Calendar Picks
Athens Clay Trail | Sunday, June 8 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations
Athens Clay Trail Various Locations
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025 | Sunday, June 8 @ 5:00 pm | Morton Theatre
Miss Juneteenth Pag... Morton Theatre
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Sutherland
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
Telephone Pole, Isra & The Paisleys
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Solo electric set by Quinn.
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
Dooley & Baldwin
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
DOOLEY & BALDWIN Performing an assortment of alternative rock, country and pop.
Ariana, Athens Middle East Orchestra
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ARIANA No info available.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
Drug Ducks, Vansplainer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
VANSPLAINER Heavy rock spinoff project from The Dictatortots covering topics range from pooping your pants to lawn care to Viking coprolites.
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. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Little Mae, Mannequin Party, Drí+Ensemble
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.
DRI + ENSEMBLE Indie band that uses lush vocal harmonies and dance-inducing R&B, folk and Latin influences performing the music of local artist Drí (Adriana Thomas).
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THUNDER ISLAND YACHT ROCK DANCE PARTY Hosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower in addition to improv and comedy.
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Mark Plemmons, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
Paddle to Protect
Big Dogs on the River 2525 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLocal paddle guide Oconee Joe will lead the trip and share historic and ecological knowledge about the river, with proceeds benefitting the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor Initiative. 9 a.m. $95. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com/e/paddle-to-protect-1
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
SLO-MO Saturday Mat Pilates
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLisa Yaconelli leads a morning Pilates class. Register by text. 10 a.m. $15. 706-247-4513
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTextile painter Yanira Vissepó will demonstrate how to make your own indigo-dyed shibori fabrics. Supplied provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $20. www.accgovega.myrec.com
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
2025 Wear Orange Kick-off Day
110 Thumpa Avenue 110 Thumpa Avenue, Athens, United StatesMoms Demand Action host this event to honor survivors of gun violence with stories shared by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and Phyllis Jackson, food, face painting and games. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/44QvyRb
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Printmaking Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about textures and patterns and create your own printmaking and stamp art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Broderick Flanigan for a walk through Hot Corner, the historic heart of Black entrepreneurship and culture in downtown Athens. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
PrideFest 2025
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Funk on the Lawn
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesFunk on the Lawn. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Garden Gala
Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, AthensThe UGArden hosts its 15th annual farm-to-table dinner spotlighting supporters, community members and local leaders in sustainable agriculture. 6 p.m. $120. ugarden.uga.edu
Check The Signs
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.ocaf.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Artist Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJuancho Cano’s exhibition “Visions In Pieces” will be on display with an accompanying video art piece and live music. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Juancho Cano
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JUANCHO CANO Singer-songwriter performing music alongside an art exhibition and video art piece.
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
The Violin Summit Project
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
THE VIOLIN SUMMIT PROJECT Four violinists (Ivan Strunin, Leah Calvert, Adam Poulin, Keiko Ishibashi) along with a rhythm section consisting of Jeff Reilly on drums, Tommy Sauter on bass and Erik Olsen on keys recreate the 1968 Violin Summit concert, a seminal performance in jazz violin history.
Mountain of Youth, Lea Lea
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
LEA LEA Singer-songwriter and looper dabbling in pop genres and shoegaze.
The Relics
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE RELICS Atlanta band performing catchy originals, as well as rock hits ranging from The Beatles to Green Day.
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are FINE
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesMike Bryson and Matt House perform scenes inspired by audience suggestions. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hattmouse.com
Guacamole Yesterdays
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the sci-fi romantic dramedy shot in Atlanta followed by a Q&A with its Georgia-based filmmakers. 8 p.m. $12 (general), $20 (VIP). www.athenscine.com
Ohmu, Marcel Sletten, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
The Flesh That Binds, Valletta
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.
Athens Goth Night Pride Celebration
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Pride Celebration. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
DJ DEADPARROT Goth rock, post-punk, darkwave DJ based in Atlanta.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun with a Pride show for all ages. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Morning Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
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
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
