Calendar Picks
Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s
Hotline TNT, Sour W... Hendershot’s
Clay Horowitz | Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Clay Horowitz Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Film Festival | Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance workshops and a social featuring DJ Mane and Mr. Clahvay. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15/class, $20/social, $45/day pass. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeredith Raiford Akins’ exhibition “Up in the Trees” featuring colorful nature-inspired works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Artist Talk
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists from the group exhibition “Cloth: Untied & United” featuring non-traditional textile works will discuss their art. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Kelsey and Lisa
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
KELSEY AND LISA Blend of Nashville country and tropical vibes.
Drawing Portraits in Charcoal
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtist Hilda Kurtz leads a workshop connected to the “Women of Courage” exhibition. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
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
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.
Pinball Tournament
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual and beginner-friendly with prizes and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. $5 entry & coin drop. [email protected]
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
The Peacock King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1988 action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.
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
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
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Genealogy Night at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAn after-hours event designed to help begin or expand family history research. 5:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta photographer Glen VarnHagen will present on the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from host Lindsay before the floor opens for social dancing. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID 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.”
Karaoke & Cocktails
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $5. www.hotelabacusathens.com
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS Karaoke with a chance to win a $50 prize.
Open Mic
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotelabacusathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Libbaloops, share music, comedy, poetry or stories.
69 Dudes, Around the Fern, Full on Monet
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.
AROUND THE FERN Performing '90s and '00s rock covers.
FULL ON MONET Performing '80s and '90s pop rock covers.
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the musical classic Singin’ In The Rain. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens
