Calendar Picks
Urinetown the Musical | Friday, August 8 @ 7:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater
Urinetown the Musical Oconee Youth Theater
Ag Fest | Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 am | Farmview Market
Ag Fest Farmview Market
Take This! Open House | Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 am | Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Take This! Open House Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
Ghastly Horror Society
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the DIY horror film Meat Machine. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Leanne Morgan
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesComedian leaning into her Southern charm on her “Just Getting Started” tour. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $49–170. www.classiccenter.com
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Anthony Family, Pixi3punch, Crybaby
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ANTHONY FAMILY Anthony Anzaldo of Ceremony's '80s pop-inspired solo project.
PIXI3PUNCH Electronic project of Alex Chesna.
CRYBABY New Athens band led by Assata.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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
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.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.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
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 certified therapy dog Maisy Jane. Ages 4 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVictoria Dugger will discuss her exhibition “Peach Fuzz” and release limited-edition prints. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Teens 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
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
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead an open mic on third Thursdays. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Monthly Movie Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesImprov group Take This! will perform an abridged version of movie favorites. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Them Dirty Roses, Jameson Tank
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.40watt.com
THEM DIRTY ROSES Charismatic Southern rock band from Alabama.
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
Thayer Sarrano, Cheap Heaven
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland." Shaky 10 year anniversary show!
CHEAP HEAVEN Synth project of JoJo Glidewell.
Penelope Road, Wim Tapley & the Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.39. www.georgiatheatre.com
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Cosmic Charlie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $28.45. www.georgiatheatre.com
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.
The Verve Pipe, Better Than Better Than Ezra
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
THE VERVE PIPE Alternative rock band from Michigan known for hit songs including "The Freshmen" and "Photograph."
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
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.
Greylow, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Karma Kat, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
GREYLOW Genre-blending garage rock.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
KAMRA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Beau Anderson, Wyld Staleyz, Hego Crazyboy, Blood Moon Riot
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAU ANDERSON Atlanta-based maker of loud noises and former guitarist of The Twotakes and Seven Year Witch.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
HEGO CRAZYBOY Rock group from Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA.
BLOOD MOON RIOT Witchy hard rock from Birmingham, AL.
The Midknighters
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
THE MIDKNIGHTERS Rock and roll four-piece from Athens.
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
Great Southeast Pollinator Count
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to count pollinators, practice in the native garden, then log your results online. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! accgov.com/146/Athens-Clarke-County
Metal Enameling Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of fusing glass to copper to make enameled earrings. Supplies provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $30. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Board Game Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA family-friendly event with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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 soup and chili cook-off. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe exhibitions “Cloudland,” “The Art of the Mixtape” and “Below the Surface” will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Heffner, The Love.Craft Band, Julia Barfield
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4–8 p.m. $10 (children), 20. www.lovecraftathens.org
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
HEFFNER Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.