Calendar Picks
Primordial Void Listening Party | Saturday, May 31 @ 2:00 pm | Low Yo Yo
Primordial Void Lis... Low Yo Yo
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival | Saturday, May 31 @ 5:30 pm | Forest Heights Neighborhood
Forest Heights Blue... Forest Heights Neighborhood
10th Annual Bark & Wine | Saturday, May 31 @ 6:00 pm | Historic Smithonia Farm
10th Annual Bark &#... Historic Smithonia Farm
David Cross | Saturday, May 31 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
David Cross 40 Watt Club
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Patty Tacuri. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1978 action comedy film Trucker Yaro VII: Another Odyssey of Momojiro. 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.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music bingo. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.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.
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
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.
Color Chemistry Magic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Snook as he showcases the magic of color-changing chemistry science. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe summer series features seven artists across six new exhibitions. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesKeith Bennett’s “ORB COMPULSIVE DISORDER” and Mike Landers’s “Black & White Lego” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction with this month’s selection The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Drunken Prayer, Doom Slayer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DRUNKEN PRAYER Americana project of Morgan Greer with songs that could emerge from a highly blissed-out biker bar or a swampy ashram.
DOOM SLAYER No info available.
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.
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
Lunch and Learn
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesYvonne Davenport will give a presentation about Visually Impaired Specialized Training and Services (VISTAS) Center’s older blind program. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Slices of My Life” features watercolor paintings by award-winning local artist William Lum. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event featuring short presentations surrounding the theme pride month. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THUNDER ISLAND YACHT ROCK DANCE PARTY Hosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower in addition to improv and comedy.
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House
UGA Horticultural Farm 1221 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GeorgiaThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTextile painter Yanira Vissepó will demonstrate how to make your own indigo-dyed shibori fabrics. Supplied provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $20. www.accgovega.myrec.com
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
PrideFest 2025
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Funk on the Lawn
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesFunk on the Lawn. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
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.
