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
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Seat In the Shade
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesStudents of UGA’s Poetry Educators class share original works. 12 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Place and Language in the Cherokee Nation
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists will discuss mapping Cherokee homesteads in the 19th century, Removal Period archaeology and Cherokee language and culture knowledge. 3 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Comer String Collective
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music. (6 p.m.)
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Trivia Night
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
Intro to Qigong Workshop
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesRyan Gallagher will lead a class in a form of mindful movement used in East Asia for thousands of years to improve health and wellbeing. 6 p.m. $30. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. 6–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Teen Craft Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a night of crafting and carving stamp designs. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe “Dream Journal” exhibition features a variety of artworks from local creators. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/rooknpawn
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Evan Honer, Barrett
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
EVAN HONER Musician whose mix of acoustic folk, indie-Americana and alternative pop earned him online fame.
BARRETT Musician whose debut EP, Appalachian, is coming out this May.
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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.
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1972 action drama film Withered Tree, The Adventures of Monjiro. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music bingo. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Charley Crockett
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $60–297. www.classiccenter.com
CHARLEY CROCKETT A cowboy singer for the 21st century whose mix of country, blues and soul earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Americana Album.
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNew Faces Night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
GARDEN VARIETY Five-piece funk band performing a blend of jazz, soul and rock through original compositions and covers of ’70s classics.
EIGHT PICTURES Indie pop splitting the difference between Hüsker Dü and The Smiths.
RUDY MONTAYRE Athenian acoustic singer-songwriter with influence from R&B, rock and folk music.
Porch Pickin’ Campfire Jams
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesPorch Pickin’ Campfire Jams. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.
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.
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
Disney on Ice Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesOne of the Disney on Ice skaters will visit with a special guest for storytime. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
EarthGAY 2025
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAThis student-led collaboration highlights the intersectionality between queer advocacy and environmentalism with workshops, food and a variety show. 4–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/queer_ecology
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Rain Barrel & Rainscaping Workshop
3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd. 3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GALearn simple techniques to manage rainwater in your yard and build your own rain barrel to take home. Supplies provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
New Town Revue
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of poetry, music and art with a closing reception for exhibitions by Louise Haynes Hall and Cecilia Reynolds. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Viv Awesome
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Town Revue. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
VIV AWESOME Folky shoegaze from Athens.
Cats at Creature Feline Fundraiser
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMeet and pet adoptable rescue cats and enter raffles to raise funds for Circle of Friends Animal Society. 6–8 p.m. Donations suggested. www.cofas.org
MFA Speaks
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a variety of brief artist talks by graduating MFA students. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Sneak Peek Showcase
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBenefit screening of trailers, some never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate of major studios. Apr. 22 & 24, 6 p.m. $3. www.athenscine.com
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Sound Inc.
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SOUND INC. Minnesota-based band playing '60s and '70s rock.
Artist Talk & Demos
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Annie Sears discusses her exhibition and provides demonstrations. 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 StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
