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Motown Downtown


The Foundry’s Motown Downtown summer series returns for a fourth year, giving permanent residents a chance to unwind while the kiddies are conspicuously absent from the scene. This year’s music is provided by three long running local party acts. On Friday, swing to the sweet old-school sounds of the Hands of Time. Saturday’s is a double bill featuring beachy soul faves The Grains of Sand—featuring members of the Jesters and Normaltown Flyers—and funk-flavored dance experts the Original Splitz Band. Advance tickets for Friday’s show are $5, while the second night will set you back $7.

7 p.m. thefoundryathens.com

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