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
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
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
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.
