June 16 at 2 p.m. A game of Mah Jongg is held June 18 from 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
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Melody Croft’s solo exhibition, “TOO: An Orientation of Spirit,” opens with a reception on June 18 from 6–8 p.m. Pictured above is “A Symphony of Brotherhood.” are invited to play two songs in an open mic format (PA provided). Full sets by White Rabbit Collective, Peyton Covfefe, Cath & Embreis and more. Artists can also set up booths to sell art. June 20, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.rabbit holestudios.org SUNDAY FUNDAY (Rabbit Hole Studios) This community gathering is for playing drums, singing songs, playing ping pong and board games, reading books, doing yoga, making art and more. Every Sunday, 6 p.m.–12 a.m. Acoustic song/drum circle runs 6–9 p.m. followed by games in the grand hall. Donations accepted. Memberships offering access to the musical museum and private lounge are also available for $16/month. www. rabbitholestudios.org TOMATOES AT TERRAPIN (Terrapin Brewery) The 11th annual event features live music by the Green Flag Band and fresh tomato sandwiches. Proceeds benefit the Athens Nurses Clinic. July 17, 4–7 p.m. simrankm 2001@gmail.com TREASURE MAPS: THE GEORGIA STORYTELLING ROADSHOW (Terrapin Beer Co.) The Georgia Council of Development Disabilities hosts a screening of the short film GA Storytelling: Treasure Maps,
plus a market including differently able vendors such as Jamie’s Beads by Design, Jack’s Cheesecake and Love.Craft Athens. The Love.Craft Band will perform at 7 p.m. Screenings are held at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. July 7. www. lovecraftathens.org TRIVIA AT ATHENTIC (Athentic Brewing Co.) Win beer tabs and other prizes. Every second Monday of the month, 7 p.m. www.athentic brewing.com VIRTUAL BOOK DISCUSSION: SEEN/UNSEEN (Online) Written and edited by Christopher R. Lawton, Laura E. Nelson and Randy L. Reid, Seen/Unseen documents the people enslaved by the Cobb-Lamar family. Email for link. July 27, 6 p.m. annan@uga.edu WEST BROAD FARMERS MARKET (300 S. Rocksprings St.) The market is open for shopping each week from Sunday at 5 p.m. to Thursday at 1 p.m., with a drive-through (or walk/bike-through) pick-up on Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. wbfm.locallygrown.net WINTERVILLE CENTER EVENTS (Winterville Center for Community and Culture) Guest speaker Liz Schulz from Athens Community Council on Aging presents “Becoming a Dementia Friend” on
ACC LIBRARY EVENTS (Athens-Clarke County Library) Virtual storytimes are offered via Facebook weekdays at 10:30 a.m. “Balloon Animal Adventures” is held June 16 at 3 p.m. “You Are a Lion: A Yoga Parade of Animals” is held June 29 at 3 p.m. “Chu’s Day at the Beach” is held June 30 at 3 p.m. www. facebook.com/athenschildrens ART CAMPS FOR PROMISING YOUNG ARTISTS (KA Artist Shop) One week, in-person camps are offered for ages 12–15. Camps run through July. www.kaartist.com BOGART LIBRARY EVENTS (Bogart Library) “Furry Farm Friends” for ages 2–8 is held at the library on June 16 at 11 a.m. “Virtual Storytime with Ms. Donna” is held June 17 at 10:30 a.m. “Dungeons and Dragons Club” meets June 24 at 6 p.m. “Cooking Basics” for grades 6–12 is held June 29 at 6 p.m. “Star Spangled Crafts” is held June 30 at 3 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org CAMP FOXFIRE (Foxfire Woods and Farm) Ages 5–12 can enjoy outdoor play, learn about arm life and discover local plants. $125/week. Ages 13–17 participate in activities focusing on leadership, service, agriculture and animal husbandry. $25/week. Weekly sessions run Mondays–Fridays through July 16, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. foxfire woodsandfarm@gmail.com, www. foxfirewoodsandfarm.com CROSSOVER SUMMER BASKETBALL LEAGUE (2501 Hebron Church Rd., Winder) For ages 9-15. League held June 21–26, 4–6 p.m. and June 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $100. 678-622-0705, stevesevers@ mac.com DECONSTRUCT TO RECONSTRUCT (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) The class will entail collage cut and paste assemblage by deconstructing ephemera in order to reconstruct a new narrative by the students following a theme each week. For ages 12–18. Thursdays, July 1–22, 1-4 p.m. $85–100. www.ocaf.com/learn GRAND SLAM SUMMER PROGRAM (Lay Park) Evenings include
games, giveaways, guest speakers, life enrichment activities, music, refreshments, sports and more. For ages 11–17. Fridays through July, 7–10 p.m. www.accgov.com/ grandslam NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS (Sandy Creek Nature Center) “Naturalist’s Walks” are held July 3 and Aug. 7 from 10–11 a.m. “Creek Walk” is held July 31 from 10–11 a.m. “Nature’s Trading Post” is held July 3 and Aug. 7 from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec OCAF SUMMER ART CAMP (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Themes include STEM (June 21–25), around the world in five days (July 6–9), working stronger together (July 12–16), rainforest discoveries (July 19–23) and mosaic madness (July 26–30). www.ocaf.com OCONEE CO. LIBRARY EVENTS (Online) “Tails & Tales! Summer Reading Program” runs through Aug. 4. “Storytime with Miss Rebecca” is held live on Facebook every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. “Dungeons & Dragons” meets virtually the first and third Monday from 6–8 p.m. “Family Music Jam” is held live on Facebook June 16 at 3 p.m. “Let’s Play: Animal Crossing” is held June 16 at 6 p.m. www. facebook.com/OCLCS, www.athens library.org/virtual-events TEEN CLUBS (Lyndon House Arts Center) “Teen Media Arts Club” covers how to make and edit videos. Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. “Teen Fashion Design/Sewing Club” is led by local designer Tabitha Fielteau. Tuesdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. “Teen Cartoon/Illustrator’s Club” covers drawing techniques, storytelling, anime and more. Thursdays, 5:30–7:30 p.m. www.accgov.com/ myrec TUTORING (Online) The Athens Regional Library System is now offering free, live online tutoring via tutor.com for students K-12, plus college students and adult learners. Daily, 2–9 p.m. www.athenslibrary. org VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMPS (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Camp themes include woodland fairy and gnomes, textile and fiber arts, circus, pen pals, mini museum, rebel girls, flower gardens and more. Register online. $200/camp. www. treehousekidandcraft.com
Live Music FRONT PORCH BOOK STORE (102 Marigold Lane, Winterville) Enjoy free concerts on the lawn. The lineup includes Making Strange and Janet and the Blue Dogs (June 19) and Adam Klein featuring Adam Poulin (June 26). Shows held at 6 p.m. jmazzucc@uga.edu GEORGIA LEGENDS CONCERT (John W. Swails Center Auditorium, Royston) Glen Templeton performs. Aug. 28, 7–10 p.m., $25–35. www. legendsconcert.org HIP-HOP PIT STOP (Live Wire Athens) This month-long residency features DJs, featured performances and open mics (submit song by prior Sunday) every Wednesday from 8–11 p.m. MMR Night features DJ Sean Swift and Ant Da Ripper on June 16. Volumes Night features DJ Bob Fish and Trvy on June 23. ALE Night features DJ Chief Rocka on June 30. www.livewireathens.com INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT AND PICNIC (Madison-Morgan Cultural Center) Enjoy a free concert of traditional patriotic music by the Classic City Band. Bring picnic baskets and chairs. July 3, 7 p.m. www.mmcc-arts.org INNOVATION AMPHITHEATER (Winder) Chi-town Transit Authority and Gold Standard Band play June 26. Marshall Tucker Band plays July 3. www.innovation amphitheater.com INTERNATIONAL GRILL & BAR (1155 Mitchell bridge Rd.) The Splitz Band performs June 25 at 7 p.m. All ages. www.facebook.com/ IGNAthensGA THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF BILLIE HOLIDAY (Festival Hall, Greensboro) The Jazz Legacy Project performs Billie Holiday’s songs. June 24, 7:30 p.m. www.festival hallga.com NOWHERE BAR (240 N. Lumpkin St.) Blues Jam is held June 17. Sunny South Blues Band and Magnolia Moon play June 25. www. nowherebarlive.com PICKIN’ ON THE GREENE (Downtown Greensboro) This free summer concert features sets by John Dunn and the Jazzmen, Pullin’ Strings, and Tim Cadiere and Washboard Road Band. June 18, 6–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/downtown greensboroga
PORTERHOUSE GRILL (459 E. Broad St.) Enjoy dinner and some smooth jazz. Wednesdays, 6–9 p.m. www.porterhouseathens.com RABBIT HOUSE (Rabbit Hole Studios) Cool Kid Productions presents a local electronica showcase with Space Brother, Mr. E., Neardnoize, DJ Other Voices Other Rooms and DJ Jiig. Visuals by DR_GS B_NNY. June 25, 8 p.m. Donations accepted. All ages. RC COWBOY (Amici, Madison) RC Cowboy performs a set of originals and cover songs. June 19, 7–9 p.m. anglinsteven62@gmail.com SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR (Rialto Room) Two shows of live smooth jazz. June 20, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/rialtoroom SOUTHERN BREWING CO. (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.) Sunday Trivia with Solo Entertainment Sundays at 5 p.m. Hayride, Shehehe and Larry’s Homework play June 19. Funk Brotherhood and The Four Fathers play June 25. Lo Talker, T. Hardy Morris, Night Palace and Cowboy Curtys play June 26. www. sobrewco.com
Support Groups RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery Dharma) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the website for info about Zoom meetings. Thursdays, 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensrecovery dharma.org
Word on the Street FREE COVID-19 VACCINES (Multiple Locations) Vaccines will be offered at First AME Church on June 17, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. the ACC Community Celebration of Juneteenth at 550 Fourth St. on June 18, 6–8 p.m. as well as the West Broad Farmers Market at 300 Rocksprings St. on June 19, 11 a.m. –2 p.m. Walk-ups welcome. No insurance or ID required.www.publicheathisforeveryone.com OLLI MEMBERSHIP (Athens, GA) Join OLLI@UGA, a dynamic learning and social community for adults 50 and up that offers classes, shared interest groups, social activities and events. www.olli.uga.edu f
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