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OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

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Open Mic

Open Mic

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com

OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Eric Carter, Scott Nicholson, David Barbe

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ERIC CARTER Songwriter known for playing in Bloodkin.

SCOTT NICHOLSON Versatile musician known for playing in dangfly!

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.

Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Artist Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Emily Llamazales will discuss her site-specific installation Imposter Syndrome. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Knitters 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

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Books on Tap

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Discuss this month’s book choice Bunny by Mona Awad. New members welcome. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Normaltownbrewingco

BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Linda Chafin will present on native plants in Athens and where to see them during the winter months. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Animation Trivia

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil of UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/unphilteredtrivia

Song Swap

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Camp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com

SONG SWAP Cracker members David Lowery and Johnny Hickman join Jim Dalton for a song swap.

The Game’s Afoot

The Game’s Afoot

Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Creative Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy whodunit that’s set during the Christmas holidays. Mar. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act

ASSSSCAT

ASSSSCAT

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Flying Squid improvisers perform special longform improvised scenes followed by standup with Lanny Farmer. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Jack Hamill, Eric Peters, K Shanora

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

JACK HAMILL Artist combining decades of acoustic, singer-songwriter influences with grunge, psych and alt-rock to create songs about the grief of growing up.

ERIC PETERS Artist known for his work in Atlanta indie rock band Perfect Animal.

K SHANORA Up-and-coming artist in Atlanta with a tender vocal delivery and catchy hooks and rhythms.

Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

VERN DAYSEL & THE BURNING BREEZE Four-piece rock and roll band out of South Florida.

Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Bling Your Prom

Bling Your Prom

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Teens are invited to pick out and try on a head-to-toe prom outfit. Mar. 7, 2–5:30 p.m. Mar. 8, 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE!

Retro Playtime

Retro Playtime

Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

Relive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com

OCAF Thrift Sale

OCAF Thrift Sale

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Browse a variety of home goods, art, holiday items, jewelry and more. Price points vary by time span. Mar. 7, 5–8 p.m. Mar. 8, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.ocaf.com/thrift-sale

MrJordanMrTonks

MrJordanMrTonks

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.

Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

The Reflex

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheReflexAthens

THE REFLEX Atlanta-based Duran Duran tribute band.

Scrapbooking Basics

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Learn the basics of scrapbooking with your own personal items such as pictures and ticket stubs. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Making Pasta Noodles

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Learn how to make simple long pasta noodles with all ingredients provided. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Ramblin’ Country Band

Ramblin’ Country Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Cracker, Ike Reilly

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Camp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com

CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its decades-long career.

IKE REILLY Singer-songwriter, musician and writer, as well as frontman and founder of the rock band the Ike Reilly Assassination.

The Game’s Afoot

The Game’s Afoot

Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Creative Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy whodunit that’s set during the Christmas holidays. Mar. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act

Level 4 Improv Grad Show

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 8 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org