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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.
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 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
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
WES PARKER Uneasy, fuzzed out indie musician from Richmond, VA with a polished and lyrical flair.
HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.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
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Drumming with Dr. Arvin Scott
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about drumming and rhythm. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly 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 StatesCelebrate 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, GeorgiaCelebrate 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 StatesA 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
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bennie and the Jones
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Shane Parish, Tongues of Fire, Porcelain Parrot, Johnny Falloon
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 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.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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 StatesMake 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 StatesCreate 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 StatesAubrey 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.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Serf Lords
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock with live music video production and a vinyl swap. Album release show!
Seeking Approval, Karma Kat, Evelia
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 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.
Rosie and the Ratdogs, Ghuts, Somnuri
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
GHUTS New York post-metal.
SOMNURI Brooklyn-based doom/sludge/stoner metal.
Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament
UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. Proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.givebutter.com/2025cottageclassic
The Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Star Wars Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Check Your Ego at the Door
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Lisa Mende to learn the basics of working ensemble improv comedy including etiquette, object work and more. 11 a.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Chess Tournament
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by for an informal tournament open to all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Founder’s Day Celebration
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesThere will be a screening of Rock & Chisel, new exhibit opening, award ceremony, food, beverages, raffles and more. 4–7 p.m. $100 (members), $125 (non-members). www.steffenthomas.org
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
David Nail
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37.53–50.26. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAVID NAIL Soulful and candid country artist who received a Grammy-nomination for his song "Turning Home."
Jimmy and Stiggs Do America: The Roadshow
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the horror film Jimmy and Stiggs followed by a Q&A with writer, director and actor Joe Begos. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating the life of Miss Pam. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
The High Tea Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com