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John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Big Family Read

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

Discuss Cressida Cowell’s novel How To Train Your Dragon and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Canvas & Chords

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

An annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org

 

The Humdingers

Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville

6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.

Event Series Vinyl Open Decks

Vinyl Open Decks

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.

The Convenience, Viv and the Things, Microtrak

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

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

THE CONVENIENCE New Orleans indie rock duo that recently released its second LP, Like Cartoon Vampires.

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

MICROTRAK Post-country musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.

Intension, Futon, Velvet Edge

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

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

INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.

FUTON Alternative rock band that released its debut single, "River," last year.

VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.

Bugs Eat Books, Girl Saint, Skirr

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BUGS EAT BOOKS Fearsome foursome that plays jangly, chaotic and surferyish indie pop.

GIRL SAINT Electronic dream pop from Atlanta.

SKIRR Jazzy post-rock band.

High Tea: A Drag Show

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

A drag show hosted by Mary Jane Haze featuring Dior Luxx, Kimberly Marie Bodacious, special guest Cola Fizz and more. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

The Rishis, DQE, Burly Ivy

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control.

DQE Band formed by singer-songwriter Grace Braun, formerly known as Dairy Queen Empire.

BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.

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

Boat Music, Artificial Go, Meghan Dowlen

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

BOAT MUSIC Ambient project of Zach Ritter.

ARTIFICIAL GO Not quite post-punk, not quite pop. The musical equivalent of a kid laughing and spinning in circles just for fun.

MEGHAN DOWLEN Janet Jackson inspired pop meets Lizzy Mercier Descloux experimentation.

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

Event Series Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

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

Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 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 Funny Femmes

Funny Femmes

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

An all-femme showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

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

Athentic Book Club

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

Discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

The Randall Bramblett Band

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu

THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.

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

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.