Calendar Picks
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
Secret Monkey Weekend, Dog Person | Friday, August 22 @ 8:00 pm | Normal Bar
Secret Monkey Weeke... Normal Bar
Poetry for the People | Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm | Dudley Park
Poetry for the People Dudley Park
Fleshgate, Harbinger’s Descent, Hatred Hill
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLESHGATE Filthy low-tuned cave-death from Columbia, SC.
HARBINGER'S DESCENT Heavy death metal.
HATRED HILL Gwinnett, GA band with a sound reminiscent of old school death metal with hardcore energy.
Abby Bryant & The Echoes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ABBY BRYANT & THE ECHOES Blue Ridge soul and rock and roll from Asheville, NC.
Summoning Circle
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m.–1 a.m. www.workshopathens.com
SUMMONING CIRCLE A sober goth, darkwave and industrial dance party featuring kava and tarot readings.
Klark Sound
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! https://www.palomapark.com/
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
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
Artist Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse vendors featuring paintings, intricate graphic designs, handcrafted jewelry, ceramics and glass work. 12–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
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
The Icarus Monologues
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe play explores how stories become warped by their storytellers, as delivered by Greek gods and goddesses. June 28–29, 8 p.m. June 30, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
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
Rain Recordings, Good Host, Fishbug, Hill View #73
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAIN RECORDINGS Shimmering shoegaze from Sweden.
GOOD HOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.
FISHBUG Local punk band influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
HILL VIEW #73 Trash tape bedroom pop from Atlanta.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring J.B. King and friends. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Fine Motor Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Passport Smash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin to scrapbook and design your own travel journal based on your past or future adventures. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1978 Japanese action comedy film Dynamite Don-Don. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Queer Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensFlying Squid Comedy presents local comedians, this week featuring Farrah Johnson with headliner Hayley Ellmans and host Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
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
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Saints of Swallow Hill by Donna Everhart 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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bead Weaving
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a bracelet using string, beads and a shoe box. Supplies Provided. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
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
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
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
Big Trouble, Delta 8, Anomaly
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BIG TROUBLE New hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
DELTA 8 Hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.
ANOMALY Birmingham hardcore crust punk.
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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.
Rui Gabriel, O Key, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RUI GABRIEL Ethereal pop with ‘80s synth textures and slacker-rock charm.
O KEY DIY outsider pop with a touch of electronica.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
Sandy Creek Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony will celebrate the opening of the newly completed playground by the beach area. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
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
Beary Good Fun
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about animals, make crafts and meet friends from the Bear Hollow Zoo. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
The Normaltown Bluegrass Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
THE NORMALTOWN BLUEGRASS BAND New bluegrass group that formed through the monthly Athentic Bluegrass Jams. (6 p.m.)
Classic City Band
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesIndependence Day Concert & Picnic. 5 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND Founded in 1976, this is Georgia's oldest continuously operating community band. Enjoy patriotic tunes out on the lawn.
Independence Day Picnic
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesBring your picnic baskets, coolers, tables and/or chairs to gather on the front lawn for a celebration and live music. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org