Calendar Picks
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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Rosie and the Ratdogs, Swear Jar, Fishbug
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance.
Athens Ultimate Drag Cabaret
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Vanity Vixxxens will perform featuring Extasy, Jacqueline, Cola, Bianca, Sasha, Lacie and Karmella. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
Movies By Moonlight
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Zumba After Dark Glow Party
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this high-energy dance party in neon attire and grab glow sticks, body paint and more to create a dazzling atmosphere. Supplies provided. 9 p.m. $15 (online only). www.instagram.com/studiod3athens
Midsummer Motel, Tunnels, The Gringos
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
TUNNELS Atlanta transcendent hardcore.
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
Back-to-School Open House
Highland Yoga BeechwoodCheck out yoga classes for all levels and meet teachers. Registration required. Aug. 17, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/open-house
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Rebecca Sunshine
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBack to School Bash. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
REBECCA SUNSHINE Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. Today's event features food, games, prizes and a pop-up park.
Back-to-School Bash
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, food, games, prizes and a pop-up park. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Pride and Prejudice
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA theatrical adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel about the witty heroine Elizabeth Bennet. Aug. 9–10 & 15–17, 8 p.m. Aug. 11 & 18, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
League of Women Voters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the first meeting of the ACC area chapter of the League of Women Voters. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.lwvga.clubexpress.com
Energy Medicine for the Creative Soul
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Kandy Duke leads a workshop focused on practicing energy medicine techniques. 4:30 p.m. $15 (suggested donation). www.tinyurl.com/CreativeEnergyMedicine
The Vassar Blondes
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece. For this special series, the band will perform songs from movie soundtracks.
Segar Jazz Affair, Carol Albert & Her Band
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two shows). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzAug18
CAROL ALBERT Billboard-charting smooth jazz mainstay joined by her band.
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Neat Freak, Penny Loafer
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
PENNY LOAFER Athens band that has graced the feet of everyone from James Dean and John F. Kennedy to scruffy London punks and even scruffier Tennessee rockabillies, and continue to be worn by fashion trendsetters across the globe.
Neat Freak, Tabla Rosa, Violent Violet
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
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
Beginner Adult Learn to Ride
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. 5–6:30 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/trails
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Android Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
History Hour: Athens’ Oldest Restaurants
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAshley Shull and Justin Kau will share stories about the Mayflower Restaurant and other local favorites. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artist Reception
UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd., Athens, United StatesPainter and UGA professor Joseph Peragine’s exhibition “Low Anchored Cloud/Spring Hoax” will be on view with light refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu/lobby-gallery
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Teen Game Night: Mario Party Edition
Enjoy an evening of Mario themed gaming fun. Grades 6–12. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Saving the Chattahoochee
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about one of the first woman riverkeepers in the country followed by a panel discussion. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
