Calendar Picks
Athens Film Festival | Thursday, August 14 @ 5:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Close Knobs, Annie Leeth | Thursday, August 14 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
Close Knobs, Annie ... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Athens Film Festival | Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Dub Bonanza Block Party | Friday, August 15 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné
Dub Bonanza Block P... Ciné
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
Classic City vs. Fayetteville Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Fayetteville’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Artist Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by local artist Tara Tanner will be on display with music by Dave Forker of Custom Concern. 2:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Dave Forker
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTara Tanner Artist Reception. 2:30–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers.
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap on the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in a GT3 car. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chris Hampton
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
CHRIS HAMPTON Acoustic solo set by country performer.
Artist Panel Discussion
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtists whose work is featured in the “Women of Courage” exhibition discuss what courage looks like. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sallow Friend, Racecar 44, Chairs
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SALLOW FRIEND New Haven, CT-based indie outfit fusing emo with math rock stylings.
RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.
CHAIRS Local post-punk project featuring members of the Rishis, Penny Loafer, Organically Programmed, and Viv and the Things.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Muscle, Rubber Udder, Johnny Falloon
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents. 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MUSCLE Baltimore, MD punk band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA world-famous ventriloquist is pushed to extremes in the mind melting, telenovela-style On The Edge of Terror. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Internet 101: Browser Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to search and navigate the internet and utilize browser tools. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Suicide Prevention Training
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! tinyurl.com/oconeelibqpr
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
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
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
Abbey Road LIVE!
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
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
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.”
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.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Life Drawing
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesMonthly open drawing studio with a nude model. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 1–4 p.m. $20. drawathens.org