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Opening Reception | Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center

Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center

Athens Clay Trail | Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am | Various Locations

Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am

Athens Clay Trail

Various Locations

Historic Athens Heritage Walk | Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm | Contact for Location

Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm

Historic Athens Her...

Contact for Location

The Violin Summit Project | Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm

The Violin Summit P...

40 Watt Club
Thursday, June 5 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center
Saturday, June 7 @ 9:00 am

Athens Clay Trail

Various Locations
Saturday, June 7 @ 2:00 pm

Historic Athens Her...

Contact for Location
Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00 pm

The Violin Summit P...

40 Watt Club

Event Series Tarot & Tea

Tarot & Tea

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Gather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

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

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Georgia Science Junction

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

During this interactive talk, learn what misinformation is, how to combat it and practice effective communication. 7 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/4kmQELA

Boots & Brews Line Dancing

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

Learn the line dancing basics from host Lindsey. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

rickoLus, David Barbe, Jones Murphy

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

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

RICKOLUS Jacksonville, FL singer-songwriter with a power pop tinged garage rock sound.

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.

JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down, a recently released album featuring members of Michael, Nuclear Tourism and Telemarket.

Event Series Blues Jam

Blues Jam

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

9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Camp Amped Half Day Finale

Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States

12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org

CAMP AMPED HALF DAY FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.

Event Series Check The Signs

Check The Signs

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

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

CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Joe Leone

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com

JOE LEONE Singer, songwriter and producer of R&B and Soul.

Connor Lawley

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

CONNOR LAWLEY Singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist blending the soulful echoes of classic rock and country with a fresh, young energy.

Pitch A Friend

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

Make a slideshow about why your friend is great, then present it in an evening of friendship, fun and laughs. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

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.

Brother Fat

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

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

BROTHER FAT Highly percussive rock, blues and funk band formed in honor of the late Count M'Butu, who was the conga specialist of The Derek Trucks Band.

Cody Bolden and the Road Hands

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

CODY BOLDEN AND THE ROAD HANDS Atlanta-based country band with a funky flair.

Family Day: Visual Beats

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

Learn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Litter Clean Up

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter League team to help pick up litter in the community. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! uga.givepulse.com/event/612947-kaccb-litter-league-cleanups

Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

In this inaugural competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $15. www.missblacknortheastga.com

Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two shows). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/ShawnMullinsJune13

SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.

DEE LUCAS National recording artist and saxophonist who is anticipating anticipating his upcoming release, Twenty, which celebrates his 20 years as solo recording artist. Event will also feature poetry by Angela The Artist and Brittany Lynch and a book signing by Hazel Roach and Brittany Lynch.

Big Sauty

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

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

BIG SAUTY Funky band with a unique twist, incorporating jazz, funk, a little bit of rock and a touch of bluegrass.

Ashes to Omens, Murder the Mood, Rosie and the Ratdogs

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.89. www.georgiatheatre.com

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.

MURDER THE MOOD Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.

Phantom Dan, Cactus Jackson

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

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.

CATUS JACKSON Band featuring Rory Riley, Nick Skillman and Dillon Knight.

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 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