Calendar Picks

OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné

Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

Snuki, Gasket, Big Trouble, Spoil, Regulator, Dark Vaughn

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10 suggested donation benefitting S.I.F.I.C. www.40watt.com

SNUKI Local hardcore punk band fronted by Thomas Kim. Tape release show!

GASKET Baltimore band blending crust punk, old school hardcore and metal.

BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.

SPOIL New punk band. First show!

REGULATOR New punk band. First show!

DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Off The Clock Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring “The Best of Athens.” Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Open Chess Play

Open Chess Play

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Decorate Your Garden

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Paint river rocks and make fairy lanterns for your outdoor space. Ages 12 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Know Your Rights

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Michael Broun from Cowsert Heath Law Firm will teach high school students how to handle interactions with the police. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

The Resistance Company, Beat Up, Castle Black, Neat Freak

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

THE RESISTANCE COMPANY Activism-focused rock band from NYC.

BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.

CASTLE BLACK Ever-evolving band inspired by punk, post-punk, grunge, alternative and new wave.

NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.

MS Excel Spreadsheet Basics

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to enter, move, select and format data to create simple equations and charts. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring women directors sponsored by OLLI presents Daughters of the Dust. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

Knot Just For Knitters

Knot Just For Knitters

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com

Memoir Writing Group

Memoir Writing Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No 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

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Liz Farrell, Cammy Enaharo, January

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.

CAMMY ENAHARO Singer-songwriter from Rochester, NY whose songs move through self doubt and daily reflection to reveal her hopeful spirit.

JANUARY Multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, VA.

Big Time Groove Adventures in Rhythm and Rhyme

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Beatin’ Path Rhythm Events will host drumming and storytelling with the book Itsy Bitsy Blues. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Snakes Alive

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn about reptiles, make crafts and meet some friends from Sandy Creek Nature Center. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Comer String Collective

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music. (6 p.m.)

Casual Crafting

Casual Crafting

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Bring 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

Karaoke

Karaoke

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.

Create Your Death File Workshop

Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United States

Learn 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

Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join 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