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.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Segar Jazz Affair, ... The Foundry
Athens Choral Festival | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Athens Choral Festival Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Medea | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players
Medea Town & Gown Players
STEM Extravaganza
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThere will be exhibits and stations to discover the wonders of microscopes, critters, plants, recycling, VR, robotics and more. All ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee
Leapin’ Lizards
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn fun lizard facts, what makes lizards unique and about what lizards you can find in the park. 1:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Talk & Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLaura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. FREE! (ages 20 & under), $10. bit.ly/StPatsBash2024
THE GREEN FLAG BAND & FRIENDS Traditional Irish music. (5:30 p.m.)
THE KNOCKOUTS A tribute to The Pogues. (7 p.m.)
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.)
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in for chess play open to all skill levels with Instructor Tina Majsztrik. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale #1
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #1 Campers show off what they've learned.
Atheist Society of Athens Meet and Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesConverse with other atheists from around the Athens area about this month’s discussion “Can you be good without god(s)?” Registration encouraged. 4 p.m. FREE! www.meetup.com/atheist-society-of-athens-ga
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (music). $10. www.terrapinbeer.com
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz joins Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks for a set of traditional folk, weepy country tunes, lonesome bluegrass and unplugged rock and roll.
A Night At The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe sculpture exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be on view with a dance performance accompanied by live music, followed by refreshments, a brief talk and a private tour. 5–7:30 p.m. $350. athenaeum.uga.edu
Fawney Rig
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! www.cityofwinterville.com/front-porch-bookstore
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to ply Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by The Old Folkers. 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
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Old Folkers
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. FREE! (Under 17), $10 (students), $12. www.athensfolk.org
THE OLD FOLKERS Joe Wiley, Mary Freeman and Ash Raymond play live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
St. Patrick for St. Vincent
Countryside Manor 56 Grove Chapel Church Road, Winterville, United StatesThis fundraising event is in benefit of Vincent‘s Place animal sanctuary and will feature live music, Irish dancing, libations, desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincentsplace.org
Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lanternparade
Yacht Rock Schooner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/YRSAthens
YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.
Salsa Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.
Apathetic Discharge, NAW, Attest
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
APATHETIC DISCHARGE Athens act offering “an unhealthy dose of progressive blackened brutal deathcore grind.”
NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
Record Roundabout
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
RECORD ROUNDABOUT A night of retro pop, soul, rock and more from DJ Mahogany, DJ Jaggar and DJ Nate.
Classic City Jukebox
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Southern Sparkle Fairy Hair
Beautiful Mess 240 W Clayton St, Athens, GAShine up for spring with a fairy hair tinsel session. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.southernsparklefairyhair.com
St. Patrick’s Day
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday with crafts, edible leprechaun hats, a scavenger hunt and more. 12–4 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.athensparentwellbeing.org
Georgia Questival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitors and vendors will lead adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history. 1–5 p.m. $5/individual, $20/family. botgarden.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesPhotographer Emily Jenkins Followill’s exhibition “Enhancing History: The Beauty of Land & Spaces in the South” will be on display with an artist talk. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
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
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Repent at Leisure
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.
Artists Roundtable Discussion
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating artists from ATHICA’s “2024 Members’ Showcase” will discuss their works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Keepin’ It Green and Brew-tiful St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis event will raise funds to help KACCB fill the loop with daffodils and crape myrtles featuring live music, food, games for kids and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
The Drunken Sailors
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesSt. Patrick's Day Celebration. 4–7 p.m. $5. www.boutierwinery.com
THE DRUNKEN SAILORS Original Irish pub and folk music. Green wine available.
Fawney Rig
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSt. Paddy's Dinner and a Show. 6 p.m. (SOLD OUT!) & 8 p.m. $25. www.hendershotsathens.com
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends on accordion, banjo, drums and upright bass to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
Zack Hirsch, Dylan DiNello
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ZACK HIRSCH No info available.
DYLAN DINELLO Local singer-songwriter and member of Eremos.
The Electric Nature, Marie Carroll, leporid, LAPHAM
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE ELECTRIC NATURE Rare electronic ambient set.
MARIE CARROLL Composer, improvisor, electroacoustic musician and koto player from Massachusetts influenced by natural phenomena and exploring themes of liminality and transience.
LEPORID Project of Caleb Darnell.
LAPHAM Collaborative ambient set by LeeAnn Peppers and Hamlin Jackson.
Rubber Udder, Safety Fluid, Wesley Wolffe
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
SAFETY FLUID Experimental primitive synth-punk from an Athens cryptid.
WESLEY WOLFFE New Orleans post-punk featuring members of STEEF.
DJ Saratonin
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/wonderbarwonderbar
DJ SARATONIN No info available.
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
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Educators Know Your Rights Workshop
AADM Justice Center and Bookstore 3700 Atlanta Hwy. (Georgia Square Mall, 1st floor), Athens, GA, United StatesEducators, parents, school officials and concerned community members are invited to learn your rights regarding censorship and teaching about racism, sexism and historical prejudice in the classroom. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Sonic Immersions
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. music.uga.edu
SONIC IMMERSIONS UGA student composers and performers, faculty and guests perform a concert of new electroacoustic music, including experimental music for surround and immersive audio and works for instruments and electronics.
