Calendar Picks
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition | Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 pm | Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Free the Tapes: Sum... Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Athens Goes Acoustic | Saturday, July 26 @ 3:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goes Acoustic Athentic Brewing Co.
Threats & Promises | Saturday, July 26 @ 5:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Threats & Prom... 40 Watt Club
Descendents, Teen Mortgage, MattstaGraham | Saturday, July 26 @ 6:30 pm | Georgia Theatre
Descendents, Teen M... Georgia Theatre
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in Dudley Park. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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
James Cook, Tracy & Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
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
Spelling Showdown
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete on teams with a classic word tile board game to win prizes. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Day: Fun in the Sun
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate summer and 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
One Day Sewing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a custom pair of pants, shorts or a skirt at this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $20. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Back-to-School Giveaway Event
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAThe 5th annual community event with snacks, kid friendly games and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.gtiathens.com
Dire Wolf, Nikki Shotz
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTerrapin Station Day. 12 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
DIRE WOLF Grateful Dead tribute band playing three sets.
NIKKI SHOTZ Spinning reggae and jam tunes in between sets.
Picture Perfect Bridge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn basic photography skills and the history of the bridge on this ranger-led walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop by to view clips of newly digitized videos from the community, play bingo, interact with different AV equipment and learn about the library archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Athens Goes Acoustic
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS GOES ACOUSTIC Ten local artist performed stripped-down sets, including Max Tyler, Full On Monet, Viv Awesome, Stratton James, Red Dakota, Around the Fern, Parking Garage, Phantom Dan and Here Be Monsters.
Threats & Promises
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $12. www.40watt.com
THREATS & PROMISES Featuring performances from Arms Dealer, Big Trouble, Centipede, Chloride, Coffee Stain, Confusion’s Prince, Coyote, Dark Vaughn, Magic Cross, Multiple Miggs, Pollute, Refuse to Thrive, Regulator, Rosary, Spoil, U.S. Gas and Whiphouse.
Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club
1865 Wall Road, Monroe 1865 Wall Road, Monroe, United StatesPolitical fundraiser for Lexy Doherty featuring the Athens Showgirls Cabaret, jazz, drinks and refreshments, photos and more. Cocktail attire encouraged. 6–8 p.m. $100. [email protected]
Descendents, Teen Mortgage, MattstaGraham
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $41.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
DESCENDENTS Punk rock band formed in Manhattan Beach, CA in 1977.
TEEN MORTGAGE Punk band formed by guitarist and vocalist James Guile after he found bandmate Ed Barkauskas through Craigslist.
MATTSTAGRAHAM Tuscon, AZ-based pop-punk songwriter known for vulnerable lyrics.
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.wintervillecenter.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
Firefly Festival Date Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesFirefly Festival Date Night. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.madisonga.com/firefly
THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.
Miracle Blood, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Sacred Bull, Frisson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
SACRED BULL Post-metal known for its combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
FRISSON Athens post-metal.
The Carinas, Café Bleu, ugly pete, Michael Carnes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
THE CARINAS Local four-piece rock band.
CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.
UGLY PETE Atlanta-based solo project from the frontman of Perfect Animal.
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
Adam Payne, Trey Boyer & Kip Jones, Crane Co., Solshkr
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ADAM PAYNE Singer-songwriter playing a blend of folk music.
TREY BOYER & KIP JONES Acoustic duo spanning genres.
CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.
SOLSHKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Chris Hampton Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.
Valley of Giants, Peter Webb, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Check the Signs
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks. Album release show!
Noche de Baile: Summer Edition
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.timbathens.com
NOCHE DE BAILE: SUMMER EDITION SALSAthens and TIMBAthens close out their summer socials with live music by Luchito Muñoz. The night begins with a dance class at 8 p.m.
Neat Freak, Violent Violet, Fatal Error
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. Final show!
VIOLENT VOILET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
Obscurity, Rauncher, CRT, Spectral Body
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThreats & Promises After Party. 11:30 p.m. (doors), 12 a.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
CRT Musical project out of Atlanta self-described as sound via pressure that is performed, written and recorded on hardware.
SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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.
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. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Soul Sunday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Sunday. 2–7 p.m. $15. www.athenticbrewing.com
TIARA LATIMORE R&B and gospel singer.
JARVIS WINGFIELD Soulful singer-songwriter.
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. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Rally Up, Guns Down Parade
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe DL Handy Foundation and the 7th District of Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association present this rally and parade against gun violence. 3 p.m. FREE! www.dlhandyfoundation.org
Tracy & Jeff
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Firestarting & S’mores
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Beneath Trees, Deaf Condors, WarFather
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BENEATH TREES Psych/garage rock from Savannah.
DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.
WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Musical Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to watch a movie musical. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
