Calendar Picks
Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall
Juneteenth Celebration ACC City Hall
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
Miss Thing’s Drag Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo hosted by Sophia Lo’Rent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato to win prizes. All ages. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bingo). www.boybutante.org
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
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.
Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music bingo. 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.
Cardinal Bloom
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adobe InDesign for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to create layouts for print or digital display. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
University of North Georgia Oconee 1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwenty-five students will have drawings, textile design, ceramics and paintings on display at the annual “Oconee Student Art Exhibit.” 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.ung.edu
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
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
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
Friends Trivia Night
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge of the classic TV show. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
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
Melodrama Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia skills with host UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
TREPID Local grungegaze.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
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.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Tru Phonic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesWatch bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events followed by a live music concert. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."
ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.
CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.
MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.
GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.
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
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
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
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
Candlelight Tribute to Adele & Queen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSplit Single Release Party. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ VS SLOAN BROTHERS Celebration for the split single released by Chunklet Industries with a live performance by Jay Gonzalez.
Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.
