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OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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
Fun With Online Newspaper Archives
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn introduction on how utilize and research online newspaper archives from the Library of Congress and the Digital Library of Georgia. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sip & Stitch
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a drink, learn new embroidery stitches and create a piece of art. 2–5 p.m. $60. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Inclusive History
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and historian Michael Thurmond will speak on the history of inclusiveness followed by a Q&A. 3 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Late Spring Artist Market
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse various art and food vendors. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
Farm Dinner
Diamond Hill Farm 545 Millstone Cir, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy a farm tour, drinks, a grazing table and family style meal with all proceeds going towards addressing food insecurity in the local area. 5–8 p.m. $100–110. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Folie à Trois
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Vinyl Island
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL ISLAND Chill acoustic tunes.
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.
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/MurrayAttawayMay17
MURRAY ATTAWAY Singer-songwriter best known for his work as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the legendary Guadalcanal Diary. Tense Music Plays album release party!
CLAY HARPER Musician known for his work as a songwriter and frontman in the band The Coolies.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
D/S/M Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Janet Shepherd and live music by D/S/M. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Plant BINGO
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about plants, and win plant prizes. 7 p.m. $30. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Jeffrey Vernon, Bleach Garden
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
JEFFREY VERNON Southern psych alternative rock musician and producer based in Athens.
BLEACH GARDEN Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
Murder the Mood, Ashes to Omens, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
pondgorl, David Barbe, Marie Marie, Mountain of Youth
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
No Place Like Home
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens Adult Dance Company presents a journey of dance through the magical land of Oz. May 16–17, 7:30 p.m. $7 (student), $10 (adult). www.thestudioath.com
Matilda the Musical
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 16–17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 24–25, 2:30 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
K-pop Dance Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
K-POP DANCE PARTY Dance to K-pop songs, new and old, provided by DJ Christee Darling.
Alli Blois & the Seeping Hearts, Your Ex’s Pets, Dipper Grande
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALLI BLOIS & THE SEEPING HEARTS One can imagine the Alli Blois universe as an amoeba on the tip of a well-aimed arrow soaring through the horizons of an enchanted forest.
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with harmonies and layered arrangements.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
Todd Day Wait
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TOOD DAY WAIT Missouri native performing his own style of timeless country music influenced by early American folk, country and blues from the 1920s through the 1960s.
Go Bar Resurrection
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
GO BAR RESURRECTION DJs Thomas Hedger and Dan Geller will keep you dancing all night.
Vinyl Open Decks Afterparty
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVinyl Open Decks Afterparty. 10 p.m. FREE! www.workshopathens.com
CHRIS AMELL DJ specializing in '90s/Y2K/modern IDM and leftfield electronica.
DJ NATE Playing classic and current acid/electro/indie club sounds.
THUMP N HUSTLE Kevin Smith is a local DJ who came up in the early 2000s Orlando house/breaks scene.
GREG ELLISON Classic house and club DJ with a smooth touch and sharp ear.
JIIG Playing modern roots/dub/bass music and a champion of sound system culture.
Silent Book Club
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBring a book and enjoy peaceful reading time with other book lovers. 9:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Classic City vs. Peach State Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Peach State’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.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.
Crash Course for On-Screen Acting
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to practice for on–screen acting, building a portfolio, finding an agent and more. 11 a.m. $60. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy brunch and Zodiac themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $10 (show only), $25 (brunch and show). www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
Matilda the Musical
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 16–17 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 24–25, 2:30 p.m. $15 (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Animal Activism & Rescue Meet-Up
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaJoin representatives from Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary and Vincent’s Place Sanctuary as they discuss animal rights activism, sanctuary life and how to become an advocate. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.givebutter.com/athensmeetup
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
Athens Got Talent
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center will host an all-ages talent show with activities for kids, games, music, food and drink. 6–8:30 p.m. $15–20. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
EXTC
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/EXTCinAthens
EXTC English rock band XTC's drummer Terry Chambers plays songs from the band's discography with bandmates Steve Hampton and Terry Lines.
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
SAINT-SAËNS ORGAN SYMPHONY Symphony orchestra performance.
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
Xcellent Brunch
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the works of Malcolm X with trivia, tributes and testimonies, and meet the 2025 honorees. Registration required. 10 a.m. www.p4r.today
Funny Femmes
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-femme showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
