Calendar Picks
lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
lighthearted, Charl... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players
Medea Town & Gown Players
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Segar Jazz Affair, ... The Foundry
James Cook, Big Magic
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
BIG MAGIC Pindi Arora and Nancy Heiges sing and play ukulele. (10 a.m.)
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
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
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Day: Visual Beats
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
KACCB Litter League Cleanup
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVolunteers will meet to pick up trash throughout the Bethel Midtown/The View at NoDa neighborhood. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
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
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
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook
Printmaking: Dog Man Adventure
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn printmaking techniques and create your own one-of-a-kind Dog Man themed art. Supplies provided. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Historic Mills Walk
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesRanger led exploration of the historic areas of the park. 2 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $40. www.johnberry.com
JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter.
BILL PAPPAS High-energy fusion of blues, rock, funk and jazz.
KENNY HEAD Local blues musician.
MICHAEL C. STEELE Country artist.
Rocket Summer: Reading Ray Bradbury
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrating the life and works of Ray Bradbury, there will be a presentation, book discussion, trivia, videos and more. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX French chansons, jazzy songs in French and English, and originals by Lavon played on guitars and accordion.
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe topic of this month’s discussion is the doctrine of original sin and its impact on society. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this second annual competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $15. www.missblacknortheastga.com
Midsummer Night’s Dream
1865 Wall Road, Monroe 1865 Wall Road, Monroe, United StatesMidsummer Night's Dream. 5–9 p.m. $45. www.landfamilyhome.com
DJ BSNAXX Starting and closing out the party with dancy beats and good feeling vibes.
NATALIE SMITH Acclaimed flutist and musician playing ambient music.
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
Midsummer Night’s Dream
1865 Wall Road, Monroe 1865 Wall Road, Monroe, United StatesThe Land Family Home presents a dreamscape with live music, flower arts, dancing, local farm foods and fortune telling. 5–9 p.m. $45. www.landfamilyhome.com
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two shows). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SegarJazzJune28
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DEE LUCAS National recording artist and saxophonist who is anticipating anticipating his upcoming release, Twenty, which celebrates his 20 years as solo recording artist. Event will also feature poetry by Angela The Artist and Brittany Lynch and a book signing by Hazel Roach and Brittany Lynch.
Star Spangled Classic
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be carnival rides, food trucks and music by Funk Brotherhood. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. from the ACC Tennis Center. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
Funk Brotherhood
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStar Spangled Classic. 6 p.m. (event), 7 p.m. (music), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks). FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits.
Superhero Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge of superhero films, comics and more. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Patrick Barry, Windier, Matt Knox
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
WINDIER Indie folk band hailing from Portland, ME that cites Mount Eerie, D+ and Smog as influences.
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
Marcel Sletten, Shabbat
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
SHABBAT Solo project of Sam Miller, frontman of lo-fi rock outfit Dividers, for fans of mid-'00s hypnagogia à la James Ferraro and grimy '90s IDM and techno.
AP Rodgers & the Woodpile, Keilan Aplin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
AP RODGERS & THE WOODPILE South Carolina-based duo playing folk songs.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Ashes to Omens, Murder the Mood, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.89. www.georgiatheatre.com
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge. EP release show!
MURDER THE MOOD Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
Athens Choral Festival
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10.50 (children and students), $18. pac.uga.edu
ATHENS CHORAL FESTIVAL 70 singers from 10 states join former Athens Master Chorale conductor Joe Napoli for a program of Mozart and Forrest's music.
Spitehound, American Boyfriend, Women in STEM
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie. Full band debut!
AMERICAN BOYFRIEND Pop-punk band from the suburbs of Atlanta.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Victor Charlie, Devils of the New Frontier
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Phantom Dan, Cactus Jackson, Blue
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CACTUS JACKSON Fast punk rock.
BLUE Pop-punk band.
Late Nite Decks
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLate Nite Decks. 10 p.m.–3 a.m. Donations suggested. www.instagram.com/vinyl_open_decks
DJ NATE & DJ JIIG Tag-team set of modern roots/dub/bass music and sound system culture.
DJ BOBBY STILLZ & DJ MAHOGANY Tag-team set of funk/disco/club mixes and rare grooves.
DJ VISION Eclectic blend of ‘80s, '90s, Y2k house/R&B/new wave/pop club remixes.
DJ THUMP N HUSTLE Local who came up in early 2000s Orlando house/breaks scene.
DJ GREG Classic house served with a smooth touch and sharp ear.
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
5th Anniversary Party
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the coffee shop’s renovated space with anniversary activities. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/mollyscoffeeco
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.
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesElizabeth Barton’s exhibition “For the Love of Trees” featuring fiber and mixed media works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in DiRT Rally. Registration required. 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.
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
