Calendar Picks

Opening Reception | Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center

Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center

Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry

OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné

Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Stories Color Our World

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for an afternoon of colorful tales from around the world. Best for kindergarten & up. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Custom Concern

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers. (6 p.m.)

Pancake Art

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Get creative with batter and make edible art. Grades 612. 68 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Blood Everywhere

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

A masked biker rides into town during spring break and leaves electrocuted coeds in their wake in Nightmare Beach. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Drumming with Dr. Arvin Scott

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about drumming and rhythm. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate the month of July with a barbecue supper. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $14.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

Cura Grand Opening

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Celebrate the opening of the brewery’s downstairs craft cocktail lounge. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

Social Ride – No Drop

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

A leisurely-paced group bike ride through sections of the North Oconee River Greenway and/or Firefly Trail. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Bennie and the Jones

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.

Opening Reception

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Exhibition “This ‘n’ That” featuring works by Lydian Brambila and Steph Rivers will be on view with refreshments. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

VERN DAYSEL & THE BURNING BREEZE Four-piece rock and roll band out of South Florida.

Shane Parish, Tongues of Fire, Porcelain Parrot, Johnny Falloon

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre. Album release show!

TONGUES OF FIRE Post-punk and noise rock from Asheville and Atlanta.

PORCELAIN PARROT Indie rock project of Asheville musician Jackie Davis.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Diamond Art

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Make beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

DIY Book Binding

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Create your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Texas Tornadoes

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TexasTornadoesJuly11

TEXAS TORNADOES Texas country music tribute show featuring Josh Walker, Todd Cowart, Blank Canvas and Clay Leverett covering the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Robert Earl Keen Jr., Steve Earle and more. Save $5 at the door if you come in cowboy boots or a cowboy hat.

Serf Lords

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock with live music video production and a vinyl swap. Album release show!

Brad Williams

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Stand-up comedian appearing on TV and in movies on “The Growth Spurt Tour.” 7 p.m. $26–121.50. www.classiccenter.com

The Prospectors

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

THE PROSPECTORS Good timin' country band playing rock, blues and soul. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Seeking Approval, Karma Kat, Evelia

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.

Shehehe, Mega Colossus, Totally Slow, Wyld Staleyz

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.

MEGA COLOSSUS Twin guitar leads like an eagle screeching through space, fantasy inspired lyrics from the dustiest old book collection, and the raw power of metal.

TOTALLY SLOW Razor sharp, no-frills melodic hardcore from Greensboro, NC.

WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.

Briana Marela, In a Kythe, LeeAnn Peppers

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

BRIANA MARELA Composer/artist whose music varies from experimental, electronic and ambient to lyrically-forward pop music.

IN A KYTHE Drone project from Lydian Brambila featuring loops for cello and voice. Farewell party!

LEEANN PEPPERS Experimental vocal manipulations from the other side of the veil.

The Goonies

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

Screening of the classic family movie on the front lawn. 8:30 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.mmcc-arts.org