Calendar Picks

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry

Athens Choral Festival | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm

Athens Choral Festival

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

Medea | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players

Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm

Segar Jazz Affair, ...

The Foundry
Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm

Athens Choral Festival

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players

Zine Workshop

Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United States

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will participate in the workshop, including a conversation with Gerald Maa, director and editor of The Georgia Review. 4–6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu

Viola Studio

Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Edge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

VIOLA STUDIO Tonight's program is "A Black History Month BIPOC Celebration."

Get a Handle on Leaks

Bobby Snipes Water Resources Center 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United States

Join Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities staff and plumber Pete Carson for a hands-on workshop about finding and fixing common household leaks. Registration required. 5:30​ p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Author Talk

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Nationally best-selling author Katherine Reay will be talking about her latest book The Berlin Letters. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Event Series Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]

Three Star Cinema

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1986 comedy-themed Hong Kong action film The Magic Crystal. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Neat Freak, Clavicle, Smoke Detector

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com

NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.

CLAVICLE Emo and alternative band with some twang from Atlanta.

SMOKE DETECTOR Emo and punk band from Atlanta.

Jérôme Ducharme

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

JÉRÔME DUCHARME Member of the Tangere Trio and Canadian Guitar Quintet who teaches at McGil University and Conservatoire de musique de Montréal.

Tredici Bacci, Klark Sound, Organically Programmed

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com

TREDICI BACCI Large ensemble from NYC that takes inspiration from the music of '60s and '70s Italian films.

KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences. Solo show.

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

Toni Hunlo, Safari Room, Parker Wierling

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

TONI HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.

SAFARI ROOM Nashville-based indie-rock outfit led by Alec Koukol.

PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.

Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

There are six ways to win this classic game with a fun twist. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org

Southeast Striders Walking Club

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

This is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR

ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United States

During this monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr. Laura Ney will present on pollinating gardens. 12:30 p.m. (refreshments), 1 p.m. (speaker). FREE! www.elijahclarke.georgiastatedar.org

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

ARTWORK Workshop Series

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Artists and creative professionals will learn about public art and grant resources with Tatiana Veneruso. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Delta Visiting Chair for Global

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will give a reading and be in conversation with Ed Pavlić. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu

Vicky Chow

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

VICKY CHOW Guest pianist based in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from and now mentors at Julliard.

Future Land Use Public Input

Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United States

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

Event Series Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Closing Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Artist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display with live music performances. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Motion Sickness of Time Travel, In A Kythe

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

LeeAnn Peppers Closing Reception. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com

MOTION SICKNESS OF TIME TRAVEL Rachel Evans plays minimalist, synth-heavy, bliss-inducing drone.

IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.

Lane Marie, Joseph Bones, Julia Catherine

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (music). $10. www.athenscine.com

LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.

JOSEPH BONES Music for the moody and hopeful.

JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Southall & The Glorious Sons, Them Dirty Roses

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com

SOUTHALL Musical project led by Read Southall, a musician from Oklahoma who combines country and rock and roll with the grit of the Red Dirt scene.

THE GLORIOUS SONS Five-piece Canadian rock band with raw, heartfelt lyricism.

THEM DIRTY ROSES Charismatic Southern rock band from Alabama.

Event Series First Semester: A Musical

First Semester: A Musical

UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United States

This original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester

Option Paralysis, Nanocar, Goodhost, Dish

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

OPTION PARALYSIS New local band that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program.

NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.

GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.

DISH Asheville post-rock trio.

Comedy in the Cellar

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Comedy presents headliner Ty Colgate from Atlanta along with a number of local comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy