Calendar Picks
Juneteenth Celebration | Thursday, June 19 @ 3:00 pm | ACC City Hall
Juneteenth Celebration ACC City Hall
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Juneteenth Celebration ACC City Hall
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Voices of Athens
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensOfficial AthFest affiliated event presented by Neighborhood Books featuring spoken word poetry and book readings. 3–5 p.m. www.athfest.com
SHITFEST
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesSHITFEST. 3 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/cozybar179
MR. TRANSMISSION Local band with new brakes and tires.
GNATS Miami, FL punk.
TOOTSIE No info available.
REGULATOR Local punk band.
OSCURITY Noisy synth punk.
DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
CRITTER FRITTER Athens punk.
GUNGA No info available.
Miley-Roth, Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MILEY-ROTH The musical project of two Athens music veterans, keyboardist Dan Roth and guitarist John Miley. (8 p.m.)
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (9 p.m.)
The Rishis, Dog Person, Ozello
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control. (8 p.m.)
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. (9 p.m.)
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta. (10 p.m.)
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Ellis G, Cryin Gosling, Austie, Raven
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive Wire Outdoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ELLIS G Athens DJ. (8 p.m.)
CRYIN GOSLING Soft Georgia boy emo. (9 p.m.)
AUSTIE Athens-based producer and DJ. (10 p.m.)
RAVEN Local DJ playing IDM. (11 p.m.)
pondgorl, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Your Ex’s Pets
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory. (9 p.m.)
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town. (10 p.m.)
YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell with a new release that explores social performance, masculinity, infatuation and alienation in shapeshifting songs with playful arrangements and hooks throughout. (11 p.m.)
DJ Harold, DJ Play
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DJ HAROLD Spinning the best of Latin music. (9 p.m.)
DJ PLAY The stage name of Jhony Ruiz, one of the best radio-experienced Latin DJs in Atlanta. (10 p.m.)
DJ HAROLD Spinning the best of Latin music. (11 p.m.)
DJ PLAY The stage name of Jhony Ruiz, one of the best radio-experienced Latin DJs in Atlanta. (12 a.m.)
Zeerza, LVNDNSEA, low.again, D:RC, Ellwin
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive Wire Indoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ZEERZA Athens-based electronic DJ. (9 p.m.)
LVNDSEA Local DJ. (10 p.m.)
LOW.AGAIN Experimental instrumental hip hop. (11 p.m.)
D:RC A mainstay of the Southeast dance music scene since the mid '90s. Although his first love will always be drum and bass, his obsession with bass music has found him championing emerging styles like dubstep and UK/future garage. (12 a.m.)
ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass. (1 a.m.)
Silent Euphony, ENOX, Guillotine A.D., Music Hates You
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody. (9:30 p.m.)
ENOX Powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in Athens known for their explosive sound and electrifying live performances. (10:15 p.m.)
GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal. (11 p.m.)
MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001. (12 a.m.)
JiiG, DAYDRNKRZ
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (10 p.m.)
DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy. (10:30 p.m.)
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (11:30 p.m.)
Kuroma, Honeyknife, Heffner
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
KUROMA Contorted pop by multi-instrumentalist Hank Sullivant of The Whigs. (10 p.m.)
HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy. (11 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (12 a.m.)
Victor Charlie, The Naysayers, Glance of Dismissal
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001. (10 p.m.)
THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads. (11 p.m.)
GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community. (12 a.m.)
Organically Programmed, Matt Kovacevich, Grant Evans
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lowyoyostuffathensga
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. Solo set.
MATT KOVACEVICH Local musician.
GRANT EVANS Local artist using tape loops and electronics to create expansive, rumbling soundscapes.
Modern Skirts, The Bad Ends, Luxury Vehicle
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MODERN SKIRTS A rare performance from this now-disbanded foursome that has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (10 p.m.)
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (11:30 p.m.)
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums. (12:30 a.m.)
The Vassar Blondes, Nicholas Mallis & The Borealis, Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Female-fronted indie rock band formed in Athens in 2018. (10 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (11:10 p.m.)
ATTICUS RONESS Electric stage persona with a knack for genres ranging from country to 2000s alt-folk to hard rock & britpop. (12:15 a.m.)
Slightly Famous Somebodies, Will Slater & The 53, Flatline Drive
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SLIGHTLY FAMOUS SOMEBODIES Band composed of folks who have worked in the music and show businesses. (10 p.m.)
WILL SLATER & THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds. (11:20 p.m.)
FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie. (12:20 a.m.)
Viv and the Things, Florry, Honeypuppy, Bayou Princess
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. (10 p.m.)
FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration. (11 p.m.)
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (12 a.m.)
BAYOU PRINCESS Weirdo hyper dance rock with moments of swampy sedation, equal parts silly and dark. (1 a.m.)
David Barbe, Nina Garbus, Night Palace, KIT
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar. (10:30 p.m.)
NINA GARBUS Experimental art-pop group based in Atlanta. (11:15 p.m.)
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (12 a.m.)
KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (1 a.m.)
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
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
Classic City vs. Atlanta Rolling Ruckus Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Atlanta’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
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.
Embodying Character Workshop
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and explore various improv tools and building anchors for character development and more. 11 a.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Oconee Music, Merit Music Academy Students
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)
ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)
OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (2:30 p.m.)
MERIT MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENTS Performances from members of Merit Music Academy, a private lessons school in Athens that places an emphasis on self-expression through support and exploration. (3:30 p.m.)
Tropical Breeze Steel Band, Stella Groove, Fawney Rig, Yumbo Tron, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, The Vegabonds
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.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. (12:30 p.m.)
STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 p.m.)
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (2:25 p.m.)
YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)
THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)
Dragana, Sutherland, Lánre, Eli Eternal, Me’An Mills, Anna Kellam, Grassland
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. (1 p.m.)
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland. (2 p.m.)
LÁNRE Atlanta-based R&B, pop and electronic singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and punchy lyrics. (2:55 p.m.)
ELI ETERNAL The stage name of Athens-born rapper Chris Elder, who draws from the storytelling roots of hip hop while embracing a classic sound. (3:10 p.m.)
ME'AN MILLS Americana roots rock band formed in Statesboro in 1987. (4 p.m.)
ANNA KELLAM Athens-based folk-pop artist who is in the process of releasing her first album, recorded with Tommy Trautwein at We Bought a Zoo Records. (5 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (6:15 p.m.)
Monster Jam
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesMassive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Symphonic Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Quintet Athens to hear musical stories, learn about instruments and make friends. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Little Gold, Rhymes With Tea Party Florist, All Gods
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
RHYMES WITH TEA PARTY FLORIST The worst-kept secret in rock and roll history.
ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.
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. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Cows at the Library
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom to meet real cows and learn about the processing of milk. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Stream Ecology
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 11:30 a.m $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
The Sizzling Summer Secret Cinema Comedy Movie Marathon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSixth annual marathon featuring five classic comedies, trivia, prizes and more. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafting Sapphics Social
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy an evening of bracelet making and community mingling. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flower Pressing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn how to make your own flower press and then press flowers. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Pride Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge in celebration of Pride Month with host Jess. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com