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
Storytime with LuLu M. Rogers
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLuly will read The You Kind of Kind and share songs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Create with Canva
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesLearn to create signs, graphics, stickers and more using Canva. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ogelthorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
LatinxFest
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual cultural festival celebrating LatinX heritage will feature food, music, dance and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.latinxfestath.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust 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
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a panel discussion. RSVP by text. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2866
PrideFest 2024
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks and more. FREE! 1–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Critter Tales
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to a story about nature, then go outside for an activity. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/scnc
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Looking Out My Back Door
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept14
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR An Athens songwriter tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival featuring performances by Shelby McLeod, William Tonks, Todd Cowart, Brodye Brooks, Tommy Jordan, Casey King, Curt Spell and Dodd Ferrelle.
Adam Klein
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.1818brewing.com
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.
(Nice Dream)
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA6–9 p.m. FREE! www.strangeduckbrewing.com
(NICE DREAM) Athens-based Radiohead tribute band performs songs from The Bends, OK Computer and more.
Caroline Aiken
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
Country River Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
Lunar Vacation, Rose Hotel
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences.
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
Artist Talk
The Humid 675 Pulaski St., Suite 700, Athens, GA, United StatesRobert Lyons will discuss his 50-year career as a photographer and educator, with a pop-up display of photo books. 7:30 p.m. www.thehumid.com
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Athens Pride weekend. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
MILE FROM MEADOW
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States8 p.m. $10. www.davids105.com
MILE FROM MEADOW Three-piece band from Monroe playing originals and covers.
Guillotine A.D, Beast Mode, Maha Pralaya, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Weekend. 8 p.m. $15, $25/weekend pass. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal.
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
MAHA PRALAYA Athens black metal and death metal.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
The Ladies of…, Salvo
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE LADIES OF... Glam and power pop-infused rock and roll featuring singer James Hall.
SALVO Band formerly known as Pain with uplifting songs about love, perseverance and hope in the midst of struggle.
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
Sumotastic Saturday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin in the fun and watch or participate with sumo suit match ups. Ages 14 & up. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Animal Services’ canine outreach event provides a chance to meet shelter dogs and learn how you can get involved with shelter animals. Third Sundays, 1–3 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
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
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Poetry Reading
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrandon Som and Siwar Masannat will read from their collections as part of the Asian American Literature Festival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Moms Unhinged
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedians talk about motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating and more. 7 p.m. $28. www.mortontheatre.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Five by Five
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
FIVE BY FIVE: GEORGIA BRASS AND GEORGIA WINDS QUINTETS Ten of UGA's powerhouse instrumental faculty launch the Faculty Chamber Ensemble Series.
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Third Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter becoming the target of an evil ninja clan, a businessman must enlist the help of a ninja hunter in A Life of a Ninja. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
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
