Calendar Picks
The Green Flash | Thursday, August 21 @ 5:00 pm | Ciné
The Green Flash Ciné
Athens Improv Festival | Thursday, August 21 @ 6:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Improv Festival Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Improv Festival | Friday, August 22 @ 6:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Improv Festival Flying Squid Comedy
The Verve Pipe, Better Than Better Than Ezra | Friday, August 22 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Verve Pipe, Bet... 40 Watt Club
Frigga Five, Estimated Principles, Intension
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $23. pac.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, a melodious and accessibly symphony composed in 1889 at Vysoká u Příbramě, Bohemia. Feautring UGA faculty soloist James Kim on cello.
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.
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate your own work of art from an example painting. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsSept5
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
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
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Omni, Benét
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
OMNI Atlanta post-punk trio influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads and Wire.
BENÉT Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie pop, soul, R&B and experimental electronic elements.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Goddess Complex; Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
GODDESS COMPLEX Atmospheric and layered electronic music.
MICROTRAK Electronic project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Geordie Greep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
GEORDIE GREEP Former frontman and lead guitarist of British rock band black midi, whose solo record The New Sound has a chaotic jazz-rock sound.
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
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
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fine Fettle Tailgate
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaWatch the game, and enjoy food and live music. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.finefettle.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Afternoon Kaya Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 5:15 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Denim Arcade
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/KinchafooneeAug29
DENIM ARCADE 80s tribute band covering Duran Duran, Def Leppard, B-52s, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Mötley Crüe, Journey, Joan Jett, Paula Abdul, Poison and more.
James McMurtry
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.
Gone Country Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music from popular country musicians, line dancing and themed cocktails. 7:30–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Zl!ster, Commüne, Yes Dear
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 11:30 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Get Loud, Get Local
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA workshop series geared towards young adults to learn about protest rights, running for office, understanding your local reps, organizing with impact and more. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Vinyl Open Decks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3:15 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
World War II Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the library’s History Lecture Series historian Rod Davis will talk about The Doolittle Raid of 1942. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Shane Parish, SPLLIT, The Falling Spikes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
SPLLIT Prog pop rock from New Orleans.
THE FALLING SPIKES New local rock band.
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
Bread for Life 2025 Golf Tournament
The Georgia Club 1050 Chancellors Dr., Statham, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast and a day of golf. Proceeds benefit Bread for Life which helps to support local teens training in the hospitality field . 8 a.m. (registration), 9 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.classiccenter.com/384/Bread-for-Life
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee, NC. 8:15 a.m.-7 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $25 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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