Calendar Picks
Opening Reception | Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location
Historic Athens Her... Contact for Location
The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Violin Summit P... 40 Watt Club
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.
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Color Me Queer Tie-Dye Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a shirt and then get creative with tie-dye as part of the Pride Month events series. 2–5 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Sew What? Why Fashion Matters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesVintage fashion connoisseur Eva Elarbee will present on the different pieces that make an 1890s silhouette. The Athens Historical Society will collect clothing donations for Project Safe. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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.
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe second annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
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
Joseph Allred, In A Kythe, Shane Parish, John Kiran Fernandes & Franklin Russell
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
JOSEPH ALLRED Prolific fingerpicker from Tennessee.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
JOSEPH KIRAN FERNANDES & FRANKLIN RUSSELL Duo for clarinet and baritone saxophone featuring an Elephant 6 collective musician.
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
Learn to Knit for Teens
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by to learn the basics of knitting with materials provided. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
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.
MK Barnes, Emileigh Ireland
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $8. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MK BARNES Athens singer-songwriter who blends raw storytelling with southern nostalgia.
EMILEIGH IRELAND Multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and artist from Michigan, now based in Athens.
Toddler Tuesday: Under the Sea
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Google Drive and Docs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to upload, manage and share files in Google Drive. 10 a.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. [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
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
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 classic dinosaur film Jurassic Park. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
Zorn, Sacred Bull, Crying Form
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ZORN Frightening hardcore from Philadelphia.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
CRYING FORM New Athens band.
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
Sparkelina Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy unicorn storytime with author Catherine Smith. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Rebecca Sunshine
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
REBECCA SUNSHINE Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing.
C3 to End Homelessness
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesA roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Second Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Microsoft Word: Styles, Themes and Templates
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and use themes, styles and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org