Calendar Picks

lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry

Star Spangled Classic

Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

There 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 States

Star 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 States

Test 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 States

8 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 States

Sonic 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 States

Attaboy 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.

Big Sauty

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

BIG SAUTY Funky band with a unique twist, incorporating jazz, funk, a little bit of rock and a touch of bluegrass.

Ashes to Omens, Murder the Mood, Rosie and the Ratdogs

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 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.

Event Series The Hothouse

The Hothouse

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

An 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

Spitehound, American Boyfriend, Women in STEM

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 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 States

8 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 States

9 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 States

Late 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.

5th Anniversary Party

Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United States

Celebrate the coffee shop’s renovated space with anniversary activities. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/mollyscoffeeco

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Opening Reception

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Elizabeth 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 States

Drive 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

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

American Red Cross Blood Drive

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Petrichor, Women in STEM

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

PETRICHOR Washington D.C.-based rock band.

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

Historic Athens History Hour

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Employees of Golden Pantry will discuss the history of the local chain gas station company. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Bogart Bookies

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Pick up a copy of Horse by Geraldine Brooks and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Away We Go. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee