Calendar Picks
Nateball’s Little Funnybone | Thursday, June 19 @ 6:30 pm | The Globe
Nateball’s Li... The Globe
Weirdo: The Story of Fight Eight | Thursday, June 19 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Weirdo: The Story o... Ciné
Athens Art Book Fair | Saturday, June 21 @ 11:00 am | The Athenaeum
Athens Art Book Fair The Athenaeum
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEmployees of Golden Pantry will discuss the history of the local chain gas station company. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Away We Go. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Academy Order, Tears for the Dying, Nerveclinic, Support Group
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ACADEMY ORDER Philadelphia group blending goth, death rock, new wave and hints of hardcore.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
NERVECLINIC Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Fitzpatrick of Unus Mundus blends dark ambience with industrial rhythms and distorted guitar drones.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Barbie Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Barbie for a morning of crafts and a photo opportunity. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Closing Reception
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaSam Ballings’ exhibition “It’s not for you” will be on view with prints, originals and high fives from his progeny. 5–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
USAF Band of the West
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
USAF BAND OF THE WEST The United States Air Force Band's brass quintet will perform.
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
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.
Greater Athens Libertarian Party
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesFellowship with others of like-minded politics. First Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenslp.square.site
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.
Band of Horses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $62.21. www.georgiatheatre.com
BAND OF HORSES Rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, WA led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
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
Johnny Fallon, Trepid, Zastava
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ZASTAVA Precision chaos from Detroit, MI.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.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
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
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesChris Moss and Sue Fox’s “Habit” and Victor Francisco Hernandez Mora’s “ORISA! ORISHA! ORIXA!” will be on view. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction and help choose upcoming book selections for the year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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.
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
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
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 Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
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
