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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.
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Mardis Gras Crawfish/Shrimp Boil

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Cooks hosts an authentic boil with live music and dancing. Tickets in advance. 2–5 p.m. $26. www.athenscooks.com

The Gaming Lounge

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

Drop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Mary Margaret Cozart

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.

Event Series Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Speed Dating

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 37 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com

Folie à Trois, Trio Metro with Liz Farrell

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.ocaf.com

FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL A unique blend of jazz, folk, and improvisation.

Perrengue Brazilian Carnival

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

Celebrate the annual festival highlighting Brazilian history and culture. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Grocer, Dadgum, Goodhost

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show), $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

GROCER Trio from Philadelphia that moves between brash chromaticism, saccharine pop and rhythmic acrobatics.

DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.

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

Event Series YA Sketch & Study

YA Sketch & Study

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

Drop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Family Movie Night

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

Enjoy a viewing of the 2019 movie based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Popcorn provided. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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.

Event Series Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

The Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org

OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.

Hiding Places, Honeypuppy, Penny Loafer

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Seth Parker Birthday Bash. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HIDING PLACES Curiosity-driven alternative folk project based in Brooklyn.

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."

PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.

Google Photos

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

Learn how to edit and share your photos through the Google Photos app. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Historic Athens History Hour

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

Lynette Perkins-Boggs will discuss her ancestral search, her findings and the themes of identity and legacy. 12 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 Catch 22 by Joseph Heller and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

ARTWORK Workshop Series

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

Artists and creative professionals can network and learn about advanced estate planning for creatives and collectors. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

New Orleans Jazz Stompers

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10–80. bit.ly/FatTuesdayAtTheFoundry

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.

New Orleans Jazz

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Mardi Gras Masquerade. 7 p.m. (doors). $30–80. www.40watt.com

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ Celebrating Mardi Gras with jazz music before a Brazilian Carnival.

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Event Series The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org