Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 2 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected], www.hattmouse.com/classes
Primordial Void Listening Party
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 2–5 p.m. www.primordial-void.com
LISTENING PARTY Celebrate the release of label compilation tapes Primordial God and Primordial Energy.
Postpartum Storytelling Project
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the zine project collecting postpartum stories from the community, hear stories from participants and discuss ways to strengthen community care for new parents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesForest Heights Blueberry Festival: Blueberry Jam. 5:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! regenerators.earth/festival
BISHOP & CO. No info available. (5:30 p.m.)
BROWNIE JAZZ & BLUES No info available. (6:15 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. (7:15 p.m.)
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (8:10 p.m.)
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem. (9 p.m.)
10th Annual Bark & Wine
Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United StatesThe Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year features dinner, dessert, wine, live music, silent auctions and raffles. 6–10 p.m. $60 (adv.), $70. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine
Dadgum, Josey
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
David Cross
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesProlific stand-up comedian and actor live-taping the show. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
The Magic of Motown
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $19–79. www.mortontheatre.com
THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN Tribute featuring music from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin and more.
Rapid Channel, Buster Chrome, Remnant of a Loss
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
RAPID CHANNEL Local alternative thrash-metal, punk rock and grunge trio.
BUSTER CHROME Charming bachelor rock from Macon dueling Ernie Keebler.
REMNANT OF A LOSS Atlanta-based alt-rock and hardcore band.
Kaimera, DayGlo Mourning, Thrumm
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
KAIMERA Atlanta-based grunge and art rock.
DAYGLO MOURNING Atlanta-based classic doom metal with a focus on huge tone and tasty riffs.
THRUMM Southern doom metal that's like a blend of every phase of Black Sabbath.
Oxystar, Microbone, Painting Airbud
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
MICROBONE No info available.
PAINTING AIRBUD Two-piece math rock jam band from Greer, SC.
Birding by The Bridge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about birding basics on this two-mile hike. 9:30 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Queer Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 3–7 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
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
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
Teen Writing Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by to share your writing and brainstorm ideas. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
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 & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the deep-rooted history and cultural significance of African-American funeral homes in Athens. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of This Other Eden by Paul Harding and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Liz Farrell, Matt Knox, Valley of Giants
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBitter Swede Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIZ FARRELL Folk, jazz and indie pop influences manifesting in heartfelt, intentional throughlines of ukulele and piano.
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Cherelle Yarbrough will discuss her debut book “The Elle Rays” and answer questions from the community. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
