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Hog-Eyed Man | Sunday, August 31 @ 6:30 pm | OCAF

Sunday, August 31 @ 6:30 pm

Hog-Eyed Man

OCAF
Sunday, August 31 @ 6:30 pm

Hog-Eyed Man

OCAF

Ready, Set, Grow

Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens

Ms. Toya will lead the hands-on program “Little Chefs & the Hungry Caterpillar.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots

Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets 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

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Teen Prism Club

Teen Prism Club

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

Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com

Karaoke

Karaoke

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

6–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.

Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Blood Everywhere

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

An American novelist is stalked by an obsessed and razor-wielding maniac who commits murders that appear to be tributes in Tenebre. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Word of Mouth

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Ellie Swensson. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

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.

Wasted Major, Jonah Pierce, Thomas Gay

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

WASTED MAJOR Rock group from Nashville that blends the classic sounds of '60s and '70s rock with a dose of '90s country and honky-tonk flair.

JONAH PIERCE Country/folk musician from Blue Ridge.

THOMAS GAY Local acoustic country singer-songwriter.

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.

Toddler Thursday

Toddler Thursday

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

Drop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com

Little Learners

Little Learners

Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens

Explore numbers, colors, letters and more through hands-on activities, creative play and social time with new friends. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. $2 (ACC residents), $3 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

123 Toddler & Me

123 Toddler & Me

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Bond with your toddler using fun gym games, arts and crafts, and kitchen goodies. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

S.T.E.M. Tech & Play

S.T.E.M. Tech & Play

Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens

Persons with developmental disabilities are invited to explore technology online or with friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

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

UGA vs Kentucky

Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Wildcats. 12 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com

Artist Talk

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Kristine Potter will discuss her decades of work displayed in the exhibition “The Body Politic.” 4 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

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

Weekly 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

Art Party

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the opening of six new exhibitions with live music, refreshments, activities and more. 5–7 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Wild Rumpus Volunteer Mixer

Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United States

Learn more and sign-up to volunteer for this year’s Halloween festival, with food, drinks and music by DJ De La Luna. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

The Grateful Dads

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com

THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.

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

Bad Dog BINGO

Bad Dog BINGO

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

Play BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Wine Tasting

J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, Georgia

Drop in to try a variety of Mary Taylor wines. 6 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/jsbottleshop

Opening Reception

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Painter Courtney Khail’s exhibition “Smoke & Mirrors” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Line Dancing Lessons

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

Learn the basics of line dancing. 6 p.m. www.hotelabacusathens.com

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

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

Odum School of Ecology Auditorium 140 E. Green St, Athens, GA, United States

A silent auction and light refreshments will be followed by a talk by Dr. Jim Porter on the need for a conservation corridor along the Middle Oconee River. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

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

Beginner’s Improv

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Learn the basics of improv, acting and comedy with Matt House. 6:30 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.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

Rubber Udder, The Falling Spikes

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

Aidan Lyerly Art Opening. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock-and-roll.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.