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Opening Reception | Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesKeith Bennett’s “ORB COMPULSIVE DISORDER” and Mike Landers’s “Black & White Lego” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction with this month’s selection The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Drunken Prayer, Doom Ribbons
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DRUNKEN PRAYER Americana project of Morgan Greer with songs that could emerge from a highly blissed-out biker bar or a swampy ashram.
DOOM RIBBONS Sound project of James Owen creating dark ambient rock, atmospheric soundscapes and immersive drones.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Lunch and Learn
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesYvonne Davenport will give a presentation about Visually Impaired Specialized Training and Services (VISTAS) Center’s older blind program. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025
Sock Puppet Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGreater Athens Puppetry Club leads a class on making your own sock puppet. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Slices of My Life” features watercolor paintings by award-winning local artist William Lum. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Agave Spirits Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample agave spirits two ways. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event featuring short presentations surrounding the theme pride month. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
J.R. Rund, Cody Marlowe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
J.R. RUND Country roots singer-songwriter from Georgia.
CODY MARLOWE Roots-rock and Americana songwriter from Clermont.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Sutherland
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
Telephone Pole, Isra & The Paisleys
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Solo electric set by Quinn.
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
Dooley & Baldwin
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
DOOLEY & BALDWIN Performing an assortment of alternative rock, country and pop.
Ariana, Athens Middle East Orchestra
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ARIANA No info available.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
Drug Ducks, Vansplainer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
VANSPLAINER Heavy rock spinoff project from The Dictatortots covering topics range from pooping your pants to lawn care to Viking coprolites.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Little Mae, Mannequin Party, Drí+Ensemble
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.
DRI + ENSEMBLE Indie band that uses lush vocal harmonies and dance-inducing R&B, folk and Latin influences performing the music of local artist Drí (Adriana Thomas).
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THUNDER ISLAND YACHT ROCK DANCE PARTY Hosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower in addition to improv and comedy.
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Mark Plemmons, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors 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
Paddle to Protect
Big Dogs on the River 2525 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLocal paddle guide Oconee Joe will lead the trip and share historic and ecological knowledge about the river, with proceeds benefitting the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor Initiative. 9 a.m. $95. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com/e/paddle-to-protect-1
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
SLO-MO Saturday Mat Pilates
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLisa Yaconelli leads a morning Pilates class. Register by text. 10 a.m. $15. 706-247-4513
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTextile painter Yanira Vissepó will demonstrate how to make your own indigo-dyed shibori fabrics. Supplied provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $20. www.accgovega.myrec.com
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
2025 Wear Orange Kick-off Day
110 Thumpa Avenue 110 Thumpa Avenue, Athens, United StatesMoms Demand Action host this event to honor survivors of gun violence with stories shared by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and Phyllis Jackson, food, face painting and games. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/44QvyRb
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Printmaking Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about textures and patterns and create your own printmaking and stamp art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Broderick Flanigan for a walk through Hot Corner, the historic heart of Black entrepreneurship and culture in downtown Athens. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org