Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2019 Japanese musical comedy film Dance With Me. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Rowan Newby, Liz Farrell, Dadgum
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Brenda Bean’s Birds!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBird expert Brenda Bean educates with different species of performing birds. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SHITFEST III
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesSHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179
REASON TO HATE Traditional hardcore punk out of Atlanta.
BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.
VIOLENT VIOLET Local punk trio infused with a unique blend of surf and garage rock.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
DEGREASER New act from Atlanta.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
An Epic Life
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPlay the 500 card game involving tripping over frogs, besting a sphinx at its riddles while inebriated, having the skeleton of your dreams returned to you and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
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
Improv with Flying Squid Comedy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Jeremy Minnick’s exhibition of wood board designs will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Daniel Hutchens Honorary Shebang Delang Jubilee & Magic Show
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.livewireathens.com
DANIEL HUTCHENS HONORARY SHEBANG DELANG JUBILEE & MAGIC SHOW Dozens of musicians will gather to pay tribute to the life and extensive song catalog of Bloodkin's Daniel Hutchens. Proceeds will benefit Nuçi's Space.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a music performance by Elf Power. 7–10 p.m. $10. www.athfest.com
John McCauley, T. Hardy Morris
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $30–35. www.hendershotsathens.com
JOHN MCCAULEY Singer-songwriter from the alternative folk-rock band Deer Tick.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Elf Power
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest Kickoff Party. 7 p.m. (film), 9 p.m. (music). $10. athfest.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. Tonight's performance will follow a screening of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. documentary.
Nateball’s Little Funnybone
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensNathan Wright hosts two comedy shows, Five Minutes of Fire featuring 15 Athens comedians (7 p.m., $16) and Featured Foursome with headliner Lanny Farmer (9:30 p.m., $16). www.athfest.com
bad posture club, Peter Webb, Liliana Hudgens, DPCD
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BAD POSTURE CLUB Old timey-inspired queer folk outfit from Minneapolis.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative, jazz-influenced experimental folk.
LILIANA HUDGENS Cosmic country musician from Asheville, NC.
DPCD Strange nostalgia and parlor music from Chicago.
International Day of Yoga
Highland Yoga Athens 196 Alps Road, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/athens-yoga
Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Sourdough Starters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make starters of sourdough for baking bread at home. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe OCAF Members Exhibition and “The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Organically Programmed, Cardynal + the Flock, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, The Asymptomatics, Heffner
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (5 p.m.)
CARDYNAL + THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies. (5:50 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local weirdo pop act that combines elements of new wave, post-punk, disco and surf rock and claims a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (6:45 p.m.)
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Rambunctious indie-rock party ensemble that dips into post-punk, funk and even psychedelic folk rock. (7:50 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (9 p.m.)
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Neat Freak, Goodhost, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Triplicate, Silent Disco with Booty Boyz
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. (5:25 p.m.)
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements. (6:15 p.m.)
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song. (7:15 p.m.)
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid. (8:25 p.m.)
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio formed by Z-dawg the Booty Hunter, Immuzikation and Twin Powers that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess. (9 p.m.)
Family Fishing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Full Moon School of Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from Full Moon School of Music's summer camp program will show off what they learned. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.)
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Tommy Townsend, Woody Garrison, William Tonks, Clay Leverett with John Neff, Mannequin Party
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man. (7:15 p.m.)
WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m.)
WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (8:45 p.m.)
CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The 20+ year Athens resident playing rock and country with his longtime bandmate John Neff. (9:30 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. Vic Awards finalist! (10:15 p.m.)
