Calendar Picks
Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall
Juneteenth Celebration ACC City Hall
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Dr. Thumpe, Benny St. Peixe
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DR. THUMPE American popular music from the1890s–1930s. (8 a.m.)
BENNY ST. PEIXE Atlanta-based bass player layering and looping jazz. (10 a.m.)
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
World Oceans’ Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy touch tanks with marine animals, learn about microplastics and do crafts. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Board at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of family with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. Registration for specific games required. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 11 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Paw-casso Paint Party
Entangled Cat Cafe 6 Court Street, Watkinsville, United StatesChoose your paint, add it to a canvas then put it in a Ziploc bag and let the cats create one-of-a-kind art to take home. 11 a.m. $20. www.entangledcatcafe.com
PapaPalooza
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of fun celebrating father’s day with family field games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com
PapaPalooza
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPapaPalooza. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com
DIABLO SANDWICH AND THE DR. PEPPERS Playing a mix of bluegrass, country, jazz and rock.
LEROY VOODOO Country rock group.
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual festival celebrates 25 years and features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
HOT CORNER FESTIVAL In addition to vendors, speakers and dancers, the festival presents live music by Brothers 'N Christ, SHO, Jazmin Janay, The Splitz Band and more.
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Rin Gunn for a walk exploring the people and places that have shaped Athens’ queer history for Pride month. 12 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Pride Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event celebrating Pride month with a variety of local vendors. 12–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Stream Ecology
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 2 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Bart Ehrman’s Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
American Deadbolt
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPremiere screening of the movie filmed at Athena Studios with a reception with the writer/director and producers. 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. (movie), 4 p.m. (reception). $20. www.athenscine.com
Oak House Anniversary
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the distillery’s 2nd anniversary with music and more. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss Cressida Cowell’s novel How To Train Your Dragon and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Canvas & Chords
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org
No Kings Protest
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThe nation-wide protest against the Trump administration. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.nokings.org
The Humdingers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Camp Amped June Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED JUNE FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Trio Metro
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesOak House Anniversary. 6:30–9 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.
The Convenience, Viv and the Things, Microtrak
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE CONVENIENCE New Orleans indie rock duo that recently released its second LP, Like Cartoon Vampires.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
MICROTRAK Post-country musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Intension, Futon, Velvet Edge
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
FUTON Alternative rock band that released its debut single, "River," last year.
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
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
Libbaloops
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA 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
Hostage Pit
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
HOSTAGE PIT Fast and punky garage rock band from Atlanta.
Bugs Eat Books, Girl Saint, Skirr
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BUGS EAT BOOKS Fearsome foursome that plays jangly, chaotic and surferyish indie pop.
GIRL SAINT Electronic dream pop from Atlanta.
SKIRR Jazzy post-rock band.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA drag show hosted by Mary Jane Haze featuring Dior Luxx, Kimberly Marie Bodacious, special guest Cola Fizz and more. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Rishis, DQE, Burly Ivy, Marcel Sletten
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control.
DQE Band formed by singer-songwriter Grace Braun, formerly known as Dairy Queen Empire.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
Latin Night
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
LATIN NIGHT Mixing all the best Latin beats.
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. 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
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.
A Bridge to the Past
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 plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 11:30 a.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA 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
Father’s Day BBQ
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy yard games, barbecue and more at this Father’s Day themed event. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
