Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
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OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Upcountry Oyster Roast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Land Trust celebrates its 31st anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release, raffles and live music from Erik Olson Quartet. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
Erik Olson Quartet
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUpcountry Oyster Roast. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
ERIK OLSON QUARTET Passion project fueled by a mutual love of modern jazz and New Orleans style funk led by the nationally touring Erik Olson on organ and keys.
Beat the Chief BBQ Cook Off
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesA backyard barbecue showdown in benefit of Friends of Advantage. 2 p.m. $25. www.advantagebhs.org/friends-of-advantage
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
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
The Great Gatsby Ballet
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe World Ballet Company performs to an original score with hand-crafted costumes and lavish sets. 6 p.m. $39–85. www.classiccenter.com
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu
AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.
Kate Morrissey Band
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
YA Sketch & Study
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Recovery Dharma
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA Buddhist-inspired support group for addiction of all kinds with introductions, a short meditation and book reading, followed by group sharing. Open to all, especially service industry workers. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www. recoverydharma.org
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Miss Thing’s Drag Search
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesWatch new and seasoned drag queens and kings compete to win a spot in the line up during the annual Boybutante Ball. 7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Under the direction of Vicki Lu, several distinguished guest artists join this ensemble which features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi and the yangqin.
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
MS Word: Styles, Themes and Templates
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use styles, themes and templates to create a professional looking document. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ASL Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Marissa and learn basic ASL with stories, songs and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesKay Read will show and discuss how and why she makes her sculptural beasties with crocheting and stitchery. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about DNA kits and how to research records and search for family members. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop 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
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
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring 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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rex Manning Day
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDress as your favorite ’90s movie character, play ’90s movie-themed trivia and browse a pop-up record sale from Wuxtry Records. 6–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
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
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1998 Pixar classic A Bug’s Life. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, 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.”
Roommate, The Goodjoys, The Echolocations
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8–12. www.georgiatheatre.com
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
THE GOODJOYS Athens band with a dynamic blend of influences and a passion for creating a community-centered environment.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
