Calendar Picks

Artist Talk & Demonstration | Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center

Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm

Artist Talk & ...

Lyndon House Arts Center

lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players

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.
Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm

Artist Talk & ...

Lyndon House Arts Center
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

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

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Diamond Art

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Make beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

DIY Book Binding

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

Create your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Texas Tornadoes

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TexasTornadoesJuly11

TEXAS TORNADOES Texas country music tribute show featuring Josh Walker, Todd Cowart, Blank Canvas and Clay Leverett covering the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Robert Earl Keen Jr., Steve Earle and more. Save $5 at the door if you come in cowboy boots or a cowboy hat.

Serf Lords

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock with live music video production and a vinyl swap. Album release show!

Seeking Approval, Karma Kat, Evelia

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.

Rosie and the Ratdogs, Ghuts, Somnuri

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

Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.

GHUTS New York post-metal.

SOMNURI Brooklyn-based doom/sludge/stoner metal.

Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament

UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. Proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.givebutter.com/2025cottageclassic

Event Series Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

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

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Star Wars Day

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Meet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Check Your Ego at the Door

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Join Lisa Mende to learn the basics of working ensemble improv comedy including etiquette, object work and more. 11 a.m.2 p.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Chess Tournament

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

Stop by for an informal tournament open to all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

David Nail

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37.53–50.26. www.georgiatheatre.com

DAVID NAIL Soulful and candid country artist who received a Grammy-nomination for his song "Turning Home."

Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Enjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating the life of Miss Pam. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Noise Mountain, Slumbering Sun, Frisson

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

Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.

SLUMBERING SUN Traditional doom band out of Texas.

FRISSON Athens post-metal.

The High Tea Drag Show

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Mary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Breastfest

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This breast cancer awareness fundraiser will feature local health organizations and partners, specialty slush and cocktails, a silent auction and more. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

STEAM Monday

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

All ages are invited to help with two science experiments. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

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

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Paul. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee