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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
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

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Mocktails & A Movie

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

Enjoy a mocktail and a Q&A on the movies of Bong Joon-ho with local film expert Professor Dr. Hyangsoon Yi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Classic City Jukebox

El Barrio 1331 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA

8 p.m. www.elbarrioathens.com

CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.

Everyday Dogs

Everyday Dogs

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens

EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.

Garden Gnome Compost Program

Garden Gnome Compost Program

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Narnia Baking

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

Learn how to make Edmunds’ Turkish Delight and Mr. Tumnus’ sugar-topped cake. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Author Talk & Book Signing

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Compost Storytime

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

Join to listen to a story about composting. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Bogart Bookies

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

Pick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Knot Just For Knitters

Knot Just For Knitters

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

Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Film Screenings

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

The Teen Media Arts Club will showcase a collection of short films they have written, filmed and produced. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Club Ned Anime Society

Club Ned Anime Society

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

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Georgia Children’s Chorus

Georgia Children’s Chorus

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

The Book of Mormon

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

The award-winning comedy musical follows two missionaries attempting to preach to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

Sweeping Promises, Go Public, Honeypuppy

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

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SWEEPING PROMISES Kansas post-punk band with unfussy, monolithic anthems.

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Acoustic set!

GO PUBLIC Atlanta/Athens skronky, sour post-punk featuring members of Masters of the Hemisphere, Iron Hero and Pulla Prince.

Artful Conversation: John F. Peto

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

Mallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion on John F. Peto’s “Old Time Letter Rack.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Garden Gnome Compost Program

Garden Gnome Compost Program

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Edible Compost Teen Activity

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

Join to take part in edible compost activities. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Drinking Water Treatment Plant Tour

J.G. Beacham Drinking Water Treatment Plant 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United States

In honor of National Beverage Day the plant will offer a free walking tour, a water taste test challenge and a variety of beverages from a water bar. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activities

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. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Blood Everywhere

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

Screening of the 1972 horror film Seven Blood Stained Orchids. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Rak The Watt

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

Students of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com

David Dondero

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

DAVID DONDERO Singer-songwriter formerly of Sunbrain and This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb who is often compared to Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt.