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
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Masako Onodera and Mary Hallam Pearse will discuss their exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Ecumenical Service
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 12, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the eighth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
Athens MLK Day Music Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.40watt.com
ATHENS MLK DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL Ant G hosts performances by Tabitha Duncan (Kut Klose) & 1Bad Azz Drummer, Anthony "AD" Dorsey, Kxng Blanco, Fhenix James, Brando, Domino 787 & Chiki Flow, Ron da Don Parys, Britt, Farin, Kuza, Motorhead 2X & Poet, Squallé, P.O. The Priceless One, Marco Hull, Jalen and Diedra Stroud.
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter potential rock star TJ has both hands severed off, he meets a woman and her geeky friends who introduce him to techno music and robotic hands in Vibrations. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring 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
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMasako Onodera utilizes craft techniques in her art and connects the audience emotionally to the materials and will speak about her work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo 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
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2003 documentary film about the American South followed by a musical performance by Jim White. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
Anatoly Sheludyakov
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
ANATOLY SHELUDYAKOV Russian pianist and composer whose repertoire includes works of the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Tonight's performance features three Beethoven "Bagatelles."
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWines from Obsidian Wine Co. will be served along with small bites. 6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Warm Up With a Chili Taste-Off
Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of the Culinary Masters series, a cooking program for adults with developmental disabilities, experiment with recipes and taste the results. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Whiskies of Mainland Europe
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensExperience the rich and diverse flavors of mainland Europe’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Reparations Action
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1975 Japanese film The Great Chase. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Dover Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35–55. pac.uga.edu
DOVER QUARTET Grammy-nominated string ensemble performs a quartet by Florence Price along with selections by Haydn and Shostakovich.
Brass Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRASS CHAMBER RECITAL Students of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's brass department perform.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesReading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
