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Overnight Angels
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4:30–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
OVERNIGHT ANGELS Dave Lee leads covers of classic rock and Americana.
Ashley Rivera Duo
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States7th Annual Hope Gala. 5 p.m. (VIP Cocktail Hour), 6–9 p.m. $150. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
ASHLEY RIVERA DUO Live music during the Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation's annual gala, this year themed "A Golden Evening in Paris."
Back-to-School Tailgate Party
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThere will be a barbecue competition and bake-off with children’s activities and live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.visitoconee.com
Gray Ghost Gala
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe nonprofit Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue is hosting a benefit featuring comedian and musician Kyle Jarrard with a silent auction, food and drinks. 6 p.m. $60. www.atlantalovesweims.org
Grains of Sand, Gold Standard Band
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, Soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.
GOLD STANDARD BAND Band of veteran Atlanta area musicians known for its Motown and Carolina Beach music and dance party show atmosphere.
Jerry Garcia Day
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/palomapark.athens
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
GIMME HENDRIX Local Jimi Hendrix cover band led by Eric Keaton.
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.
The Ain’t Sisters, Rae & The Ragdolls, Pickled Holler
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug3
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
Legally Blonde
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA cast of local teens star in this production based on the big screen story of Elle Woods. Aug. 3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. Aug. 4 & 11, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Haunted Bed Sheet Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreenings of a wide-range of independent student short films from emerging filmmakers in Georgia. 7–10 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/hbsff24
Pylon Reenactment Society & Zenith Man
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor McCracken King Poston Jr will discuss his non-fiction book Zenith Man, with VIP tickets including a copy of the book and Pylon Reenactment Society meet-and-greet. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (event). $10, $33 (VIP). www.avidbookshop.com/event/zenith
Pylon Reenactment Society
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAvid Bookshop Presents. 7 p.m. (VIP meet and greet), 8 p.m. (show doors). $10, $33 (VIP). www.40watt.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals. Tonight's event is an author signing with McCracken King Poston, Jr., author of Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom. VIP includes a copy of the book.
Seven Faces
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis collaboration between Athens writer J.R. Barner and seven local choreographers incorporates poetry with modern dance, photography, music and film. 8 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Killer Larry, Second Nature, Tattoo Logic
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
KILLER LARRY Swamp psych-rock from Neptune Beach, FL.
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.
Libbaloops, Michael Myerz, Bryant Perez, Grim Gardenerz
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
MICHAEL MYERZ Atlanta rapper who incorporates absurdity and surrealism into his sound.
BRYANT PEREZ Multi-genre musician and producer.
GRIM GARDENERZ Three-piece industrial sleaze merchants.
Country River Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
The Pine Box Dwellers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
THE PINE BOX DWELLERS American country and roots-rock band from Waycross, GA.
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
Backpack Blessing
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual blessing of the backpacks followed by an ice cream social. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Dhana Jeera
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
Legally Blonde
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA cast of local teens star in this production based on the big screen story of Elle Woods. Aug. 3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. Aug. 4 & 11, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Days Between: Grateful Dead Dance Celebration
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesOne of the Grateful Dead’s 1978 concerts will be screened while attendees dance, twirl and groove. 6:30–10:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.workshopathens.com
Tears For The Dying, Obsidian, Astral Summer
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
OBSIDIAN Gothic post-punk from Florida that combines a fierce love of rock with darker electronic and esoteric elements.
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians doing their best 8-minute sets. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.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
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Mouse and Keyboard for Early Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA basic computer class to learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Middle Age by Joyce Carol Oates and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring women directors sponsored by OLLI presents The Farewell. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97
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
