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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

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

After the End Book Club

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

Discuss post-apocalyptic fiction and help choose upcoming book selections for the year. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

The Ashies, Weaponinzed Flesh, Regulator, Mr. Transmission, Arms Dealer

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

7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

THE ASHIES Miami, FL punk.

WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.

REGULATOR Local punk band.

MR. TRANSMISSION Local band with new brakes and tires.

ARMS DEALER New local band composed of members from other local bands.

The Hobohemians

The Hobohemians

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

6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.

Micheael Guthrie’s Freedom Riders

Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United States

6 p.m. FREE! www.michaelguthrieband.com

MICHAEL GUTHRIE'S FREEDOM RIDERS Cast of Athens musicians playing counterculture anthems and festival jams.

Alys Willman, Kate Morrissey

Alys Willman, Kate Morrissey

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

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

ALYS WILLMAN Athens singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)

KATE MORRISSEY Singer-songwriter with an offbeat sense of humor. (10 a.m.)

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Local Heroes at Farmview Market

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

Local first responders and healthcare professionals are invited to enjoy live music, free food, a market and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Game Developer Munch

Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United States

Network whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 2 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs

LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Drop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! ​​www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

’90s Night

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

Watch Nicktoons on the TVs, play Super Nintendo and N64 games, enter a costume contest and dance to the ultimate ’90s jams. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

’90s Night

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

'90s Night. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

YOUVEGOTMAIL.BAND Cover band playing the hits. (6 p.m.)

DJESS Spinning tunes for a rad '90s dance party. (8 p.m.)

Bored in the USA II

Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Bored in the USA II. 5:30 p.m. (doors). $5–10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/redline_athens

RUNNING RIOT Punk and power-pop from Atlanta.

SOLDER Australian punk rock.

TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.

BORZOI Atlanta-based hardcore punk.

NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.

TELEVISED BY GHOSTS Weird ghosts making weird music in Athens.

Schmooze

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

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

SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.

Seaboard Bridge

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

8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

SEABOARD BRIDGE New Athens-based rock trio.

Soul Spectacular Dance Party

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

Soul Spectacular Dance Party. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

DJ NATE & KURT WOOD Veteran vinyl junkies spinning rare and classic ‘60s soul/funk/Motown/beach music.

Mixtape Dance Party

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

9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MIXTAPE DANCE PARTY Dance the night away.

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

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

706 Day

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

First annual community day featuring a family-friendly fun zone with games and inflatables, basketball tournament, water gun fight and free refreshments while they last. 2–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Marty Winkler and Friends

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MARTY WINKLER AND FRIENDS Singer incorporating jazz, Americana, folk, cabaret, blues and more. You name it, she can sing it!

Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

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

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

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

Teen Writing Hangout

Teen Writing Hangout

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

Stop by to share your writing and brainstorm ideas. Grades 6–12. 67 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Reception

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Chase Brantley’s exhibition “upstage / downstage” features photographs of his fellow performers in their in-between moments. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Paint & Sip

Paint & Sip

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

Enjoy a painting tutorial while sipping sparkling grape juice. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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.

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

The 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.

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

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

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Animal Encounter

Animal Encounter

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

An all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration is required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter