Calendar Picks
Opening Reception | Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
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
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
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop 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
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
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
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
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
Fatal Error, Derby, Commüne
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin & Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
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
Firefly Festival Kids Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesAn end of summer festival event with stilt walkers, music, face painters, kids crafts and more. Ages 12 & under. 6–8 p.m. $5 (kids). www.madisonga.com/firefly
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
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
Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of the Athens Creative Theatre Youth Performance Camp will perform this clever and comedic courtroom drama. 7 p.m. $6. www.mortontheatre.com
Nick Smith
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.95. www.georgiatheatre.com
NICK SMITH Nashville-based country artist with an adrenaline-pumping, modern, genre-bending sound.
Sloping, Honeypuppy, Evelia, Made Up
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SLOPING Atlanta-based indie folk band.
HONEYPUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
MADE UP Atlanta indie rock.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a comedy night drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
One Day Sewing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a custom pair of pants, shorts or a skirt at this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $20. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop by to view clips of newly digitized videos from the community, play bingo, interact with different AV equipment and learn about the library archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/events
Descendents, Teen Mortgage, MattstaGraham
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $41.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
DESCENDENTS Punk rock band formed in Manhattan Beach, CA in 1977 by guitarist Frank Navetta, bassist Tony Lombardo and drummer Bill Stevenson.
TEEN MORTGAGE Washington D.C.-based punk band formed by guitarist and vocalist James Guile after he moved from Liverpool, U.K. and found bandmate Ed Barkauskas through Craigslist.
MATTSTAGRAHAM Tuscon, AZ-based pop-punk songwriter known for his vulnerable, relatable lyrics.
Firefly Festival Date Night
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesFirefly Festival Date Night. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.madisonga.com/firefly
THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.
Miracle Blood, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Sacred Bull, Frisson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
FRISSON Athens post-metal.
Noche de Baile: Summer Edition
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.timbathens.com
NOCHE DE BAILE: SUMMER EDITION SALSAthens and TIMBAthens close out their summer socials with live music by Luchito Muñoz. The night begins with a dance class at 8 p.m.
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
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.
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
Beneath Trees, Deaf Condors, WarFather
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BENEATH TREES Psych/garage rock from Savannah.
DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.
WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.
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
Musical Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to watch a movie musical. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Clay Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make various creations with air dry clay. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & up. 7 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.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 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
