Calendar Picks

Primordial Void Listening Party | Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm | Low Yo Yo

Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm

Primordial Void Lis...

Low Yo Yo

Forest Heights Blueberry Festival | Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30 pm | Forest Heights Neighborhood

Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30 pm

Forest Heights Blue...

Forest Heights Neighborhood

10th Annual Bark & Wine | Saturday, May 31 @ 6:00 pm | Historic Smithonia Farm

Saturday, May 31 @ 6:00 pm

10th Annual Bark &#...

Historic Smithonia Farm

David Cross | Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 pm

David Cross

40 Watt Club
Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm

Primordial Void Lis...

Low Yo Yo
Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30 pm

Forest Heights Blue...

Forest Heights Neighborhood
Saturday, May 31 @ 6:00 pm

10th Annual Bark &#...

Historic Smithonia Farm
Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 pm

David Cross

40 Watt Club

Event Series A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

The Original Screw Tops

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

1 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics.

Event Series 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

SOFAR Fundraiser

Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United States

Celebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org

Dadgum, Josey

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.

JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.

Rapid Channel, Buster Chrome, Remnant of a Loss

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

8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

RAPID CHANNEL Local alternative thrash-metal, punk rock and grunge trio.

BUSTER CHROME Charming bachelor rock from Macon dueling Ernie Keebler.

REMNANT OF A LOSS Atlanta-based alt-rock and hardcore band.

Kaimera, DayGlo Mourning, Thrumm

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com

KAIMERA Atlanta-based grunge and art rock.

DAYGLO MOURNING Atlanta-based classic doom metal with a focus on huge tone and tasty riffs.

THRUMM Southern doom metal that's like a blend of every phase of Black Sabbath.

Oxystar, Microbone, Painting Airbud

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

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.

MICROBONE No info available.

PAINTING AIRBUD Two-piece math rock jam band from Greer, SC.

Event Series 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

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring 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

Event Series pondgorl

pondgorl

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

Event Series Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Queer Speed Dating

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

A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 37 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series 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

Teen Writing Hangout

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

Stop by to share your writing and brainstorm ideas. Grades 6–12. 67 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series 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.

Event Series 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.

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Open Mic

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.libbaloops.com

OPEN MIC Hosted by Libbaloops. Sign up online or in person starting at 6 p.m.

Liz Farrell, Matt Knox, Valley of Giants

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

Bitter Swede Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.

VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Shadowfist Power Lunch

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

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org