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Opening Reception | Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center

Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center

Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry

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
Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm

Opening Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Diamond Art

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

Make beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

DIY Book Binding

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

Create your own notebooks and booklets in this hands-on workshop. Supplies provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Texas Tornadoes

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TexasTornadoesJuly11

TEXAS TORNADOES Texas country music tribute show featuring Josh Walker, Todd Cowart, Blank Canvas and Clay Leverett covering the likes of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Robert Earl Keen Jr., Steve Earle and more. Save $5 at the door if you come in cowboy boots or a cowboy hat.

Serf Lords

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock with live music video production and a vinyl swap. Album release show!

Brad Williams

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Stand-up comedian appearing on TV and in movies on “The Growth Spurt Tour.” 7 p.m. $26–121.50. www.classiccenter.com

The Prospectors

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872

THE PROSPECTORS Good timin' country band playing rock, blues and soul. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Seeking Approval, Karma Kat, Evelia

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.

Shehehe, Mega Colossus, Totally Slow, Wyld Staleyz

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.

MEGA COLOSSUS Twin guitar leads like an eagle screeching through space, fantasy inspired lyrics from the dustiest old book collection, and the raw power of metal.

TOTALLY SLOW Razor sharp, no-frills melodic hardcore from Greensboro, NC.

WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.

Briana Marela, In a Kythe, LeeAnn Peppers

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

BRIANA MARELA Composer/artist whose music varies from experimental, electronic and ambient to lyrically-forward pop music.

IN A KYTHE Drone project from Lydian Brambila featuring loops for cello and voice. Farewell party!

LEEANN PEPPERS Experimental vocal manipulations from the other side of the veil.

The Goonies

Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States

Screening of the classic family movie on the front lawn. 8:30 p.m. $5 (non-members), FREE! (members). www.mmcc-arts.org

Rosie and the Ratdogs, Ghuts, Somnuri

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

Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.

GHUTS New York post-metal.

SOMNURI Brooklyn-based doom/sludge/stoner metal.

Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament

UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. Proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $150. www.givebutter.com/2025cottageclassic

Tom Crossan, Acoustic Jam

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

TOM CROSSAN Pop singer-songwriter with a diverse repertoire. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

Event Series 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. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Star Wars Day

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

Meet Star Wars characters, take pictures and make crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Chess Tournament

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

Stop by for an informal tournament open to all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Big Family Read

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

Discuss J.K. Rowling’s novel Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tokusatsu Club

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

Screening of the 1996 sci-fi comedy film Ultraman Zearth. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Founder’s Day Celebration

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

There will be a screening of Rock & Chisel, new exhibit opening, award ceremony, food, beverages, raffles and more. 4–7 p.m. $100 (members), $125 (non-members). www.steffenthomas.org

David Nail

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $37.53–50.26. www.georgiatheatre.com

DAVID NAIL Soulful and candid country artist who received a Grammy-nomination for his song "Turning Home."

Sophie the Stray, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name, Roan O’ Reilly

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

SOPHIE THE STRAY Nashville-based art rock for the people.

KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).

ROAN O' REILLY Solo set by member of Athens bad Goodhost.

Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All

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

Enjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating the life of Miss Pam. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com

Terry’s Dolmen, Dipper Grande, Dadgum

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.

DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.

DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.

Jimmy and Stiggs Do America: The Roadshow

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the horror film Jimmy and Stiggs followed by a Q&A with writer, director and actor Joe Begos. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.horrorsectionstudios.com

Noise Mountain, Slumbering Sun, Frisson

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

Shadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NOISE MOUNTAIN Inspired by Midwestern alternative rock, this Athens band incorporates both '80s and '90s punk rock into its sound.

SLUMBERING SUN Traditional doom band out of Texas.

FRISSON Athens post-metal.

Athens Goth Night Dance Party

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Athens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.

DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.

TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.

DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.

High Tea: A Drag Show

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Mary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Breastfest

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This breast cancer awareness fundraiser will feature local health organizations and partners, specialty slush and cocktails, a silent auction and more. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart