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
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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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
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.
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
Color Chemistry Magic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Snook as he showcases the magic of color-changing chemistry science. 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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe summer series features seven artists across six new exhibitions. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to resize, crop, repair and adjust photos. 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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin 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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesKeith Bennett’s “ORB COMPULSIVE DISORDER” and Mike Landers’s “Black & White Lego” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
After the End Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss post-apocalyptic fiction with this month’s selection The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Drunken Prayer, Doom Ribbons
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DRUNKEN PRAYER Americana project of Morgan Greer with songs that could emerge from a highly blissed-out biker bar or a swampy ashram.
DOOM RIBBONS Sound project of James Owen creating dark ambient rock, atmospheric soundscapes and immersive drones.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Lunch and Learn
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesYvonne Davenport will give a presentation about Visually Impaired Specialized Training and Services (VISTAS) Center’s older blind program. 12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-4025
Sock Puppet Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGreater Athens Puppetry Club leads a class on making your own sock puppet. Supplies provided. Ages 10 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Slices of My Life” features watercolor paintings by award-winning local artist William Lum. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Agave Spirits Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample agave spirits two ways. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event featuring short presentations surrounding the theme pride month. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
The Hobohemians
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
J.R. Rund, Cody Marlowe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
J.R. RUND Country roots singer-songwriter from Georgia.
CODY MARLOWE Roots-rock and Americana songwriter from Clermont.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Sutherland
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
Telephone Pole, Isra & The Paisleys
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Solo electric set by Quinn.
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
Dooley & Baldwin
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
DOOLEY & BALDWIN Performing an assortment of alternative rock, country and pop.
Ariana, Athens Middle East Orchestra
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ARIANA No info available.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
Drug Ducks, Vansplainer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
VANSPLAINER Heavy rock spinoff project from The Dictatortots covering topics range from pooping your pants to lawn care to Viking coprolites.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Little Mae, Mannequin Party, Drí+Ensemble
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.
DRI + ENSEMBLE Indie band that uses lush vocal harmonies and dance-inducing R&B, folk and Latin influences performing the music of local artist Drí (Adriana Thomas).
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THUNDER ISLAND YACHT ROCK DANCE PARTY Hosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower in addition to improv and comedy.
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Mark Plemmons, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
