Calendar Picks
Artist Talk | Thursday, July 31 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Artist Talk Lyndon House Arts Center
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction | Saturday, August 2 @ 1:30 pm | ACC Library
Georgia Writers Hal... ACC Library
Southern Hospitality | Saturday, August 2 @ 5:30 pm | 40 Watt Club
Southern Hospitality 40 Watt Club
No Kingdom, Hunger Anthem, Magyar | Saturday, August 2 @ 7:00 pm | Buvez
No Kingdom, Hunger ... Buvez
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Wine Tasting Takeover
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Lark Winespace is hosting a wine-tasting experience paired with the “Brilliant Exiles” exhibition. 5–7 p.m. $28. www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographers Josh Skinner and Lindsey Kennedy will discuss the exhibition “Thaw Line,” and Yanira Vissepó will discuss the exhibition “Water Meadows.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Wade Newbury
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar.
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGreg Benson’s exhibition “Another Place Entirely” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
YumboTron; Olson, Wilcox & David; Slam-Tilt
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). www.georgiatheatre.com
YUMBOTRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
OLSON, WILCOX & DAVID Trio playing upbeat songs.
SLAM-TILT Keyboardist Erik Olson leads this new ensemble through pinball themed love jams.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bold Tales About Brave Girls
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesRead picture books together about women in the “Women of Courage” exhibition. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Closing Reception & Artist Talk
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens photographer Jennifer Keene’s show “Southern Cemeteries: Tombstones & Tales” will be on display. 6 p.m. FREE! www.southerncemetery.com
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
Jeremy Would Let Me Drown
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug1
JEREMY WOULD LET ME DROWN A tribute to Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.
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
The Sentient Pile
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesNonsensica presents an absurdist walk-through interactive funhouse-style performance event in benefit of ATHICA. Aug. 1, 7–9 p.m. Aug. 2, 1–4 p.m. $7–15. www.athica.org
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Wyld Staleyz, The Last Responders
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
THE LAST RESPONDERS A '77 style punk band from Portland.
Jericho, Seventh Son
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
JERICHO Athens indie rock.
SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.
Cicada Rhythm, Elli Perry, Your Ex’s Pets
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist and ballsy chanteuse whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with rich vocal harmonies and layered arrangements.
Pop Mcartney, Karma Kat, Seeking Approval
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
POP MCARTNEY Local pop-punk band.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
Mack2Tone, Kive?!, BYV_Trubb, Cardynal
Happy Top Lodge & Rest 143 Bryan St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. [email protected]
MACK2TONE Athens-based hip-hop artist with a contemporary sound.
KIVE?! Rapper balancing hype and introspective hip-hop tracks.
BYV_TRUBB Rapper with a trap sound making both party tracks and political anthems.
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting bars with catchy hooks and melodies.
Tom Crossan, John Doster
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TOM CROSSAN Pop singer-songwriter with a diverse repertoire. (8 a.m.)
JOHN DOSTER Americana musician playing guitar and mandolin. (10 a.m.)
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
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
World of Oz Escape Room
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Wizard of Oz-themed escape room event with clues, puzzles and more. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back-to-School Giveaway
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThis annual event offers students the opportunity to receive new backpacks for the upcoming school year. Limited quantities. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Community Health in Focus Symposium
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Human Relations Commission, panelists from local healthcare providers and moderator Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health will discuss access, equity and the future of care in Athens. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/hrc
The Sentient Pile
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesNonsensica presents an absurdist walk-through interactive funhouse-style performance event in benefit of ATHICA. Aug. 1, 7–9 p.m. Aug. 2, 1–4 p.m. $7–15. www.athica.org
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnthony “Tony” Grooms will have a Q&A with local filmmaker Jesse Freeman before being officially inducted with a light reception. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
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 create your own dish. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Petanque Carnival
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAClassic City Petanque Club hosts games for adults and children ages 10 & up as part of Lay Park Community Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Fun Day
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GACelebrate the facility’s 50th anniversary with games, inflatables, public swim, food trucks and a DJ. 2–5 p.m. www.accgov.com/lay
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Southern Hospitality
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER & DE LA LUNA Spinning a special set to get the night started. (5:30 p.m.)
LEX HAYLEY Singer-songwriter influenced by artists like Miley Cyrus, Bebe Rexha, Tate McRae and Ella Mai. (6:30 p.m.)
SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer. (7:15 p.m.)
BCKS Four-piece indie-alternative band based in Atlanta. (8 p.m.)
VICKIS DREAM Project blending punk, goth and metal influences. (8:45 p.m.)
THE UNKNOWN Alternative rock band from Atlanta. (9:30 p.m.)
STARDUST SONATA Four-piece band from Atlanta that pulls in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock to craft their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll. (10:15 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk. (11 p.m.)
FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences. (11:50 p.m.)
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. tr.ee/AVFoundry080225
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Doke, Fowler & Veale, Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/DokeFowlerVealeAug2
DOKE, FOWLER & VEALE Three members of Rick Fowler Acoustic Band united by their love for custom instruments from Georgia’s Deadwood Guitar Company play a collection of acoustic instrumental guitar music. The Deadwood Guitar Sessions, Vol 1 album release show!
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
No Kingdom, Hunger Anthem, Magyar
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Jesus Alvarez, Mike Patton & Dan Whitman. Like a Fire EP release show!
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
MAGYAR Math rock, shoegaze power trio led by Eric Horvath, formerly of Hypersleep and Gimme Hendrix.
Ghost Almanac
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA clip show of vintage horror films set to the synthesizer music by the band Montopolis. 8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com
