Calendar Picks
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
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
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
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD’S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SHOWCASE Hagood continues Mark Wilmot's series by spotlighting songwriters. Today features Trey Miller and Marley Jayne. Live art by Marisa Mustard. Bring a potluck dish to share.
sweetearthflying, Doom Ribbons, Dog Person, Starpower, Bayou Princess
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Benefit for Static Age Records in Asheville. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10–20. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
DOOM RIBBONS Experimental sound project led by James Owen.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
STARPOWER New band featuring Elizabeth Raps (Sex Cell).
BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Courtenay Cholovich. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Holiday Maker’s Market
Sew Sew Studio 2971 Monroe Hwy., Bogart, United StatesBrowse bags, ornaments, stocking stuffers, crochet accessories, home goods and more. 4–7 p.m. www.sewsewstudio.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Craft Night
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake felt ornaments, ugly (paper) sweaters and DIY buttons. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Ornament Workshop
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensCapture favorite moments by creating a personalized ornaments. Ages 4–11. Registration required. 6–7:30 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
The Christmas Hoot
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Christmas Hoot. 7:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
KLEZMER 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-A-LONG Athens Folk and Dance Society hosts a sing-a-long with Tommy Jordan and Dick Daniels. Participants can make requests and lyrics are provided.
Toddler Tuesday: Snow Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a covered dish luncheon and handmade gift exchange. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Daily Groceries Co-op Annual Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/dailycoop
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
MAGENTA MEN Men performing a tribute to The Indigo Girls.
Teen Media Arts Club Screening
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesClub members will present works they’ve created throughout the year. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
College Financial Literacy and You
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to prepare for funding college, how to find aid and what FAFSA is. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Polar Express Bedtime Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas, grab a blanket and join Ms. Donna for train songs and a reading of the Polar Express. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7–18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music performing a special program called "The Joy of Song."
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Irish Christmas in America
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes and old-style Irish dancing. 7 p.m. $32.50–36.50. www.classiccenter.com
Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Freeman Leverett, John Kiran Fernandes, King Lord, Invisible Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.
Suicide Prevention Training
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.nuci.org/qpr
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 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
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