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Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s
Hotline TNT, Sour W... Hendershot’s
Clay Horowitz | Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Clay Horowitz Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Film Festival | Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
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
Dave Forker, Benny St. Peixe
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
BENNY ST. PEIXE Atlanta-based bass player layering and looping jazz. (10 a.m.)
2025 BouleYard
BoulevardThe annual neighborhood-wide yard sale supports the Boulevard Neighborhood Association with individual homes setting up yard sales. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.boulevardathens.com/bouleyard.html
Fall Foothills Hiking Trail Ultimate Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGuided 2.5-mile hike with information about the ultimate hike program and how it works to end childhood cancer. 9 a.m. $5 parking. www.ultimatehike.org
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
Public Tour
North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility 150 N. Oconee Access Rd., United StatesJoin a guided tour of the newly updated facility, and discover how technology and sustainable practices are transforming water reclamation. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activities
Open House
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the studio’s dance and theater programs for children and dance and fitness classes for adults. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.thestudioath.com
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
5 Year Anniversary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the brewery’s 5th anniversary with a guided spirits tastings, live music, dance party and more. 12–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Interactive Story Lab
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Foodie Saturdays
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is cookout and grilled foods. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Happiness Is
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleHappiness Is. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15. www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org
CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Summer program featuring a feel-good musical cabaret of songs.
Dub Bonanza Block Party
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDay 2. 2 p.m. $10. www.livewireathens.com
DUB BONANZA BLOCK PARTY A two-day showcase of dub music and the new sound system built by Patrick Kascak of Black Mountain Sound, featuring performances from JiiG, Farin, SHΛKTi SOUND and more.
Minecraft Movie Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the PG-rated movie. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Postpartum Storytelling Project
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the zine project collecting postpartum stories from the community, hear stories from participants and discuss ways to strengthen community care for new parents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
Sip & Smash
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesSmash bottles and unleash your creativity to make resin art. Registration required. 5 p.m. $55. www.hotelabacusathens.com
Golden Bowl, Bugs Eat Books
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5 Year Anniversary. 6–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
GOLDEN BOWL Local garage alt-country band.
BUGS EAT BOOKS Fearsome foursome that plays jangly, chaotic and surferyish indie pop.
Ordinary Boys, New Dawn Fades
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
ORDINARY BOYS The Smiths and Morrissey tribute band.
NEW DAWN FADES Joy Division and New Order tribute band.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Corinne Wilkinson and live music by Fiddlebone. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
FIDDLEBONE Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore 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]
Tattoo Logic, Karma Kat
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
KAMRA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
TATTOO LOGIC Athens-based five piece funk punk band with compositional chops.
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOTLINE TNT DIY alternative rock and shoegaze band from New York City.
SOUR WIDOWS Bay area alternative rock.
Wieuca, Midsummer Motel, Trepid
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
Mavens Dance Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA ladies-only dance party for the 35+ crowd to dance and socialize outside the club environment. Percentage of proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 7–11 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com/pages/events
Good Gosh Fest Night 3
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 3. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 per night, $20 for all three. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Singer-songwriter and artist from Birmingham, AL who has played with The Dexateens, Verbena, and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
Schmooze, Intension, Remnant of a Loss, Electric Gemini
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
REMNANT OF A LOSS Atlanta-based alt-rock and hardcore band.
ELECTRIC GEMINI Heavy Atlanta trio alternating between slow hypnotic grooves and fast shredding.
Scarlet Stitch
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Clay Horowitz
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of stand up comedy with the world tour headliner and local support. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Father Werewolf, Lemonmnm, Burly Ivy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens band that entrances with hypnotic, hard-hitting post-rock.
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Movies by Moonlight
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Son Latino, DJ Yuri
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.georgiatheatre.com
SON LATINO Tropical band.
DJ YURI Spinning bachata, merengue, cumbia, reggaeton and more.
Andy Sydow & the Minor League
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ANDY SYDOW & THE MINOR LEAGUE Americana, rock and folk singer-songwriter from Denver whose lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Late Night Dance Party
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, Athens10 p.m. FREE! www.gofundme.com/f/help-samuel-gribbon-fight-cancer
LATE NIGHT DANCE PARTY Tunes by DJ Immuzikation in benefit of local chef Sam Gribbon's fight against cancer.
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
Classic City vs. Fayetteville Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Fayetteville’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.
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore 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]
Artist Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by local artist Tara Tanner will be on display with music by Dave Forker of Custom Concern. 2:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Dave Forker
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTara Tanner Artist Reception. 2:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers.
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