Calendar Picks
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
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
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
Montopolis
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com
MONTOPOLIS Vintage synthesizer enthusiasts perform a live score called Ghost Almanac over the best scenes from classic horror films.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
nothingifanything, Mëdusa, Gresham
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.
MËDUSA Alternative metal band from Atlanta.
GRESHAM Girl band from Atlanta.
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Marie Marie, Bizner
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
Vinyl Open Decks
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
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
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."
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
Marketing Workshop
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBusiness owners, creatives and local entrepreneurs can learn about growth marketing and how to apply strategies to your specific businesses. Registration required. 9 a.m. $150. www.hendershotsathens.com
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
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Open Mic Night
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT First Mondays.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the UGA President’s House and what might come next. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and discuss it with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Kenosha Kid, Ahleuchatistas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
AHLEUCHATISTAS Instrumental avant-rock trio composed of Shane Parish, Trevor Dunn and Danny Piechocki.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Killick Hinds, Samuel Burt
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10–15 suggested. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
KILLICK HINDS Appalachian Trance Metal made on unusual stringed instruments with an emphasis on unquantifiable rhythms (shaping time), intuitive intonation (shaping pitch) and shamanistic ROYGBIV (shaping color).
SAMUEL BURT Composer, bass clarinetist, electronic musician and daxophone builder from Baltimore.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Death Race 2000
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1975 action sci-fi film. 9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play