Calendar Picks

Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club

Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy

Firefly Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about all about fireflies on a guided walk. 8:30 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firefly ID

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about local firefly species and watch them in the wild. Registration required. 8:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com

Frozen Adventure

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

Join K & A Theatricals to re-enactment some adventures from the popular movie through song and dance. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Tour At Two

Tour At Two

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

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Sandy Creek Nature Center Visit

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

Learn about animals you can see up close, then make crafts. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/bogart

Film Athens

Film Athens

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

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens

C3 to End Homelessness

C3 to End Homelessness

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

A roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Fourth Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Mark Plemmons

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (6 p.m.)

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Cyanotype Art

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

Drop in to learn how to harness the power of the sun to create unique art. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Meet the Artist

The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Athens-based artist Cameron Lyden uses jewelry-making techniques to work with wood and brass. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theoldpal

Opening Reception

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

Photographer Terry Allen’s exhibition “Passenger Side” will be on view, as well as Grace Lang and Mason Pearson’s exhibition “THE NUCLEAR AGE: 2018-2025.” 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

Karaoke

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

KARAOKE Tonight's your night to shine.

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.

B.Y.O.V. & Silent Films

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

Bring your own vinyl and enjoy cocktails and silent films. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

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

Test your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Athens Pride & Queer Collective Dance Party

The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Athens Pride & Queer Collective Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theoldpal

DJ LADARIUS Spinning the hottest dance records, with a mix of dance, Top 40, hip hop, Latin and dancehall.

Toddler Thursday

Toddler Thursday

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.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

Giant Frog Mascot Party

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

Lily the Frog from the Water Conservation Office is visiting with frog crafts. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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

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

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

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

Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

AI for Image Generation and Image Editing

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

Learn how to use Adobe’s AI tools to generate and edit content in Photoshop and Illustrator. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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

Tarot & Tea

Tarot & Tea

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Gather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

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

Closing Reception

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

Artist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Locos Only” features animated paintings that celebrate un-huggable animals like armadillos and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.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

Georgia Science Junction

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

During this interactive talk, learn what misinformation is, how to combat it and practice effective communication. 7 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/4kmQELA

Boots & Brews Line Dancing

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

Learn the line dancing basics from host Lindsey. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com