.m.)

Embodying Character Workshop

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

Learn and explore various improv tools and building anchors for character development and more. 11 a.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Oconee Music, Merit Music Academy Students

KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United States

Athens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com

CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)

ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)

OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (2:30 p.m.)

MERIT MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENTS Performances from members of Merit Music Academy, a private lessons school in Athens that places an emphasis on self-expression through support and exploration. (3:30 p.m.)

Tropical Breeze Steel Band, Stella Groove, Fawney Rig, Yumbo Tron, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, The Vegabonds

AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United States

AthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.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. (12:30 p.m.)

STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 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. (2:25 p.m.)

YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)

SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)

THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)