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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Artful Conversation: Minna Citron
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion about works by American artist Minna Citron. 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
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1953 film Tokyo Story. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
String Theory
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (6 p.m.)
Beth Weise
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BETH WEISE Associate professor of tuba and euphonium at Vanderbilt University and principal tuba of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
Casual Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your current creative project and talk with other creatives and the host instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Assassination Classroom” and “Domestic Girlfriend.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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.
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin 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
Level 2 Improv Grad Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his new photobook Murmur Trestle. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 folklore manga series GeGeGe no Kitaro. 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.
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.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Dylan Ault
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN AULT Appalachia-inspired folk musician from Ohio with cutting lyricism.
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States12 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
STEAM Thursday: Scary Science
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy seasonal science experiments with slime and more. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJason De León will discuss his acclaimed new book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal organizations such as The Family Justice Clinic, Project Safe, The Cottage and more invite the public to honor those lost to domestic violence. 5:30 p.m. FREE! familyjustice.law.uga.edu
Food, Power and Politics
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDaniel Warshawsky will discuss the increasing global need for food banks, and attendees are encouraged to donate 15 ounce cans of pumpkin puree for Turkeypalooza. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Michael Wegner, Whisper Kiss
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
WHISPER KISS Acoustic-pop project featuring Michael Wegner, Shelley Lotus and Karen Bergmann.
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLeonard Piha will lead a demonstration and discuss his art in a bottle works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 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
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Elaine Pagels’ non-fiction book The Gnostic Gospels. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every second Thursday.
Athens Music Scene BEFORE It Was Famous
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTry Malbec wines, a grape with its roots in France. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]
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.
The Business of Fashion
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesFounder and creative director of Tibi Amy Smilovic will discuss entrepreneurship, creative direction and fashion design. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. FREE! forms.gle/2mBwizVTdKyJFdt18
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
Sam Barber, Jack Wharff & The Tobacco Flats
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
SAM BARBER Country singer-songwriter from Frohna, MO who is inspired by Tyler Childers.
JACK WHARFF & THE TOBACCO FLATS Unique blend of bluegrass, country and rock from Richmond, VA.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Performed by guest vocalist Maria Howell, the program "Ella Fitzgerald, From Apollo Girl to Memorex Lady" features songs by one of the most successful jazz singers of all time.
Hotel Elsinore
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis play combined tragedy and comedy to portray the challenges of relationships, forgiveness and Shakespeare. 7:30 p.m. $35–50. pac.uga.edu
Hodgson Singers, University Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFall Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
HODGSON SINGERS Conducted by Daniel Bara.
UNIVERSITY CHORUS Introducing the new interim associate director of choral activities, Daniel Shafer, who conducted “Requiem for the Living” in fall 2023 with the University Chorus.
