Calendar Picks

Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club

Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Teen Prism Club

Teen Prism Club

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

Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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.

Athens Word of Mouth

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Mark Flanigan. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Open Mic

Open Mic

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Toddler Thursday

Toddler Thursday

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop 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

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

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

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

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

Knitters 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

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

Open Mic

Open Mic

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville

OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

UGA master’s student Nicole Kemon will speak about proper cleaning and disease risks of bird feeders. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

Todd Snider, Rachel Cole

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. bit.ly/ToddSniderWinterville

TODD SNIDER A fixture of the Americana, alt-country and folk scenes whose talent for songwriting has been touted by other greats including John Prine and Emmylou Harris.

RACHEL COLE Breakout Americana/bootgaze artist from Nashville.

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

Check The Signs

Check The Signs

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

DJ Charlieflower

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

8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more leads the Universe Dance Party.

Found Guilty, Thrones, Abacus

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

FOUND GUILTY Hardcore based out of Pendergrass, GA.

THRONES Atlanta hardcore.

ABACUS Metalcore band from Barrow County. Debut show!

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Teen Anime Club

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

Join 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

Rock & Run 5K

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join the 2nd annual fundraiser for the Athens Tech Foundation and VFW Post 2872 Auxilary with a 5k run and 3k walk. 9 a.m. $35 & up. www.rockandrun5k.com

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Ag Fest

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

The 3rd annual festival celebrates Georgia’s agriculture and the “History of the Peach” with live music, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just 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

Family Day Book Reading

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the magical world of ancient West African mythology in conjunction with the exhibition “Orisa! Orisha! Orixa!,” then do an art activity. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Foodie Saturdays

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is summer sandwiches. [email protected]

Dylan Lester

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.