Calendar Picks
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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Arvin Scott’s Drumming Adventure
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ARVIN SCOTT’S DRUMMING ADVENTURE Try out percussion instruments and learn simple beats at this family-friendly event.
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 6:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo 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.
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAM JAM Bar Crawl
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesEight different bars and restaurants will serve specialty cocktails using Murrell’s Row JAM JAM with a finale party at The Old Pal. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.facebook.com/theoldpalathensga
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
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDonate blood during this Battle of the Breweries fundraiser and receive lots of swag. Appointment required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Movie and Popcorn
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesSnack on popcorn while enjoying a family-friendly movie. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventurer Training
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEmbrace your inner adventurer with crafts, games and activities. Ages 5 & up. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/bogart
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA Sea Dawgs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Marine Science Department’s Sea Dawgs will bring live sea creatures from coastal Georgia. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
AHS Mini-Film Showing
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Film Project will screen three short films about Athens history with a panel discussion following. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
Athens Psychedelic Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals and discuss what community and support could look like in Athens for sacred medicine. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Indoor Camping Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGather around the “campfire” and enjoy s’mores while watching a camping-themed movie. Ages 12–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 Hong Kong action film Lethal Panther 2. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
REALigion Live Podcast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRabbi Eric Linder and Reverend Joel Tolbert discuss faith, God, religion, entertainment and tech. 5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWilay Méndez Páez’s exhibition “Morphogenesis” features metal sculptures and “Scissors, Paper, Art” features collaged works by Jack Burk and Claire Clements. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s exhibition “Maverick” features abstract and textual paintings. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Dale J. Gordon
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
DALE J. GORDON JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance of the experimental folk punk artist from Nashville.
Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay and raise money for the nonprofit Love.Craft Athens. 6:30 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Karaoke
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
KARAOKE Every Thursday evening hosted by TJ Wayt.
Weaponized Flesh, Saddam Death Cave, Beer Piss, Multiple Miggs
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). Donations accepted. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore. Hurtful 10" release show!
SADDAM DEATH CAVE Hardcore punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
DJ Marcel Sletten
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMuseum Mix. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
DJ MARCEL SLETTEN Athens producer and Primordial Void founder plays three hours of techno, house, IDM, synthpop and indie deep cuts.
A Night at the Movies
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents a dance show featuring movie soundtracks, followed by a dance party. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Marcel Sletten. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
