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Athens Film Festival | Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens

Dub Bonanza Block Party | Friday, August 15 @ 8:00 pm | Ciné

Friday, August 15 @ 8:00 pm

Dub Bonanza Block P...

Ciné

Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens

Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s

Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm

Hotline TNT, Sour W...

Hendershot’s
Friday, August 15 @ 1:00 pm

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens
Friday, August 15 @ 8:00 pm

Dub Bonanza Block P...

Ciné
Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens
Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm

Hotline TNT, Sour W...

Hendershot’s

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

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 to the author in Tenebre. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There will be a lecture on “A River Runs Through It: A Compelling Case for a Conservation Corridor on the Middle Oconee,” followed by a panel discussion. 7 p.m. www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

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

Trio Metro with Liz Farrell

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org

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.

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Morning Paddle

Morning Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Tree ID Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about local plant life on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fine Fettle Tailgate

Fine Fettle 3035 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, Georgia

Watch the game, and enjoy food and live music. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.finefettle.com

Shelter Building

Shelter Building

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Afternoon Kaya Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 5:15 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Silent Disco

Silent Disco

The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com

SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.

Morning Paddle

Morning Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

Creek Critters Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 11:30 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fungi Hike

Fungi Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Get Loud, Get Local

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

Learn from local organizations and elected officials what you can do to deepen your political knowledge and engagement. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Vinyl Open Decks

Vinyl Open Decks

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

3–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host open decks where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.

Afternoon Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3:15 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge