Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
TGIF: A Percentage Night for Nuçi’s Space
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRaise funds for the nonprofit while enjoying live music. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Hannah Dasher, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/HannahDasherNov15
HANNAH DASHER Nashville-based country artist whose non-conforming and swaggy lyrics set her apart.
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
(k)Night in Armor
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA special workshopped reading of local playwright Lora Hogan’s piece will be followed by a Q&A with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7 p.m. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Tribe of Three
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
TRIBE OF THREE The original compositions of Joe Leone, Louis Romanos and Jeremiah Raj draws upon traditional Indian ragas, Middle Eastern scales, Latin, Celtic, European, classical jazz and American folk music.
Anslee Davidson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
ANSLEE DAVIDSON Greensboro native who got her start on "American Idol" with a voice that blends classic country, Americana, pop and R&B.
Megan Moroney, Mackenzie Carpenter, Lily Rose
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSpotify Champions Concert. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
MACKENZIE CARPENTER Country singer-songwriter from Hull who breaks the mold for small-town women by writing and singing her truth.
LILY ROSE Pop-forward country artist from Atlanta who burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain."
A Magical Cirque Christmas
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesEntertainers perform a variety show full of nostalgia and holiday music for all ages. 7:30 p.m. $26–74. www.classiccenter.com
Chaos Theory
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s student-led organization Young Choreographers Series presents a concert dance performance featuring different styles. Nov. 13–15, 7:30 p.m. $8–15. dance.uga.edu
Maxim Vengerov & Polina Osetinskaya
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–90. pac.uga.edu
MAXIM VENGEROV & POLINA OSETINSKAYA Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov and pianist Polina Osetinskaya make their UGA Presents debuts with a performance of music by Prokofiev, Franck and Ravel.
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Guardians of the Jukebox
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist2Artist Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ student ID), $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/80sPartyAthens
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era. Tonight’s show will benefit League of Step, who will perform before the band.
Phantom Dan, Trvy & The Enemy, Gods
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens. EP release show!
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
GODS Instrumental post-rock duo from Charleston, SC.
Nihilus, Dead Hand, Ixian
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
DEAD HAND Sludge, doom and post-metal from Middle Georgia.
IXIAN Harsh blackened noise project by Daniel Shroyer.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment celebrating the birthday of Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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
The Dot Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Earth and what makes the planet special. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
The Science of Slime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake slime and learn the science behind how it works. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to drop-in for open chess play. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe exhibitions “Small Works,” “Of Wood and Water” and “Fading Light in 30624” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Comer String Collective
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesOpening Reception. 5–7 p.m. www.wintervilleccgallery.com
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Corinne Wilkinson and Stuart Whipple and live music by String Theory with Christian Lopez. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. FREE! (Ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. With special guest Christian Lopez.
In a Kythe, LeeAnn Peppers, Motion Sickness of Time Travel, Trio Improvisation
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
LEEANN PEPPERS Experimental vocal manipulations from the other side of the veil.
MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME TRAVEL Rachel Evans plays minimalist, synth-heavy, bliss-inducing drone.
TRIO IMPROVISATION Tonight's solo acts will be followed by a trio improvisation.
Struggle Jennings, Huey Mack and the Native Howl
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
STRUGGLE JENNINGS Rapper from Nashville influenced by '80s and '90s gangster rap and outlaw country.
HUEY MACK AND THE NATIVE HOWL Country-influenced rapper joined by the thrash metal and bluegrass fusion band.
Sacred Bull, Malevich, Attest, Cryptorchid
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
MALEVICH Grinding blackened angst out of ATL.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
CRYPTORCHID Local blackened hardcore punk.
UGA vs. TN Volunteers
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Tennessee Volunteers. 7:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
KIT, Dri
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Music Series. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
DRI Project of singer, percussionist and songwriter Adriana Thomas.
Lazy Horse, All Gods, Pervert
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
LAZY HORSE A tribute to Neil Young.
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
Grits & Greens
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRITS & GREENS Rock and roll four-piece with a soulful and jam-heavy delivery.
Adam Knight’s Buried Alive
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. (doors), 11 p.m. (show). $15. www.livewireathens.com
ADAM KNIGHT'S BURIED ALIVE Multi-genre guitarist and Phish devotee Adam Knight and his backing band use their favorite Phish tunes as a launch pad for their own intense jams.
Lazy Sunday Tournament and Vendor Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in a Super Smash Bros Ultimate tournament and browse a video game exchange and market. Registration required. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Chicopee-Dudley NeighborhoodLearn about the history of the Athens’ Chicopee-Dudley neighborhood from its industrial past to its music history monuments and natural spaces. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Going “Home” from Exile
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating authors will share creative writing as Jewish-Americans and what it means to “go home” and Holocaust history through their perspectives. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Flute Choir
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 498 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The fall program is "Cat's Pajamas and Other Delights."
Tracy and Jeff
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Vagina Monologues Open Mic Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGet a sneak peak of the upcoming Vagina Monologues production and welcoming all who identify as women or have a vagina to share their own stories, poems, songs or monologues. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sound Healing
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesKennedy Oneself leads participants through a voyage with vibration as they lay down and relax. 7 p.m. $30–50. www.healingartscentre.net
