Calendar Picks
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas | Saturday, June 28 @ 6:00 pm | The Foundry
Segar Jazz Affair, ... The Foundry
Athens Choral Festival | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Athens Choral Festival Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Medea | Saturday, June 28 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players
Medea Town & Gown Players
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Segar Jazz Affair, ... The Foundry
Athens Choral Festival Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Medea Town & Gown Players
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Pete the Cat Meet and Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, crafts and more plus a visit by Pete the Cat. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
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
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
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
Songwriters in the Round
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring a set of three songwriters sharing songs.
Book Launch & Literature Reading
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Benjamin Ray Allee’s celebrates the debut of his short story collection Mediac along with readings from Athens area writers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.buvezathens.com
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.
Dead Cool, Idol Talk, Gorgeous Beast, DJ Tomb Lily
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD COOL Dark electronic music from Wilmington, NC.
IDOL TALK Darkwave and post-punk trio from Carrboro, NC.
GORGEOUS BEAST Darkwave dance-pop project by Erica Strout (Motherfucker, Dream Tent, Incendiaries).
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
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
Lunchtime Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a lunch and enjoy a screening of the family-friendly movie The Wild Robot. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Calm & Color
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Teen Services librarians to enjoy calming music and crafting. Grades 6-12. 3 p.m FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Anxie-trees
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtist Hayley Tankersely teaches how to channel anxiety into drawings of trees. Ages 16 & up. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Interstellar Echoes
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.39. www.georgiatheatre.com
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.
KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
MEGHAN DOWLEN Janet Jackson inspired pop meets Lizzy Mercier Descloux experimentation.
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
Chop Shop V
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Real Wow, Blab School, Father Werewolf
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
REAL WOW Athens band with a perhaps familiar and altogether noisy, angular indie rock sound. Debut album release show!
BLAB SCHOOL Anthemic, dissonant post-punk rock out of Durham, NC.
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens band that entrances with hypnotic, hard-hitting post-rock.
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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Neurographic Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about this free-flowing style of art that is used as a meditative tool and then create your own individual artwork. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
A Knight of Memories
St. Joseph Catholic Parish School 958 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA, United StatesA celebration of the St. Joseph Catholic Parish School’s 75th featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, auctions and more. 5-9 p.m. $125-800. www.tinyurl.com/sjsknights
Camp Amped July Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED JUNE FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
Tropical Breeze Steel Band
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (members), $20 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds.
Udder, Hayride, Viv and the Things
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
UDDER The heavy rock/proto grunge band that played in Athens between 1990 and 1992 returns for a record release show.
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
Flatline Drive, Telephone Pole
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
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.
2025 International Chess Day Celebration
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaChess and Community invites the community to their 1st annual family-friendly event featuring a tri-city chess tournament, live music, food trucks and more. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org