Calendar Picks
Piecing It Together Collage Workshop | Friday, July 25 @ 11:00 am | Oconee County Library
Piecing It Together... Oconee County Library
Free the Tapes: Summer Edition | Saturday, July 26 @ 1:00 pm | Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Free the Tapes: Sum... Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library
Athens Goes Acoustic | Saturday, July 26 @ 3:00 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goes Acoustic Athentic Brewing Co.
Threats & Promises | Saturday, July 26 @ 5:00 pm | 40 Watt Club
Threats & Prom... 40 Watt Club
Spitehound, American Boyfriend, Women in STEM
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie. Full band debut!
AMERICAN BOYFRIEND Pop-punk band from the suburbs of Atlanta.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Victor Charlie, Devils of the New Frontier
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Phantom Dan, Cactus Jackson, Blue
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CACTUS JACKSON Fast punk rock.
BLUE Pop-punk band.
Late Nite Decks
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLate Nite Decks. 10 p.m.–3 a.m. Donations suggested. www.instagram.com/vinyl_open_decks
DJ NATE & DJ JIIG Tag-team set of modern roots/dub/bass music and sound system culture.
DJ BOBBY STILLZ & DJ MAHOGANY Tag-team set of funk/disco/club mixes and rare grooves.
DJ VISION Eclectic blend of ‘80s, '90s, Y2k house/R&B/new wave/pop club remixes.
DJ THUMP N HUSTLE Local who came up in early 2000s Orlando house/breaks scene.
DJ GREG Classic house served with a smooth touch and sharp ear.
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
5th Anniversary Party
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the coffee shop’s renovated space with anniversary activities. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/mollyscoffeeco
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
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
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesElizabeth Barton’s exhibition “For the Love of Trees” featuring fiber and mixed media works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in DiRT Rally. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
American Red Cross Blood Drive
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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.
Petrichor, Women in STEM
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETRICHOR Washington D.C.-based rock band.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
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
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEmployees of Golden Pantry will discuss the history of the local chain gas station company. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Horse by Geraldine Brooks and discuss it with the group. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Away We Go. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Academy Order, Tears for the Dying, Nerveclinic, Support Group
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ACADEMY ORDER Philadelphia group blending goth, deathrock, new wave and hints of hardcore.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
NERVECLINIC Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Fitzpatrick of Unus Mundus blends dark ambience with industrial rhythms and distorted guitar drones.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Barbie Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Barbie for a morning of crafts and a photo opportunity. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bear Hollow Visit
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about and meet some native animal friends and make crafts. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
