Calendar Picks
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
Artist Reception | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Artist Reception Athentic Brewing Co.
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1969 comedy film Crazy Big Explosion. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Brook Pridemore, Dana Skully, Newport Transplant
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
BROOK PRIDEMORE The Brooklyn-based songwriter is like Grimes on food stamps.
DANA SKULLY Indianapolis-based folk singer is the Kermit the Frog we have at home.
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of May with a fried catfish or grilled salmon supper. 4:30–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist and MFA candidate Hannah Reynoso Toussaint will display a collection of glass jewelry. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Mira Lazuli
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
MIRA LAZULI JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Songwriter playing sapphic synth pop music.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Open Mic Improv
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians turn jokes, stories and ideas into short scenes. 7 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Trivia Night
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
Eight Pictures, Nanocar, Matt Knox
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Devon Flaherty, Keilan Aplin, Comer String Collective
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEVON FLAHERTY NC-based old-time banjo player plays tunes in the style of Wade Ward, Uncle Dave Macon and more.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesEleanor Foy’s exhibition “DAY FOR NIGHT” featuring ceramic works in shadow boxes will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foyer_athens
Sanguisugabogg, Full of Hell, Harm’s Way, 200 Stab Wounds, Gridiron, Mutilated
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $27.50–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
SANGUISUGABOGG Death metal band formed in Columbus, OH in 2019 by guitarist Cameron Boggs.
FULL OF HELL Grindcore band with members from Maryland and Pennsylvania formed in 2009.
HARM'S WAY Hardcore punk band formed in Chicago in 2006.
200 STAB WOUNDS For thrill-seekers, carnage cravers, horror fans and aficionados of the most extreme metal.
GRIDIRON Rap-metal and hardcore band with members from Michigan and Pennsylvania.
MUTILATED Slamming death metal from Omaha, NE.
Attack Attack!, Convictions, Downswing, Uncured
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.40watt.com
ATTACK ATTACK! Metalcore band from Westerville, OH, originally formed in 2007 as Ambiance.
CONVICTIONS Christian metalcore band from Fremont, OH, formed in 2012.
DOWNSWING Five-piece metalcore band from Albany, NY.
UNCURED Nu metalcore from New Jersey.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Dead Beat Club Redux
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15–75. [email protected], bit.ly/DeadBeatClubRedux
DEAD BEAT CLUB REDUX Artist2Artist, Inc. hosts a night of karaoke with live backing music by Classic City Jukebox. Choose from 100 songs.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
The Sound of Hope
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about a small-town community that changed the lives of foster children, with 22 families adopting 77 of the hardest-to-place kids. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (screening). FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.cc
Cash Langdon, Little Gold, Wolfli
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.
LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
No Promises
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
NO PROMISES Atlanta-based original and cover rock band.
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
