Calendar Picks

Urinetown the Musical | Saturday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater

Saturday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm

Urinetown the Musical

Oconee Youth Theater

Beautiful Solidarity | Saturday, August 9 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Saturday, August 9 @ 8:00 pm

Beautiful Solidarity

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Urinetown the Musical | Sunday, August 10 @ 3:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater

Sunday, August 10 @ 3:00 pm

Urinetown the Musical

Oconee Youth Theater

The WannaBeatles | Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:00 pm | The Foundry

Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:00 pm

The WannaBeatles

The Foundry
Saturday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm

Urinetown the Musical

Oconee Youth Theater
Saturday, August 9 @ 8:00 pm

Beautiful Solidarity

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Sunday, August 10 @ 3:00 pm

Urinetown the Musical

Oconee Youth Theater
Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:00 pm

The WannaBeatles

The Foundry

Back to School Fest

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

This first annual back to school event features raffles, a local music lineup and more. 39:30 p.m. FREE! www.amicis.com

Dylan Lester

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.

Shock Tea, Café Bleu, Women in STEM

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SHOCK TEA Sitar rock from Atlanta.

CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

Terminally Phil, Drew Beskin

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

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor.

DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.

Brandon Sears Band

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com

BRANDON SEARS BAND Playing Southern rock jams.

Rumors

Rumors

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A comedic tale based on Neil Simon’s classic almost-murder mystery. Aug. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org

Curtis Callis & the Rural Route, Comer String Collective

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

CURTIS CALLIS & THE RURAL ROUTE Country cover tunes the old school way.

COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Playing that jingle jangle old-time string music.

blue., hambear, Stay Here, pigeon.

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

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

BLUE. Heartfelt alt-punk.

HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.

STAY HERE Rock band from Atlanta.

PIGEON. Atlanta-based homegrown emo.

Silent Disco

Silent Disco

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

Athens Drag Brunch

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Enjoy brunch and drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $10 (show only), $25 (brunch and show). www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

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

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

Rumors

Rumors

Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United States

A comedic tale based on Neil Simon’s classic almost-murder mystery. Aug. 8–9 & 14–16, 8 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org

Bluegrass Jam Session

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

2–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community.

Rail Town

Rail Town

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Wine Down. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.boutierwinery.com

RAIL TOWN Americana husband-and-wife duo.

Trio Metro

Trio Metro

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

4–6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Sundance Party

White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Sundance Party. 7–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/whitetigerathens

LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."

Schmooze, Skating Polly

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

SKATING POLLY Oklahoma sibling band fusing alt rock with DIY punk and indie pop.

DOGSMILES, Viv and the Things, Fatal Error

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

9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

DOGSMILES Polyjamerous freaks from North Florida playing keyboard-driven hardcore dance punk.

VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.

FATAL ERROR New Athens band.

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

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

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. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Creek Critters Hike

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

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

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

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Pop-Up Plant Sale

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Browse potted indoor succulents and outdoor plants. 5–7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Vietnamese Class

Vietnamese Class

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

Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Bead Crafting

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

Learn how to create crafts with perler fuse beads. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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.

Pachinko Pop

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

Screening of the 1968 comedy film Mexican Free-for-All. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

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

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com