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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
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

Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Pachinko Pop

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

Screening of the 1977 Japanese sci-fi horror Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Jesterpalooza

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Screening of jester short films with a live music performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

The Muskogees

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Jesterpalooza. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.

Dexter and The Moonrocks, Liam St. John, Cigarettes @ Sunset

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS West Texas band known for their unique combination of country and grunge.

LIAM ST. JOHN Chart-topping Nashville artist who works at the crossroads of blues and rock.

CIGARETTES @ SUNSET Indie rock by five best friends from Boone, NC.

MCU Trivia

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com

Zoran Dukić

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

ZORAN DUKIĆ Croatian classical guitarist and accomplished competition winner.

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot’s Comedy

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

Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon

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

Hosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org

RC Outlaw Cowboy

RC Outlaw Cowboy

Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States

1 p.m. www.earthfare.com

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United States

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org

RC Outlaw Cowboy

RC Outlaw Cowboy

Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA

3 p.m. 706-424-4286

RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Read to Rover

Read to Rover

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

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate the month of February with a fried catfish and shrimp supper, and a variety of live music. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

Karaoke

Karaoke

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

KARAOKE Thursdays hosted by TikTok sensation Brandon Conway.

Emerging Scholars Symposium

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

Dr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

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

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

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

Knitters 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

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

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

Join 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

BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Opening Reception

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Exhibitions “Playing House” by Cecilia Reynolds and “Beneath the Sky and Sea” by Louise Haynes Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

Open Studio

Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United States

Artist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Helen Kuykendall. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Works by Linda Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

The Georgia Music Collections Tour

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

Take a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Bowling for Bottoms

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

The fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $25. www.athensareadiaperbank.com

Artist Talk

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Alice Woodruff will discuss her ceramic sculpture exhibition “Warrior Women.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

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

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

Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

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

7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam. Bring an instrument or your voice.

Stop Light Observations, Winyah

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com

STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS Transformational rock and anti-pop group from Charleston, SC.

WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.

Arts Fishing Club, Juniper

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

ARTS FISHING CLUB Nashville-based indie-folk band known for their energetic live performances and heartfelt lyricism.

JUNIPER Band that blends elements of modern singer-songwriter music into the context of an alternative rock band.

Lemon’s, The Downstairs, Swear Jar, Crimson Fever

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

7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.nowherebarlive.com

LEMON'S Memphis-based indie rock band.

THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion.

SWEAR JAR '90s inspired rock group that explores new horizons in punk, indie and alternative music.

CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.

Eighth Blackbird

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–45. pac.uga.edu

EIGHTH BLACKBIRD Four-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary music group performing innovative presentations of works by living composers.

Love Letters

Love Letters

The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United States

Arts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.org

Bayou Princess, 20cats, Chairs

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

Indecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.

20CATS Grunge-gaze project of Knoxville,TN-based artist Will Stevens.

CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.