Calendar Picks
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Terminus Victor, Gorgeous Beast, Father Werewolf
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TERMINUS VICTOR Midwestern indie and emo with a tinge of math rock.
GORGEOUS BEAST New darkwave dance-pop project by Erica Strout (Motherfucker, Dream Tent, Incendiaries).
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens-based rock trio with pop-infused and gain-soaked melodies and the grunge undertones of the '90s.
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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Faculty Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Nell Andrew, professor of art history, for a gallery program focused on two new works by conceptual artist Sol Lewitt. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Trunk or Treat
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up for trunk or treat, pumpkin painting and a haunted house. Ages 5–12. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Southern Sips Happy Hour
Five and Ten 1073 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis casual social event highlights food and drink with information and fundraising for Wholesome Wave Georgia. 5–7 p.m. $25. onecau.se/southern-sips
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.
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
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
My Bloody Horrorcast
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1990 horror sci-fi film The Suckling. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Hari Kondabolu
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Brooklyn-based comedian, writer and podcaster discusses race, inequity and Indian stereotypes. 7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.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
Hunlo, A.M. Rodriguez, Rachel Angel, Ava Swan
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter.
RACHEL ANGEL Asheville alt-country and indie folk songwriter.
AVA SWAN Nashville indie pop and alt-Americana songbird.
Atmosphere, NOFUN!, Reverie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
ATMOSPHERE Hip-hop duo inspired by soul, funk, rock and reggae that has released over two dozen studio albums in the past two decades.
NOFUN! LA-based collective whose sound ranges from alternative rock to West Coast hip hop.
REVERIE Rapper from LA inspired by underground hip hop.
Cult of Riggonia, Dhana Jeera, Yerfdaas, O Key
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
YERFDAAS Mostly instrumental trio from Atlanta drawing inspiration from bands as diverse as Don Caballero, Hella and D'Angelo.
O KEY Experimental pop project led by Art Contest's Cole Monroe.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Annie Dukes, Karma Kat, Y’all
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ANNIE DUKES Femme-fronted rock band out of Florida whose sound is a mixture of '70s rock with '90s rock and grunge tones, saturated with three part harmonies, heavy riffs and a driving melody.
KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.
Y'ALL Atlanta-based indie folk-rock inspired by Tom Petty and The Cranberries.
Wine Glass Painting
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesLocal artist Yvonne Studevan will share her inspiration for her work “Waiting Patiently,” then guide participants in a wine glass painting activity. Registration required. 10 a.m. $10. 706-742-0823
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
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
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. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Market and Benefit Show
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors donating half their profits and enjoy live music with proceeds benefitting Hurricane Helene relief efforts. 4–10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
Art Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArt Market & Benefit Show for Helene Relief. 4 p.m. (market), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers.
Fall Party
Middle Of Nowhere Farm 5646 Neese Commerce Road, Hull, United StatesEnjoy live music, food vendors, camping options and more. Oct. 17–19, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. $5–30. www.facebook.com/middleofnowherefarm
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhoto-based artist Tokie Rome-Taylor will discuss her research and works on view. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tracy and Jeff
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1969 Japanese horror film Yokai Monsters: Along With Ghosts. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA new collection of works featuring local artists Jackie Dorsey and Caroline Ford Coleman will open in the Classic Galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Adam Void’s exhibition will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Martin Sexton
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/MartinSextonAthens
MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter performing the Beatles' Abbey Road in his signature style.
Athens Music Jam
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
ATHENS MUSIC JAM Country, blues and good ol’ rock and roll.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6:30 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.
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
