Calendar Picks

Poetry for the People | Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm | Dudley Park

Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm

Poetry for the People

Dudley Park

Athens Improv Festival | Saturday, August 23 @ 6:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Saturday, August 23 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Improv Festival

Flying Squid Comedy

Planet Queer Prom | Saturday, August 23 @ 8:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, August 23 @ 8:00 pm

Planet Queer Prom

40 Watt Club
Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm

Poetry for the People

Dudley Park
Saturday, August 23 @ 6:00 pm

Athens Improv Festival

Flying Squid Comedy
Saturday, August 23 @ 8:00 pm

Planet Queer Prom

40 Watt Club

Dark Entries Karaoke

Dark Entries Karaoke

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens

DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.

Slow Parade

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.

The Dirty Guv’nahs, Yes Ma’am Band

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE DIRTY GUV'NAHS American rock and roll for the people based out of Knoxville, TN.

YES MA'AM BAND Versatile rockers from Dallas, TX.

January, Liz Farrell, Eight Pictures

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com

JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.

LIZ FARRELL Singer with folk, jazz and indie pop influences manifesting in heartfelt, intentional through-lines of ukulele and piano.

EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.

Barnhouse, Solstice, Landline

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com

BARNHOUSE Local five-piece rock band.

SOLSTICE Indie-rock quintet from Knoxville, TN that recently released its EP Petrichor.

LANDLINE Local Southern rock band.

Karaoke

Karaoke

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.

Cardynal & DK, Nony1, 96Vizion

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DK & CARDYNAL Two local hip-hop artists performing their new collaborative album, Bird Brain. Release show!

NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.

96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.

The Original Splitz Band

The Original Splitz Band

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

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.

Wade Hudson

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Board Games

Board Games

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

UGA vs. Marshall

Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face Marshall Thundering Herd. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

NothingIfAnything, Vindictive Mind, The Afterdawn, Exchange BLVD

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

NOTHINGIFANYTHING Post-hardcore/noise rock band from Athens.

VINDICTIVE MIND Alternative metal band from Gainesville.

THE AFTERDAWN Heavy metal band from Douglasville.

EXCHANGE BLVD Post-grunge/punk band from Athens.

Dave Matthews Tribute Band

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.40. www.georgiatheatre.com

DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND Tribute band that has been honing its craft for over 20 years with heartfelt recreation of DMB’s musical spirit.

Sam Holt Band

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/LiveWireAthensAug30

SAM HOLT BAND Americana and country jam group from Atlanta joined by Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic for a special "Remembering Mikey Year 23" set.

Little Mae, Spitehound, Women in STEM

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.

SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

Cam Smith and the Lawless, Workin’ Past Midnight, Jaxonville

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

CAM SMITH AND THE LAWLESS High-energy Southern rock and country band based in Athens that blends the grit of classic rock with the soul of country music.

WORKIN' PAST MIDNIGHT Local rock band.

JAXONVILLE Five-piece band from Athens, formerly known as El Camino.

Magyar, The Compartmentalizationists, Pure Ed

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

MAGYAR Athenian shoegaze/math rock power trio.

THE COMPARTMENTALIZATIONISTS Surf-adjacent noise rock featuring Jeffrey Butzer of Club Silencio and Bicycle Eaters.

PURE ED Alternative grunge rock from Atlanta.

Ethan Mullinax

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

ETHAN MULLINAX Local indie singer-songwriter.

Silent Disco

Silent Disco

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Summer Send Off Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse vintage clothes, jewelry, art, fall goods and summer mementos. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SIM Race Sunday

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drive for fun or compete for fastest lap at Watkins Glen in an American sports car. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Folie à Quatre

Folie à Quatre

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

FOLIE À QUATRE Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitar, accordion and double bass.

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Hog-Eyed Man

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

OCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.ocaf.com

HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo is accompanied by special guests to blend Appalachian old-time music with multicultural traditions.

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

The 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.

Simon Joyner & the Nervous Stars, Leah Senior, Rowan Newby

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SIMON JOYNER & THE NERVOUS STARS Singer-songwriter from Omaha, NE who has been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels.

LEAH SENIOR Australian artist whose music plays on the traditions of folk music from the 1960s and '70s.

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.

Jumping Gym

Jumping Gym

Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens

Explore a bouncy wonderland with big jumps and soft landings. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

ESL

ESL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Music Bingo

Music Bingo

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Join in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens