Calendar Picks
Urinetown the Musical | Saturday, August 9 @ 7:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater
Urinetown the Musical Oconee Youth Theater
Beautiful Solidarity | Saturday, August 9 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
Beautiful Solidarity Flicker Theatre & Bar
Urinetown the Musical | Sunday, August 10 @ 3:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater
Urinetown the Musical Oconee Youth Theater
The WannaBeatles | Wednesday, August 13 @ 8:00 pm | The Foundry
The WannaBeatles The Foundry
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."
Schmooze, Skating Polly
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
SKATING POLLY Oklahoma sibling band fusing alt rock with DIY punk and indie pop.
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
DOGSMILES, Viv and the Things, Fatal Error
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
DOGSMILES Polyjamerous freaks from North Florida playing keyboard-driven hardcore dance punk.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pop-Up Plant Sale
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse potted indoor succulents and outdoor plants. 5–7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bead Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to create crafts with perler fuse beads. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
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.
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1968 comedy film Mexican Free-for-All. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Toddler Tuesday: Brilliant Faces
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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