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Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry

OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné

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

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

Athentic Bluegrass Jam

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

2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Bring an instrument to participate in an open jam or just grab a seat and enjoy.

Crawfish Boil

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate National Beer Day with a bottomless crawfish/low country boil. 3–8 p.m. $30–40. www.palomapark.com

UGA Salsa Club

UGA Salsa Club

UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Learn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class

HauntFest

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

HauntFest. 4–11 p.m. www.sobrewco.com

THE YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS A frankenband of some lawyers, a librarian and a neurosurgeon stitching together a spooky set of rock covers. (4 p.m.)

JACKET Athens band rooted in heavy alt rock, grunge and punk rock spirit, peppered with gritty downtown service industry ruckus. (5 p.m.)

HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece. (6 p.m.)

SWEAR JAR Local '90s inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (7 p.m.)

PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit, mixing dance, pop punk, emo and alternative with a hint of brass. (8 p.m.)

SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock." (9 p.m.)

ROOMMATE What happens when funk and soul meet indie rock. (10 p.m.)

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

Empress Mokah, DJ D Blue

6 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

EMPRESS MOKAH Mokah Jasmine Johnson makes her live musical debut. EP release party for Love & Justice!

DJ D BLUE Sounds of reggae, afrobeat, dancehall and R&B.

WrestleMania 40

WrestleMania 40

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

Come watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6​​–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens

R. Mexico, Marcel Sletten, Sophia Ruben

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

Primordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

R. MEXICO Atlanta/NYC-based producer known for collaborating with acts such as Atlas Sound, Elysia Crampton and Gobby.

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

SOPHIA RUBEN Local dark ambient composer spins gothic club tracks.

Rock Doc Block: Running with Our Eyes Closed

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed presented by Bertis Downs. 7:15 p.m. $8​​–11. www.athenscine.com

Best of Athens Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians including Angel, Jacob Snipes, Tim Chirikalov and more hosted by Lanny Farmer. 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com

Total Solar Eclipse Event

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Solar glasses will be provided with activities and crafts for attendees to watch the eclipse. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

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

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Chris Renzema, Citizens

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

6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

CHRIS RENZEMA Singer-songwriter from Grand Rapids, MI who blends indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk influences into his music.

CITIZENS Seattle, WA-based Christian rock band.

ACC Federation of Neighborhoods

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

The group will host a panel consisting of District 6 and 8 commission candidates. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/federationofneighborhoods

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

Don Gillespie Memorial Concert

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

Don Gillespie Memorial Concert. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Performing 20th-century masterworks to celebrate the life of UGA School of Music graduate and music publisher Don Gillespie.

Toddler Tuesday: Five Senses

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

Enjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]

Storytime

Storytime

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

Join Ms. Jera for crafts, songs, movement and more. Ages 5 & under. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

Athens Fibercraft Guild

Lyndon House Art Center

Ann Flippen will present on the Quilts of Valor program that makes quilts for veterans. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

Mahjong Club

Mahjong Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

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

Time, Fugitivity and Global Black Aesthetics

UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Matthew Omelsky of the University of Rochester will give a lecture that theorizes the embodied experience of time in Black artforms. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Memoir Writing Group

Memoir Writing Group

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

During this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Curator Talk

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

This talk and artist reception for the exhibition “RESCUEWaste and Redemption” features artwork using upcycled and repurposed materials. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Artist Reception

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

Caroline Coleman’s exhibition “Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings” features portraits of the Linnentown community. 6–8 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 “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” 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

Open Mic

Open Mic

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7

OPEN MIC Try out a new tune or sit back and relax. Every Tuesday.

Nolan Taylor, Zandi Holup

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com

NOLAN TAYLOR Singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH who writes about themes including desperation, sorrow and joy and delivers songs with a wide range of vocal emotion.

ZANDI HOLUP Nashville-based folk singer-songwriter who takes inspiration from Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell.