Calendar Picks
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the stalker film The Bloodstained Shadow. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Music Bingo
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this pop party music bingo night. Every other Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader being Jerry Rogers. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Over Yonder Comedy Tour
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesDavid Goolsby and friends, Eric Brown and Dakota Day, are hosting an evening of laughs. All ages. 7:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
Josh Bynum
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
JOSH BYNUM Professor of trombone at UGA, soloist, chamber musician and orchestral trombonist.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Free Apple & Android Training Class for the Blind
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesA comprehensive seminar is focused on sharing essential skills for seamlessly and efficiently navigating devices. Registration required. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 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 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 8–11. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Artist Conversation
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Kei Ito and Binh Danh will discuss their work in conjunction with Ito’s current exhibition, “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesAward-winning author Elizabeth Willis will read and discuss her poetry. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAbraham Tesser will discuss their exhibition “Maquettes” featuring scale models in wood used as drafts for larger pieces. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters 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
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWork by full-time and part-time Lamar Dodd faculty will be on view in the “Trust Fall: 2024 Faculty Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Romantic Comedies Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your romantic comedy trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
High School Musical on Stage!
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Disney musical explores issues of friendship, first love and acceptance. Feb. 8–10, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $14–20. www.mortontheatre.com
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Playing R.E.M.’s Murmur
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Murmur.
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Ballroom Magic: Magically Ever After
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s Ballroom Performance Group presents a magical evening of dance. Feb. 8–10, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2 p.m. $8–18. www.facebook.com/UGABallroomPerformanceGroup
Parker Wierling, Well Kept
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Bad Mint, Andrew Martin, Keely, Caughy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAD MINT Alternative punk trio from Atlanta.
ANDREW MARTIN No info available.
KEELY No info available.
CAUGHY Atlanta-based artist combining assorted synthesizers, drum machines and vocals to create simple yet charmingly vulnerable productions.
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents local comedians along with headliners that are some Greenville, SC’s best. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
90 Carlton: Winter
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesFeaturing “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything” and a celebration of the new exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org/event
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 8–11. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Parents’ Night Out
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesChildren will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Rick and the Morty’s, Ethan Harrison Smith, The Flying V
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
RICK AND THE MORTY'S No info available.
ETHAN HARRISON SMITH Americana and folk singer-songwriter from North Georgia.
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
