Calendar Picks
Urinetown the Musical | Friday, August 8 @ 7:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater
Urinetown the Musical Oconee Youth Theater
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
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
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTom Schram will discuss his exhibition “Controlled Burn” using post-consumer materials. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA master’s student Nicole Kemon will speak about proper cleaning and disease risks of bird feeders. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Todd Snider, Rachel Cole
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ToddSniderWinterville
TODD SNIDER A fixture of the Americana, alt-country and folk scenes whose talent for songwriting has been touted by other greats including John Prine and Emmylou Harris.
RACHEL COLE Breakout Americana/bootgaze artist from Nashville.
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.
Puppet Film & Live Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of The Spooky Girls: A Retrospect short puppet films and music videos by Jason Thibodeaux followed by a live shadow puppet deth rock opera, WHITE KNIVEZ. 8 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/thehandandtheshadow
Behind the Slate Presents: GODZILLA
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLive podcast experience with a brief intro before a screening of the 1954 classic, followed by a discussion with the audience. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
T. Hardy Morris, Night Palace, Petty Kash
Hidden Gem 625 Barber St Suite 140, Athens, United States8 p.m. (listening party), 9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.newwestrecords.com
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Album release show!
NIGHT PALACE Solo set of ethereal dream-pop by Avery Draut.
PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 10 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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
New Discoveries: Historic Mills Walking Tour
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a 3 mile walk, and learn about the history of the park and mills. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to try four chillable red wines. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Check The Signs
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
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
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
XPLOSION
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceFX presents a choreography showcase and dance competition. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.com
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
Honeypuppy, The Falling Spikes, Eight Pictures, Jack Hales
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30 p.m. Suggested donation to Lemonaid Athens. www.globetavern.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Solo set.
THE FALLING SPIKES New local band.
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
JACK HALES Singer-songwriter of Your Ex's Pets.
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. 7:45 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
DJ Charlieflower
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more leads the Universe Dance Party.
Bertis Fake Birthday Karaoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BERTIS FAKE BIRTHDAY KARAOKE Celebrate by singing your favorite songs.
Found Guilty, Thrones, Abacus
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FOUND GUILTY Hardcore based out of Pendergrass.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
ABACUS Metalcore band from Barrow County. Debut show!
Marcel Sletten, Forceghost, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
FORCEGHOST Augusta-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Kip Jones Band
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
KIP JONES BAND Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.
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
