Calendar Picks
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA hallucinating maniac stalks the buxom models of a skin mag in Delirium: Photo of Gioia. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
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.
Grandville, Roommate
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
GRANDVILLE Energized rock band inspired by that classic head-banging, guitar solo, rock and roll sound.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Hendershot’s Open Mic Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
HENDERSHOT'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.
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.
Children’s Hearing Screenings
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPresented by the Children’s Departments, people of all ages may be screened. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Boom Bash Senior Expo
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual expo features more than 30 vendors, door prizes, a tai chi demonstration, line dancing and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.boomathens.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKatelyn Stauffer’s POLS 1101 (American Government) class curated an exhibition that focuses on the dark and light side of politics. Nov. 5–6, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 7, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
Spanish Fashion in the Age of Diego de Velázquez
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesProfessor Amanda Wunder presents on the topic of Spanish fashion. 12:45 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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
Plastic Capitalism
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA alum Sean Vanatta presents on “Banks, Credit Cards, and the end of Financial Control.” 2:20 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
50th Anniversary Family & Friends Open House
The Cottage 3019 Lexington Road, Athens, United StatesTour the facilities, enjoy treats and drinks, and play on the playground with your whole family. RSVP preferred. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.northgeorgiacottage.org/50th-anniversary-open-house
Supper with Santa
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesEat dinner, make crafts with Santa and enjoy holiday activities. Registration suggested. 4:30–7 p.m. FREE! (meals sold separately). www.farmviewmarket.com
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Micah Cash will share about his artistic process, recent photo book and work on the “Waffle House Vistas” exhibition. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Sarah, Russell & Stephen
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SARAH, RUSSELL & STEPHEN Members of The Grateful Dads perform.
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
Jack Davis Lecture
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrating the centennial of Davis‘ birth, animator and director Mack Williams will present with a pop-up exhibit of Davis’ work following. 6 p.m. FREE! library.uga.edu
Video Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of videos editing using Adobe Premiere. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons Miniature Painting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin experts from Dragon Star Hobbies as they teach how to paint a D&D miniature. Grades 6–12. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/DnDMini
Ahndhi’s VHS Screening
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAhndhi Stitcha will host a collector talk and VHS screening from his collection with popcorn. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Vivian Liddell’s large-scale diptych painting “Game Day” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3 for 1 card, $5 for 2. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
STOLEN GIN Five-piece from New York City that blends jazz, disco, funk, electro pop and psychedelic rock and is dedicating to never letting a good crowd go to waste.
Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA MBUS and Soundcloud Present. 7 p.m. FREE! $1 = 1 vote. https://www.instagram.com/ugambus/
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
SERENDIPITY Indie pop project of Surabhi Joshi.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Joe Pettis (Adult Swim, Doug Loves Movies) and one of Tallahassee’s most up and coming comedians Tekk Johnson. 8 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Honeypuppy, Kairos Creature Club, Johnny Falloon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 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.
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Play All Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Fall Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse UGA student artwork for sale at this fifth annual market. 12–8 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
Friday Speaker Series
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduate students Blake Cravey, Sophia Flemming, Jess Martinez and Vanessa Raditz present their Interdisciplinary Black Feminist research. 12:40 p.m. FREE! iws.uga.edu
A Poetry & Translation Symposium
UGA North Campus Broad Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAn afternoon of discussions and readings by three visiting poets. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 1–4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesBaker Overstreet’s sculpture exhibition “Goblin Gazebo” will be on view with light refreshments. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foyer_athens
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Forest Fantasy
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy building fairy houses, making sticks into wands and other fun activities. Ages 3 & up. 6–7:30 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
CHARLIE FLEMING indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Look What I Can Do
Hadden Estate 1150 Cliff Dawson Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesLocal Athens and Love.Craft artists will have art on display with food, drinks, a silent auction and dance party. 6–9 p.m. $100. www.lovecraftathens.org
