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Paddle to Protect
Big Dogs on the River 2525 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLocal paddle guide Oconee Joe will lead the trip and share historic and ecological knowledge about the river, with proceeds benefitting the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor Initiative. 9 a.m. $95. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com/e/paddle-to-protect-1
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
SLO-MO Saturday Mat Pilates
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLisa Yaconelli leads a morning Pilates class. Register by text. 10 a.m. $15. 706-247-4513
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTextile painter Yanira Vissepó will demonstrate how to make your own indigo-dyed shibori fabrics. Supplied provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $20. www.accgovega.myrec.com
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
2025 Wear Orange Kick-off Day
110 Thumpa Avenue 110 Thumpa Avenue, Athens, United StatesMoms Demand Action host this event to honor survivors of gun violence with stories shared by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and Phyllis Jackson, food, face painting and games. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/44QvyRb
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Printmaking Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about textures and patterns and create your own printmaking and stamp art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Broderick Flanigan for a walk through Hot Corner, the historic heart of Black entrepreneurship and culture in downtown Athens. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
PrideFest 2025
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Funk on the Lawn
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesFunk on the Lawn. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Garden Gala
Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, AthensThe UGArden hosts its 15th annual farm-to-table dinner spotlighting supporters, community members and local leaders in sustainable agriculture. 6 p.m. $120. ugarden.uga.edu
Check The Signs
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.ocaf.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Artist Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJuancho Cano’s exhibition “Visions In Pieces” will be on display with an accompanying video art piece and live music. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Juancho Cano
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JUANCHO CANO Singer-songwriter performing music alongside an art exhibition and video art piece.
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
The Violin Summit Project
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
THE VIOLIN SUMMIT PROJECT Four violinists (Ivan Strunin, Leah Calvert, Adam Poulin, Keiko Ishibashi) along with a rhythm section consisting of Jeff Reilly on drums, Tommy Sauter on bass and Erik Olsen on keys recreate the 1968 Violin Summit concert, a seminal performance in jazz violin history.
Mountain of Youth, Lea Lea
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
LEA LEA Singer-songwriter and looper dabbling in pop genres and shoegaze.
The Relics
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE RELICS Atlanta band performing catchy originals, as well as rock hits ranging from The Beatles to Green Day.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are FINE
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesMike Bryson and Matt House perform scenes inspired by audience suggestions. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hattmouse.com
Guacamole Yesterdays
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the sci-fi romantic dramedy shot in Atlanta followed by a Q&A with its Georgia-based filmmakers. 8 p.m. $12 (general), $20 (VIP). www.athenscine.com
Ohmu, Marcel Sletten, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
The Flesh That Binds, Valletta
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.
Athens Goth Night Pride Celebration
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Pride Celebration. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
DJ DEADPARROT Goth rock, post-punk, darkwave DJ based in Atlanta.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun with a Pride show for all ages. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Morning Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
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
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.
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
