Calendar Picks
Athens Improv Festival | Friday, August 22 @ 6:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Improv Festival Flying Squid Comedy
The Verve Pipe, Better Than Better Than Ezra | Friday, August 22 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
The Verve Pipe, Bet... 40 Watt Club
Secret Monkey Weekend, Dog Person | Friday, August 22 @ 8:00 pm | Normal Bar
Secret Monkey Weeke... Normal Bar
Poetry for the People | Saturday, August 23 @ 5:00 pm | Dudley Park
Poetry for the People Dudley Park
Opening Reception
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal painter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Beach Bumz” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.tappedathens.com
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States“Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” features the works from 46 potters from across the state with pottery sales, food, music and more. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Athens Improv Festival
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Cosmic Charlie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $28.45. www.georgiatheatre.com
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.
The Verve Pipe, Better Than Better Than Ezra
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
THE VERVE PIPE Alternative rock band from Michigan known for hit songs including "The Freshmen" and "Photograph."
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance performances, live music, DJs and social dancing. 7 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Secret Monkey Weekend, Dog Person
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SECRET MONKEY WEEKEND Garage power pop family band from Durham, NC that just released its sophomore album, Lemon Drop Hammer.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
Greylow, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Karma Kat, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
GREYLOW Genre-blending garage rock.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Beau Anderson, Wyld Staleyz, Hego Crazyboy, Blood Moon Riot
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAU ANDERSON Atlanta-based maker of loud noises and former guitarist of The Twotakes and Seven Year Witch.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
HEGO CRAZYBOY Rock group from Greenville, SC and Atlanta.
BLOOD MOON RIOT Witchy hard rock from Birmingham, AL.
The Midknighters
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
THE MIDKNIGHTERS Rock and roll four-piece from Athens.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a comedy night drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Blesstheplaya, Sxvxnt, Ugly Rob & Lavish, Kimbo Nave, HMO Sambo
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
BLESSTHEPLAYA Rapper and singer creating lit party anthems and smooth R&B tracks.
SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer.
UGLY ROB & LAVISH Up-and-coming rappers from Athens.
KIMBO NAVE Experimental artist known for his sharp lyricism and versatility across hip hop, rap and R&B genres.
HMO SAMBO Country-fried rapper blending influences.
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
Indoor Yard Sale
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse furniture, clothing, plants, books, crafts and more in benefit of PEO Sisterhood’s women’s education initiatives. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.milledge.org
Indoor Yard Sale
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse furniture, clothing, plants, books, crafts and more in benefit of PEO Sisterhood’s women’s education initiatives. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.milledge.org
Athens Sampler 5K or 10K Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk of downtown Athens and the UGA Campus. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
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
KACCB Litter League Cleanup
East Athens Development Corporation 410 McKinley Dr., AthensVolunteers will meet to pick up trash throughout Heard Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
Family Day: Brilliant Exiles
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Parisian culture and learn about important historical women with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Great Southeast Pollinator Count
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to count pollinators, practice in the native garden, then log your results online. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! accgov.com/146/Athens-Clarke-County
Metal Enameling Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of fusing glass to copper to make enameled earrings. Supplies provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $30. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, this afternoon featuring dance workshops. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15/class, $65/weekend pass. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Board Game Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA family-friendly event with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Community Class Day
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out different dance classes for all different skill levels. Registration required. 12:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Belgium Limp Listening Party
Wuxtry Records 197 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States1–5 p.m. FREE! www.wuxtryrecords.com
BELGIUM LIMP Listening party for local IDM producer's debut album Soft Synth, Hard Cheese.
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 soup and chili cook-off. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Little Local Book Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books of different genres by authors local to Athens and North Georgia. 2–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/yourneighborhoodbooks
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTulsa-based artist Rachel B. Hayes will discuss her textile-based works. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe exhibitions “Cloudland,” “The Art of the Mixtape” and “Below the Surface” will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Material Archive” features individual and collaborative works by Amanda Britton and Johanna Norry, who will be present to discuss their work. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Heffner, The Love.Craft Band, Julia Barfield
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4–8 p.m. $10 (children), $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Garden Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the start of the semester and the opening of a new installation in the sculpture garden with refreshments. Registration required. 4:30–6:30 p.m. $15. bit.ly/rachelhayes
Poetry for the People
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Robinson Smith and special guests will read poetry. All ages. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 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.
Segar Jazz Affair, J. Henry
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two shows). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SegarJazzAug23
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
J. HENRY Saxophonist from New Orleans who has been performing for audiences across the country for the past 26 years.
Athens Improv Festival
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Evening Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 6:45 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
New Moon in Virgo Cacao Ceremony
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cacao ceremony and a sound bath. $35–45. 7 p.m. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Mountain Grass Unit
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.39. www.georgiatheatre.com
MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT Birmingham pickers adding a bluegrass touch to country, jazz, funk, rock and even metal.
Support Group, Smoggo
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Houston’s solo project that is often noisy, improvisational, ambient and/or industrial.
SMOGGO Droning modulated oscillators, minimal techno and harsh electronic rhythms by Jay Domingo.
Tabla Rosa, Telephone Pole, Organically Programmed
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.