Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of local animal shelters. www.athenscine.com
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsSept5
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
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
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Tip Top Cocktail Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample three distinct cocktails from Tip Top Proper Cocktails. 5–7 p.m. www.shoptonique.com
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHalfway to Mardi Gras Party. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Omni, Benét
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
OMNI Atlanta post-punk trio influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads and Wire.
BENÉT Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie pop, soul, R&B and experimental electronic elements.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
That’s Hot: A Y2K Dance Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
THAT'S HOT: A Y2K DANCE PARTY Local entertainment company Sound Insight throws Y2K dance party featuring DJ battles, live percussionist, sax and more.
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Goddess Complex; Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
GODDESS COMPLEX Waves of synthesizer and vocals with drum machine pulse. Noise rug, not noise table.
MICROTRAK Electronic project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
The Flying V, Peter Webb, Strange Temples
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
STRANGE TEMPLES Two-piece band crafting luminous metallic waves of riddem and midnight blues, stitching dense angular jangle onto a dark tapestry of rock-and-roll majesty.
Geordie Greep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
GEORDIE GREEP Former frontman and lead guitarist of British rock band black midi, whose solo record The New Sound has a chaotic jazz-rock sound.
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
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Story Stroll in the Park
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a walk, read a story and explore nature all at the same time. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
First Saturday Park Play
Ben Burton Park 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily groups can engage in hikes, games and activities to learn, build and explore. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Pop-Up Trail Talk
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about natural spaces in Athens with family-friendly activities, giveaways, and ways to get involved with the trails. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Butterflies & Brunch
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser for the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor will feature a presentation, brunch and a short hike on the property. 10 a.m. $45. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music and magic, swim in the lake and meet animals. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.athenswaterfestival.com
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fine Fettle Tailgate
Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaWatch the game, and enjoy food and live music. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.finefettle.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open classical play by local musicians.
UGA vs Austin Peay
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Governors. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Anyone Can Paint
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesFollow along to paint a beach scene using two colors and learning a new oil painting technique. Supplies provided. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Afternoon Kaya Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 5:15 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Kate Morrissey Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Denim Arcade
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/DenimArcadeSept6
DENIM ARCADE 80s tribute band covering Duran Duran, Def Leppard, the B-52s, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Mötley Crüe, Journey, Joan Jett, Paula Abdul, Poison and more.
Come Senior
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–50. www.project-safe.org
James McMurtry, Bonnie Whitmore
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.
BONNIE WHITMORE Americana artist who has also sung and played bass with some of the biggest names in the genre.
Gone Country Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy music from popular country musicians, line dancing and themed cocktails. 7:30–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
The Shut-Ups, forceghost, CGI Joe
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. Album release show!
FORCEGHOST Electronic psych duo based out of Augusta.
CGI JOE The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
Telephone Pole, Ether 9, Trvy & The Enemy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens.
ETHER 9 Atlanta punk band with a DIY ethic.
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
Zl!ster, Four Flat Tires, Cast List, Yes Dear
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
CAST LIST Kinda indie, kinda emo.
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
Re-Phil Night School Comedy Show
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy improv, stand-up, crowd work and food for this home-grown show’s return. 9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $16. www.workshopathens.com
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Jazz Brunch
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.
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 11:30 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge