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Athens Film Festival | Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Genealogy Night at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAn after-hours event designed to help begin or expand family history research. 5:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta photographer Glen VarnHagen will present on the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from host Lindsay before the floor opens for social dancing. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Karaoke & Cocktails
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $5. www.hotelabacusathens.com
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS Karaoke with a chance to win a $50 prize.
Open Mic
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotelabacusathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Libbaloops, share music, comedy, poetry or stories.
69 Dudes, Around the Fern, Full on Monet
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.
AROUND THE FERN Performing '90s and '00s rock covers.
FULL ON MONET Performing '80s and '90s pop rock covers.
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the musical classic Singin’ In The Rain. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
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
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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens
C3 to End Homelessness
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesA roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Fourth Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Movie Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to watch a movie and enjoy some snacks. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Trivia Night
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
Book Club
Entangled Cat Cafe 6 Court Street, Watkinsville, United StatesDiscuss Local Woman Missing by Mary Kubica with the group. 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/entangledcatcafe
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
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1985 horror adventure film Magic Lizard. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Disney Night Karaoke
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DISNEY NIGHT KARAOKE Sing your favorites with DJ Gregory and dress up for a costume contest.
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNew Faces Night. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
ANTRONA Alternative rock and emo band.
SLIME Four-piece band.
MILES GIOVANNI. Heartfelt acoustic singer-songwriter.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Andrew’s Going Away Party
Hidden Gem 625 Barber St Suite 140, Athens, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/hiddengemglobalhq
ANDREW'S GOING AWAY PARTY Mini sets featuring Your Ex's Pets, Neighbor Lady, Thick Paint/Terry's Dolman, Julia Barfield, McKendrick Bearden, Curt Castle and Semicircle.
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.
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMuralist Amanda Burk will discuss her work with light refreshments served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
UGA Creative Writing Program
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensThis new student reading event will feature the work of five students with a reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
