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Athens Film Festival | Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Dub Bonanza Block Party | Friday, August 15 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné
Dub Bonanza Block P... Ciné
Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s
Hotline TNT, Sour W... Hendershot’s
Mountain Grass Unit
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.39. www.georgiatheatre.com
MOUNTAIN GRASS UNIT Birmingham pickers adding a bluegrass touch to country, jazz, funk, rock and even metal.
Support Group, Smoggo
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Houston’s solo project that is often noisy, improvisational, ambient and/or industrial.
SMOGGO Droning modulated oscillators, minimal techno and harsh electronic rhythms by Jay Domingo.
Tabla Rosa, Telephone Pole, Organically Programmed
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens that recently released its first singIe, "Bipolar."
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
The Tangents
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE TANGENTS Southern rock and country.
KIT, Macho Planet, The Falling Spikes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KIT Athens-based psychedelic pop, rock and dance five piece.
MACHO PLANET Alternative indie project based out of Nashville, TN.
THE FALLING SPIKES New local band.
Planet Queer Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride & Queer Collective’s annual Queer Prom hosts an all-night dance party, with a flash tattoo fundraiser at Pink Goblin this year. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $20. www.athenspride.org
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance performances, live music, DJs and social dancing. 7 p.m.–1 a.m. $20. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Night Creatures
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about nocturnal creatures and look for bio-fluorescent critters on this guided walk. Registration & waiver required. 8:45 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9:30 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Morning River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance workshops and a social featuring DJ Mane and Mr. Clahvay. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15/class, $20/social, $45/day pass. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeredith Raiford Akins’ exhibition “Up in the Trees” featuring colorful nature-inspired works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Artist Talk
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists from the group exhibition “Cloth: Untied & United” featuring non-traditional textile works will discuss their art. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Shelter Building
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Kelsey and Lisa
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
KELSEY AND LISA Blend of Nashville country and tropical vibes.
Drawing Portraits in Charcoal
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesArtist Hilda Kurtz leads a workshop connected to the “Women of Courage” exhibition. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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.
Pinball Tournament
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual and beginner-friendly with prizes and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. $5 entry & coin drop. [email protected]
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
The Peacock King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1988 action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.
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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Genealogy Night at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAn after-hours event designed to help begin or expand family history research. 5:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta photographer Glen VarnHagen will present on the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
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. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from host Lindsay before the floor opens for social dancing. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Karaoke & Cocktails
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $5. www.hotelabacusathens.com
KARAOKE & COCKTAILS Karaoke with a chance to win a $50 prize.
