Calendar Picks
Ag Fest | Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 am | Farmview Market
Ag Fest Farmview Market
Take This! Open House | Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 am | Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Take This! Open House Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
Foodie Saturdays | Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00 pm | Little Kings Shuffle Club
Foodie Saturdays Little Kings Shuffle Club
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
Euphonious Thumpe, Fosters
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
EUPHONIOUS THUMPE Ragtime, early jazz and popular songs from 1890–1940. (8 a.m.)
FOSTERS Acoustic songs. (10 a.m.)
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Rock & Run 5K
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensJoin the 2nd annual fundraiser for the Athens Tech Foundation and VFW Post 2872 Auxilary with a 5K run and 3K walk. 9 a.m. $35 & up. www.rockandrun5k.com
Junior Ranger Camp
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin in crafting a survival kit, building a shelter, constructing a nature journal and more. Registration required. 9 a.m. $25/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Museum Open House
T.R.R. Cobb House 175 Hill St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a self-guided experience of the historic house museum as well as staff-led tours. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.trrcobbhouse.org
Take This! Open House
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleJoin local improv group Take This! for an artists market, silent auction, classes, an improv show and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/takethiscomedy
Scrapbooking Crop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for scrapbooking with your own personal items such as pictures and ticket stubs. Limited tools and materials provided. Ages 18 & up. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Day Book Reading
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the magical world of ancient West African mythology in conjunction with the exhibition “Orisa! Orisha! Orixa!,” then do an art activity. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Back-to-Old School Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage pieces, art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 2 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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 summer sandwiches. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Queer Clothing Swap
Chaparral Salon 174 Cleveland Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring your gently used clothing to swap at this event focusing on sustainability and gender expression. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chaparralsalon.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of episodes from various “Super Sentai” series. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back to School Fest
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesThis first annual back to school event features raffles, a local music lineup and more. 3–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.amicis.com
The Magic of Home
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of food, drink and the magic of Kevin Dawson with all proceeds benefitting Family Promise of Athens. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.familypromiseathens.org/events
Dylan Lester
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.
Invisible Touch: The Ultimate Phil Collins and Genesis Experience
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $23–49. www.mortontheatre.com
INVISIBLE TOUCH The Ultimate Phil Collins and Genesis Experience is a musical homage to the iconic musician.
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]
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
The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey 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 States7 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 States7 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 States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
BRANDON SEARS BAND Playing Southern rock jams.
Beautiful Solidarity
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 suggested donation. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAUTIFUL SOLIDARITY Queer joy dance party for mutual aid benefiting Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition featuring sets from Nightout, Organic Compound, DJ Stupid & DJ Chooch and GP Collective.
Curtis Callis & the Rural Route, Comer String Collective
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy 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 States8 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
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.
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.
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy brunch and drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $10 (show only), $25 (brunch and show). www.athensshowgirlcabaret.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]
Bluegrass Jam Session
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 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.
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Trio Metro
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4–6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.
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
Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Sundance Party
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSundance Party. 7–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/whitetigerathens
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."