Calendar Picks
Urinetown the Musical | Friday, August 8 @ 7:00 pm | Oconee Youth Theater
Urinetown the Musical Oconee Youth Theater
Ag Fest | Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 am | Farmview Market
Ag Fest Farmview Market
Take This! Open House | Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 am | Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Take This! Open House Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe one-man performance starring Mike Wiley tells the story of the star player’s battles on and off the field. 10 a.m. $10. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Parent Talk with Author Cara Bean
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesThe cartoonist will discuss why she believes comics and mental health topics blend powerfully together and more. 3:45 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Credit Reports & Scores
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesFinancial education workshop for ACC residents. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org
Partner Yoga
Sangha Yoga Studio 834 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesFortify the emotional and spiritual body while also benefiting the physical. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. $20 (per person). www.healingartscentre.net
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Sankofa with an introduction by Dr. Robert Pratt. 6 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Movie Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy popcorn and a screening of a 2023 PG-13 movie based on an Alice Walker novel. 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
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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.
The Wood Brothers, Bandits on the Run
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE WOOD BROTHERS Singer-songwriter trio formed in the early 2000s that has made a name for itself by accepting certain life truths and conveying that through music.
BANDITS ON THE RUN Indie-folk-pop-Americana outfit consisting of three lead singers, a guitar, a cello, a suitcase drum, an accordion and various toy instruments.
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring bassoonist Reed Hanna.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Toddler Tuesday: 1, 2, I Love You
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]
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Casa de Amistad ESL Class
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLinda Greiss and Cathy Minerva will lead a workshop on needle felting. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
FOL Last Chance Valentines Gift Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesThe cash-only sale will feature a variety of jewelry, gifts and baskets in benefit of the library. 2–8 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
HWY 29: An Athens Music Documentary
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesDemo premiere of the documentary about the local music scene. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (screening). FREE! partiful.com/e/xtVJSw6pNFDjsYMwuY4Y
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2002 comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Lettuce
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
LETTUCE Grammy award-nominated, genre-busting musical collective formed in 1992 by four alumni of the Berklee College Of Music that combines funk, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, jam, go-go and the avant-garde.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $23.50–106.50. www.classiccenter.com
MANIA Internationally traveling ABBA tribute band.
Handholder
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
HANDHOLDER Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear this group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pilgrim, Jef Whatley
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Pre-Party. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
JEF WHATLEY Member of Brown Dwarf, Normaltown Sound Machine, TaxiCab Verses, Pilgrim, etc. performs a solo set of originals and favorites.
Five Eight
Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United StatesHWY 29 Premiere After-Party. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.fiveeight.com
FIVE EIGHT Acoustic performance by the legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibition design intern Winston Lovelace will give a talk about his behind-the-scenes work for some reinstallations. 1 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
