Calendar Picks
Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
KIT, Meghan Dowlen,... 40 Watt Club
Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Chop Shop V Flying Squid Comedy
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
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
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.
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Franklin Gun Shop 3941 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA, United States12 p.m. www.franklingunshopinc.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Juneteenth Celebration
ACC City Hall 301 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and honor the holiday with community speakers, vendors, live music, a kids zone and more. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
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
Open Studio
BMA At Home 1354 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesPaintings by Megan Roberts Studio will be on view with the artist in attendance. 5–7 p.m. www.instagram.com/bmaathome
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Locos Only” features animated paintings that celebrate un-huggable animals like armadillos and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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
Songwriters in the Round
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring a set of three songwriters sharing songs.
Nateball’s Little Funnybone
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensOfficial AthFest affiliated event with Nathan Wright hosting a standup showcase of local and regional comedians. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $13. www.athenscomedy.com
Adam Gabriel and the Cavaliers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ADAM GABRIEL AND THE CAVALIERS Georgia-born singer-songwriter who blends folk, soul, rock and R&B.
Weirdo: The Story of Fight Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest affiliated event screening the documentary about local rock band Five Eight with a performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest Affiliated Event. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll. Playing after a showing of the documentary, Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight.
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.
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Ultra Lights, The Touch, The Sporrs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ULTRA LIGHTS Indie rock/post-punk band based out of Atlanta with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.
THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.
THE SPORRS Garage rock band with an energetic alt-rock sound and a drop of punk.
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
Lunchtime Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a lunch and enjoy a screening of the family-friendly movie Dog Man. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen Tie-Dye
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExperiment with tie-dye to make a wearable work of art. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Florence Cardigan, Commüne, Wieuca, T. Hardy Morris, Upchuck
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock. (5 p.m.)
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. (5:50 p.m.)
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. (6:40 p.m.)
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. (7:45 p.m.)
UPCHUCK Five-piece punk band from Atlanta formed from connections made in skateboarding, construction and teenage delinquency. (9 p.m.)
Bugs Eat Books, Penny Loafer, Easy Honey, Johnny Falloon, Banjo
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
BUGS EAT BOOKS Fearsome foursome that plays jangly, chaotic and surferyish indie pop. (5:25 p.m.)
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions. (6:15 p.m.)
EASY HONEY Charleston, SC rock and roll band infused with singer-songwriter folk roots and East Coast surf rock. (7:15 p.m.)
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics. (8:25 p.m.)
BANJO Silent disco with Jonah Boucher, a DJ with a reputation for his high-energy performances that seamlessly blend dubstep, house and top 40 tracks. (9 p.m.)
Full Moon School of Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from Full Moon School of Music's summer camp program will show off what they learned. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.)
Live Blacksmithing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal blacksmith Thomas Carani will discuss his blacksmithing process and give demonstrations. 6–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Monster Jam
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesMassive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Gary Michaels
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe world’s only biker comedy hypnotist. 7 p.m. $20. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry, Rick Fowler Band, Scarlet Stitch
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Acoustic, melodic, eclectic, modern folk rock featuring Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks. (7 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (8:30 p.m.)
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock. (10 p.m.)
Jon Nolan, Freeman Leverett, Mary Margaret Cozart, MK Barnes, Lane Marie
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
JON NOLAN Internationally touring musician, producer and frontman of alt-country band Say ZuZu. (7:15 p.m.)
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences. (8 p.m.)
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs. (8:45 p.m.)
MK BARNES Athens singer-songwriter who blends raw storytelling with southern nostalgia. (9:30 p.m.)
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience. (10:15 p.m.)
Summer Solstice Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 7:45 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Knock Knock, Who Cares
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesGroup of improv performers who often perform longer narrative stories. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Michael Carnes, Dadgum, Matt Knox
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics. (8 p.m.)
DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock. (9 p.m.)
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing. (10 p.m.)
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
