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
Cookout on the Cobblestones
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAJoin the Historic Athens Preservation Impact team for a community celebration with food, drinks and information about upcoming programs. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Lunchtime Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a lunch and enjoy a screening of the family-friendly movie The Wild Robot. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Calm & Color
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Teen Services librarians to enjoy calming music and crafting. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Nowadays THC Cocktail Tasting
Classic Citiva Eastside 2226 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesLearn about and sample this canned cocktail. 4:20–7 p.m. FREE! www.classiccitiva.com
Anxie-trees
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtist Hayley Tankersely teaches how to channel anxiety into drawings of trees. Ages 16 & up. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900–1939” will be on view. 5:30–7 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Breaking Away
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleBike Athens hosts a screening of the 1979 sports comedy film. 7 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Interstellar Echoes
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.39. www.georgiatheatre.com
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.
Birthday Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEveryone is invited to this surprise birthday party for a friend of Hendershot’s. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
KIT Athens-based psychedelic pop, rock and dance five piece.
MEGHAN DOWLEN Janet Jackson inspired pop meets Lizzy Mercier Descloux experimentation.
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
Great Wide Nothing, The While, Tattoo Logic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
GREAT WIDE NOTHING Atlanta bass and keyboard-forward prog-punk outfit.
THE WHILE Dynamic garage psych with some Southern boogie thrown in for good measure.
TATTOO LOGIC Athens-based five piece funk punk band with compositional chops.
Chop Shop V
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Real Wow, Blab School, Father Werewolf
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
REAL WOW Athens band with a perhaps familiar and altogether noisy, angular indie rock sound. Debut album release show!
BLAB SCHOOL Anthemic, dissonant post-punk rock out of Durham, NC.
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens band that entrances with hypnotic, hard-hitting post-rock.
Regulator, Derby, Violent Violet, Rubber Udder, OCEANEATER, PissGirl, Bone Bag
1127 Oconee St. 1127 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k/
REGULATOR Hardcore punk project from the Hard Tack label.
DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
OCEANEATER Fuzzed out, surfy garage rock from Atlanta.
PISSGIRL Sprinting on all fours through muddy dreamland.
BONE BAG Heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
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
Star Sight, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STAR SIGHT Six Latinx musicians playing pop, indie and rock covers and originals. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
5K Trail Race
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
Pete the Cat Meet & Greet
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Neurographic Art
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about this free-flowing style of art that is used as a meditative tool, then create your own individual artwork. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
15th Annual Tomatoes at Terrapin
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Wellness Clinic’s family-friendly fundraiser event features music and sandwiches with locally grown tomatoes. 4–7 p.m. $20. www.athenswellnessclinic.org
A Knight of Memories
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA, United StatesA celebration of the school’s 75th anniversary featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, auctions and more. 5–9 p.m. $125–800. www.tinyurl.com/sjsknights
Ales For ALS Counterpunch Release Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of Counterpunch ale benefiting ALS research with representatives of Ales for ALS, raffle prizes, a photo booth, live music and more. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Camp Amped July Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED JUNE FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Firestarting & S’mores
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tropical Breeze Steel Band
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (members), $20 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds.
Tribute to Eagles & Friends
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $28. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
GLOWBAND Performing a tribute to Eagles and friends of the era like Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne and Bob Segar.
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
UDDER, Hayride, Viv and the Things
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
UDDER The heavy rock/proto grunge band that played in Athens between 1990 and 1992 returns for a record release show.
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Feather and Cotton
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesInspired by the artist salons of Gertrude Stein in Paris, there will be local Athens writers, libations and conversation. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/work.shop_athens
The Shut-Ups, David Barbe, Wet Meadows
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
Telephone Pole, Okey, Rowan Newby, Weaver
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
OKEY Athens indie folk rock.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
WEAVER Musical project of Bradley Weaver.
Night Moves
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudio Athens presents a dance show and party. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15.95. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUPERBITCH, Beer Piss, Josey, Bad Kill, GNATS, Obscurity, Gasper, Four Flat Tires
1127 Oconee St. 1127 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $5 (benefiting SIFIC). www.instagram.com/h.a.r.d.t.a.c.k/
SUPERBITCH Noise-punk outfit hailing from Florida.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
BAD KILL New Athens band.
GNATS Miami, FL punk.
OBSCURITY Noisy synth punk.
GASPER Shoegaze-y Atlanta band.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
