Calendar Picks
Tyler Key & Strangers, Will Stewart & His Band, Cannon Rogers, Jon Nolan | Friday, May 23 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Tyler Key & St... 40 Watt Club
Gringo Star, Honeypuppy, Sovus Radio | Friday, May 23 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
Gringo Star, Honeyp... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Shalyse, Squallé, BeeTaylor, Kxng Blanco, Zay Blaze, RJ Stackhouse | Friday, May 23 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné
Shalyse, Squallé, B... Ciné
Artist Demo | Sunday, May 25 @ 2:00 pm | tiny ATH gallery
Artist Demo tiny ATH gallery
Tyler Key & St... 40 Watt Club
Gringo Star, Honeyp... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Shalyse, Squallé, B... Ciné
Artist Demo tiny ATH gallery
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States
9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/flickertheatre
DEAD HAND A well-oiled metal machine of a band.
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Athens sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amps.
Meet the Distiller with Chemist Spirits
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensDrop in for a guided tasting and meet and greet with Chemist Spirits founder and UGA alum Danielle Donaldson. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
Mary & The HOT Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Paws, Pups and Pops
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is staying open late for an adoption event with free King of Pops popsicles, pupsicles to give the shelter dogs, and a free bag of food, collar and leash for any adopted dog. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Boybutante Fall Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay Bingo with your favorite Boybutante queens to win prizes, hosted by Sophia Lorent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato. 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! ($10 Bingo card). www.40watt.com
Artist Q&A
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibiting artist Ansley West Rivers and curator Erin Dunn will discuss their work in creating “Ansley West Rivers: Holding Time” currently on display. 6:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Clifford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Three Star Cinema. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wednesday Karaoke Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT Choose from a catalog of over 51,000 songs ranging from pop, rock, musical theater and more.
Colony House, Lunar Vacation
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
COLONY HOUSE Landlocked surf rock band playing hopeful, light rock and roll.
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
The Echolocations
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Gigantic Stamp Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your creativity and clean solid-colored clothing that you’d like to stamp. All ages. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. All ages. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 14–17. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Masturbation Ritual Workshop
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesExplore the world of pleasure and redefine your relationship with it in a class led by Amanda Auchebpaugh. 6 p.m. $25. www.shopsotm.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Dr. David Hurst Thomas
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn illustrated talk describing the exhibition of “Indigenous Georgia and Franciscan Survivance at Mission Santa Catalina de Guale (1570-1680).” 6-7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Christian Montcriol
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.3railroad.org
CHRISTIAN MONTCRIOL Accordion player from Athens who plays to bring friends together.
Bryant Perez, Libbaloops
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
BRYANT PEREZ JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Local musician dabbling in multiple genres.
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Terminally Phil
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFly Fishing Film Tour. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
HUNTER MORRIS & BLUE BLOOD Indie rock act from Athens whose sound varies from grunge to folk.
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor.
“Arrested Development” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Arrested Development” trivia knowledge with host Erin. Costumes encouraged with a best costume prize. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMichael Reynolds, editor-in-chief of independent publisher Europa Editions, will discuss the founding of the business and world of independent publishing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com