Calendar Picks
Athens Improv Festival | Friday, August 22 @ 6:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Improv Festival Flying Squid Comedy
The Verve Pipe, Better Than Better Than Ezra | Friday, August 22 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Verve Pipe, Bet... 40 Watt Club
Secret Monkey Weekend, Dog Person | Friday, August 22 @ 8:00 pm | Normal Bar
Secret Monkey Weeke... Normal Bar
Poetry for the People | Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm | Dudley Park
Poetry for the People Dudley Park
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMuralist Amanda Burk will discuss her work with light refreshments served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
UGA Creative Writing Program
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensThis new student reading event will feature the work of five students with a reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Learning by Leading Information Session
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the program that provides students with leadership skills and hands-on experience with conservation, horticulture and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Kinky Waikiki
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a 1920s fashion costumed model in this life-drawing workshop. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe group exhibition “Cloth: Untied & United” featuring non-traditional textile works will be on view. 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
Midnight in Paris
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2011 Oscar-winning film featuring Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Line Dance Lessons
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to line dance with Amy. 7–9 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com
Chamomile & Whiskey
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
CHAMOMILE & WHISKEY Deep roots rock outfit based in Nashville known for its incisive lyricism and nostalgic sound.
Winyah, Edgehill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
EDGEHILL Alternative rock band from Nashville.
Countdown to Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Red & Black hosts a conversation with Mark Schlabach, David Pollack and Tony Barnhart ahead of the football season’s opening game. 7:30 p.m. $25. givebutter.com/sdHNYL
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.
Lilly Hart & Josie James, Ava Wilds, Mannequin Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
LILLY HART & JOSIE JAMES Singer-songwriters based in Nashville, TN.
AVA WILDS Artist mixing country, folk and pop sensibilities.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.
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
Last Friday Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in with your craft to work with other crafters and artists. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
21st Anniversary Weekend
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesA three-day event celebrating the winery’s anniversary with daily specials. Aug. 29–31, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
Greg Lilley and Ivan Strunin
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
GREG LILLEY AND IVAN STRUNIN Duo playing percussive guitar and violin.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/KinchafooneeAug29
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
Pull Chains, Honeypuppy, Infinte Favors
Ideal Bagel 815 W Broad St B, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/idealbagelco
PULL CHAINS New project that includes Greg Cartwright (Oblivians, Reigning Sound), Jesse Smith (Carbonas, Gentleman Jesse) and Joseph Plunkett(Country Westerns).
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.
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
Tom Segura
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe actor, comedian and writer known for several Netflix specials is on his “Come Together” tour. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $39–215. www.classiccenter.com
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/TheSplitzAug29
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Evening Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 7 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Slow Parade
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
The Dirty Guv’nahs, Yes Ma’am Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE DIRTY GUV'NAHS American rock and roll for the people based out of Knoxville, TN.
YES MA'AM BAND Versatile rockers from Dallas, TX.
January, Liz Farrell, Eight Pictures
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
LIZ FARRELL Singer with folk, jazz and indie pop influences manifesting in heartfelt, intentional through-lines of ukulele and piano.
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
Barnhouse, Solstice, Landline
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
BARNHOUSE Local five-piece rock band.
SOLSTICE Indie-rock quintet from Knoxville, TN that recently released its EP Petrichor.
LANDLINE Local Southern rock band.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Cardynal & DK, Nony1, 96Vizion
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DK & CARDYNAL Two local hip-hop artists performing their new collaborative album, Bird Brain. Release show!
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Wade Hudson
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
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
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
21st Anniversary Weekend
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesA three-day event celebrating the winery’s anniversary with daily specials. Aug. 29–31, 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
NothingIfAnything, Vindictive Mind, The Afterdawn, Exchange BLVD
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Post-hardcore/noise rock band from Athens.
VINDICTIVE MIND Alternative metal band from Gainesville.
THE AFTERDAWN Heavy metal band from Douglasville.
EXCHANGE BLVD Post-grunge/punk band from Athens.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.40. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND Tribute band that has been honing its craft for over 20 years with heartfelt recreation of DMB’s musical spirit.
Sam Holt Band
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/LiveWireAthensAug30
SAM HOLT BAND Americana and country jam group from Atlanta joined by Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic for a special "Remembering Mikey Year 23" set.