Calendar Picks
Artist Talk | Thursday, July 31 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Artist Talk Lyndon House Arts Center
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction | Saturday, August 2 @ 1:30 pm | ACC Library
Georgia Writers Hal... ACC Library
Southern Hospitality | Saturday, August 2 @ 5:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Southern Hospitality 40 Watt Club
No Kingdom, Hunger Anthem, Magyar | Saturday, August 2 @ 7:00 pm | Buvez
No Kingdom, Hunger ... Buvez
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
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
World of Oz Escape Room
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Wizard of Oz-themed escape room event with clues, puzzles and more. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back-to-School Giveaway
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThis annual event offers students the opportunity to receive new backpacks for the upcoming school year. Limited quantities. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Community Health in Focus Symposium
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Human Relations Commission, panelists from local healthcare providers and moderator Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health will discuss access, equity and the future of care in Athens. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/hrc
The Sentient Pile
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesNonsensica presents an absurdist walk-through interactive funhouse-style performance event in benefit of ATHICA. Aug. 1, 7–9 p.m. Aug. 2, 1–4 p.m. $7–15. www.athica.org
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnthony “Tony” Grooms will have a Q&A with local filmmaker Jesse Freeman before being officially inducted with a light reception. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
Foodie Saturdays
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is create your own dish. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Petanque Carnival
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAClassic City Petanque Club hosts games for adults and children ages 10 & up as part of Lay Park Community Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Fun Day
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GACelebrate the facility’s 50th anniversary with games, inflatables, public swim, food trucks and a DJ. 2–5 p.m. www.accgov.com/lay
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Southern Hospitality
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER & DE LA LUNA Spinning a special set to get the night started. (5:30 p.m.)
LEX HAYLEY Singer-songwriter influenced by artists like Miley Cyrus, Bebe Rexha, Tate McRae and Ella Mai. (6:30 p.m.)
SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer. (7:15 p.m.)
BCKS Four-piece indie-alternative band based in Atlanta. (8 p.m.)
VICKIS DREAM Project blending punk, goth and metal influences. (8:45 p.m.)
THE UNKNOWN Alternative rock band from Atlanta. (9:30 p.m.)
STARDUST SONATA Four-piece band from Atlanta that pulls in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock to craft their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll. (10:15 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk. (11 p.m.)
FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences. (11:50 p.m.)
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. tr.ee/AVFoundry080225
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Doke, Fowler & Veale, Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/DokeFowlerVealeAug2
DOKE, FOWLER & VEALE Three members of Rick Fowler Acoustic Band united by their love for custom instruments from Georgia’s Deadwood Guitar Company play a collection of acoustic instrumental guitar music. The Deadwood Guitar Sessions, Vol 1 album release show!
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
No Kingdom, Hunger Anthem, Magyar
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Jesus Alvarez, Mike Patton & Dan Whitman. Like a Fire EP release show!
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
MAGYAR Math rock, shoegaze power trio led by Eric Horvath, formerly of Hypersleep and Gimme Hendrix.
Ghost Almanac
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA clip show of vintage horror films set to the synthesizer music by the band Montopolis. 8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com
Montopolis
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com
MONTOPOLIS Vintage synthesizer enthusiasts perform a live score called Ghost Almanac over the best scenes from classic horror films.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Cuddling, The Next Mourning, Gresham
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.
GRESHAM Girl band from Atlanta.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Marie Marie, Bizner
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
Vinyl Open Decks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Marketing Workshop
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBusiness owners, creatives and local entrepreneurs can learn about growth marketing and how to apply strategies to your specific businesses. Registration required. 9 a.m. $150. www.hendershotsathens.com
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.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
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
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 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.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the UGA President’s House and what might come next. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and discuss it with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com