Calendar Picks
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
Lex Write Now
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesWriters of all genres and experience levels are invited to learn tips, meet other writers and share their work. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
LEGO Robots Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Juneteenth Readaloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs a group read the book Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett and do a craft in celebration. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Weave Your Own Keychain
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn how to make a keychain using plastic string. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Athens Music Scene BEFORE It Was Famous
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
The Original Splitz Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $25 botgarden.uga.edu
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this concert in the garden.
Bad Ath Babes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-women comedy show run by women featuring stand-up and improv. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes
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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Wellbeing Walk
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other members of the community for a walk. Third Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
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
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Athens Psychedelic Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals and discuss what community and support could look like in Athens for sacred medicine. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
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.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
Los Cantares, James Aurelio
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAHH FEST. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
LOS CANTARES Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens.
JAMES AURELIO Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).
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
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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2019 Japanese musical comedy film Dance With Me. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Rowan Newby, Liz Farrell, Dadgum
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
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.
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
Brenda Bean’s Birds!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBird expert Brenda Bean educates with different species of performing birds. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SHITFEST III
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesSHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179
REASON TO HATE Traditional hardcore punk out of Atlanta.
BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.
VIOLENT VIOLET Local punk trio infused with a unique blend of surf and garage rock.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
DEGREASER New act from Atlanta.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
An Epic Life
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPlay the 500 card game involving tripping over frogs, besting a sphinx at its riddles while inebriated, having the skeleton of your dreams returned to you and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
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
Improv with Flying Squid Comedy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Jeremy Minnick’s exhibition of wood board designs will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
