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
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, 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.”
Happy Accidents Improv
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFree Play Improv Acting Studio will perform a comedy show. 7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
UGA Philharmonia
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PHILHARMONIA As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's large orchestral ensembles, the Philharmonia is open to all student string players.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Open House & My Georgia Promise Scholarship Info Session
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParents of prospective students for the 2025-2026 school year are invited. Registration required. Jan. 22 & Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. www.athensacademy.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Artful Conversation: Kent Monkman
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion about Kent Monkman’s painting “asinnajaq.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a Q&A session with James Carville and film director Matt Tyrnauer. 5 p.m. (VIP reception), 6 p.m. libs.uga.edu
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
YA Craft Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to create felt pennant flag with all materials provided. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Intro to FL Studio
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn basics in the studio with resident art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Honeypuppy
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
How To Chain Trip: Making Human Music with AI
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWriter and musician Claire L. Evans will give a presentation followed by a discussion with Athens musicians Marcel Sletten and Oliver Domingo. 6 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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.
Marcel Sletten, Organically Programmed
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States"How to Chain Trip: Making Human Music with AI" Event. 6 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
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.
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPeter Zale will discuss his work with conservation horticulture, plant exploration, plant breeding and living collections. 6:30 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Peter Essick discusses and signs copies of his new book Work in Progress, a collection of aerial photographs of construction sites in the Atlanta Metro area. book. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/workinprogress
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
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 1977 Japanese sci-fi horror Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Jesterpalooza
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of jester short films with a live music performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
The Muskogees
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJesterpalooza. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.
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.
Dexter and The Moonrocks, Liam St. John, Cigarettes @ Sunset
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DEXTER AND THE MOONROCKS West Texas band known for their unique combination of country and grunge.
LIAM ST. JOHN Chart-topping Nashville artist who works at the crossroads of blues and rock.
CIGARETTES @ SUNSET Indie rock by five best friends from Boone, NC.
MCU Trivia
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com
Zoran Dukić
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
ZORAN DUKIĆ Croatian classical guitarist and accomplished competition winner.
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
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
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.
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA3 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
