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

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

John McCutcheon, Tom Paxton, Mike Green

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

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/TheFoundryMay4

JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter, storyteller and Georgia resident.

TOM PAXTON Folk singer-songwriter with a music career spanning more than 60 years.

MIKE GREEN Michigan-based singer-songwriter who has been an integral part of the folk community for over 30 years as a booking agent.

John Denver Tribute Show

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

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

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW Aaron Campbell hosts a tribute show featuring Robert O'Sullivan and Ben Banks.

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit

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

Based on the classic Noel Coward comedy about a cantankerous novelist, a jealous ghost and a series of mishaps. May 2–4, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act

Jazz Hands

Science for Georgia hosts a stand-up comedy show where science and technology professionals tell jokes about their work and studies. 7:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. bit.ly/4TH4GA?r=qr

Classic City Jukebox

Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA

8 p.m. www.strangeduckbrewing.com

CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.

Enumclaw, Asymptomatics, Bog Bod, Graham Hunt

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

8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ENUMCLAW Indie-rock band from Tacoma, WA.

ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.

BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.

GRAHAM HUNT Midwestern guitar pop artist inspired by Dust Brothers and Guided By Voices.

The Meaning of Memorial Day

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

Military historian and retired Colonel Lawrence Saul gives a presentation on the history and meaning of Memorial Day. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Dadgum

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

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

DADGUM Thoughtful jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–90. pac.uga.edu

ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Joined by conductor Dmitry Matvienko and pianist Yeol Eum Son to deliver Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2.

Athens Flute Choir

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

3 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athensflutechoir.org

ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The spring concert features selections by Faure, McLearnon, Schocker, Zimmer and more.

Stillpoint Literary Magazine Release Party

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

Celebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Mocktails & A Movie

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

Enjoy a mocktail and a Q&A on the movies of Bong Joon-ho with local film expert Professor Dr. Hyangsoon Yi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Classic City Jukebox

El Barrio 1331 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA

8 p.m. www.elbarrioathens.com

CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.

Everyday Dogs

Everyday Dogs

The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens

EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.

Garden Gnome Compost Program

Garden Gnome Compost Program

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Narnia Baking

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

Learn how to make Edmunds’ Turkish Delight and Mr. Tumnus’ sugar-topped cake. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Author Talk & Book Signing

First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

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

Compost Storytime

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

Join to listen to a story about composting. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Bogart Bookies

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

Pick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Knot Just For Knitters

Knot Just For Knitters

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

Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Film Screenings

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

The Teen Media Arts Club will showcase a collection of short films they have written, filmed and produced. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Club Ned Anime Society

Club Ned Anime Society

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

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

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

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Georgia Children’s Chorus

Georgia Children’s Chorus

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.

The Book of Mormon

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The award-winning comedy musical follows two missionaries attempting to preach to the inhabitants of a remote Ugandan village. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com