Calendar Picks
Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena
Indoor Ice Skating Akins Ford Arena
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
KIT, Meghan Dowlen,... 40 Watt Club
Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Chop Shop V Flying Squid Comedy
Botanical Sketching
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesThis class explores a variety of drawing techniques focused on drawing botanicals. 10:30 a.m. $12. www.wintervillecenter.com
Piecing It Together Collage Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTeens can choose an inspiring person from the “Women of Courage” art exhibit or bring an image of someone they admire to create a collage. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Survival Kit
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a parker ranger led program and create your own outdoor kit. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Doctor Day
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaDr. Forbes of Better Health Wellness will be on site consulting with patients with qualifying conditions for a Georgia medical cannabis card. 2–4 p.m. $125–150. www.finefettle.com
Wildlife Show
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about native species with guest presenters from UGA. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Cursive Camp: Teen Edition
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of writing in cursive. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Firefly Festival Kids Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesAn end of summer festival event with stilt walkers, music, face painters, kids crafts and more. Ages 12 & under. 6–8 p.m. $5 (kids). www.madisonga.com/firefly
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
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
Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of the Athens Creative Theatre Youth Performance Camp will perform this clever and comedic courtroom drama. 7 p.m. $6. www.mortontheatre.com
Nick Smith
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.95. www.georgiatheatre.com
NICK SMITH Nashville-based country artist with an adrenaline-pumping, modern, genre-bending sound.
The Prospectors
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
THE PROSPECTORS Good timin' country band playing rock, blues and soul. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Kohoutek, Turtle Grenade, Wilting Pages, Carolina Wren
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
KOHOUTEK Local lofi indie rock.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
WILTING PAGES Musical alias of multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Lander Combs.
CAROLINA WREN No info available.
Ishues, Farin, Mokah, Molly Tu’ Hott, Ant Da Ripper, AD Santana, Motorhead2x
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
ISHUES Legendary local hip-hop artist.
FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme.
MOKAH Local activist who celebrates her Jamaican heritage with a modern blend of reggae and R&B.
MOLLY TU’ HOTT Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspiringly.
ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.
AD SANTANA Local hip-hop artist.
MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party.
Sloping, Honeypuppy, Evelia, Made Up
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SLOPING Atlanta-based indie folk band.
HONEYPUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
MADE UP Atlanta indie rock.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a comedy night drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Dudley Park. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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
James Cook, Tracy & Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (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
Spelling Showdown
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete on teams with a classic word tile board game to win prizes. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Day: Fun in the Sun
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate summer and learn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
One Day Sewing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a custom pair of pants, shorts or a skirt at this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $20. www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Back-to-School Giveaway Event
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAThe 5th annual community event with snacks, kid friendly games and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.gtiathens.com
Picture Perfect Bridge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn basic photography skills and the history of bridge on this ranger led walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop by to view clips of newly digitized videos from the community, play bingo, interact with different AV equipment and learn about the library archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events
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
Threats & Promises
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $12. www.40watt.com
THREATS & PROMISES Featuring performances from Arms Dealer, Big Trouble, Centipede, Chloride, Coffee Stain, Confusion’s Prince, Coyote, Dark Vaughn, Magic Cross, Multiple Miggs, Pollute, Refuse to Thrive, Regulator, Rosary, Spoil, U.S. Gas and Whiphouse.
Descendents, Teen Mortgage, MattstaGraham
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $41.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
DESCENDENTS Punk rock band formed in Manhattan Beach, CA in 1977 by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson.
TEEN MORTGAGE Washington D.C.-based punk band formed by guitarist and vocalist James Guile after he moved from Liverpool, U.K. and found bandmate Ed Barkauskas through Craigslist.
MATTSTAGRAHAM Tuscon, AZ-based pop-punk songwriter known for his vulnerable, relatable lyrics.
Firefly Festival Date Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesFirefly Festival Date Night. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.madisonga.com/firefly
THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.
Miracle Blood, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Sacred Bull, Frisson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
FRISSON Athens post-metal.
The Carinas, Café Bleu, ugly pete, Michael Carnes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE CARINAS Local four-piece rock band.
CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.
UGLY PETE Atlanta-based solo project from the frontman of Perfect Animal.
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
Adam Payne, Trey Boyer & Kip Jones, Crane Co., Solshkr
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ADAM PAYNE Singer-songwriter playing a blend of folk music.
TREY BOYER & KIP JONES Acoustic duo spanning genres.
CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.
SOLSHKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Valley of Giants, Peter Webb, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Check the Signs
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks. Album release show!
Noche de Baile: Summer Edition
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.timbathens.com
NOCHE DE BAILE: SUMMER EDITION SALSAthens and TIMBAthens close out their summer socials with live music by Luchito Muñoz. The night begins with a dance class at 8 p.m.
Obscurity, Rauncher, CRT, Spectral Body
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThreats & Promises Aftery Party. 11:30 p.m. (doors), 12 a.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
CRT Musical project out of Atlanta self-described as sound via pressure that is performed, written and recorded on hardware.
SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.
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
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
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Soul Sunday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Sunday. 2–7 p.m. $15. www.athenticbrewing.com
TIARA LATIMORE R&B and gospel singer.
JARVIS WINGFIELD Soulful singer-songwriter.
