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
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
African Gospel Celebration
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United States2–4 p.m. FREE! www.africandept.org
AFRICAN GOSPEL CELEBRATION An afternoon of music exploring the oral traditions of Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Overnight Angels
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
OVERNIGHT ANGELS Dave Lee leads covers of classic rock and Americana.
Trvy & The Enemy, Penny Loafer, January
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.nuci.org
TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals. Debut single out soon.
JANUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Shane Parish & Tatsuya Nakatani Duo, Dhana Jeera
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–20 suggested. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SHANE PARISH & TATSUYA NAKATANI DUO Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre Shane Parish joins Nakatani, an avant-garde percussionist, composer and sound artist who has released over 80 recordings.
DHANA JEERA North African, Ethiopian, Moroccan and Mauritanian-influence music by visual artist and Immaterial Possession member Jeremy Kiran Fernandes alongside Organically Programmed Orchestra's Gabrielle Daniels.
Off The Clock Comedy: Angel Addition
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents comedians and improv, this week featuring the birthday celebration of local comedian Angel. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Scam Jam 2024
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.accaging.org
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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA drunken sailor must convince authorities of a sea monster’s existence before it gobbles up any more tourists in The Sea Serpent. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Your Ex’s Pets, Julia Nyunt, Dogwood Tales
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented Athens-based violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
DOGWOOD TALES Five-piece alt-country from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, influenced by the eclectic DIY scene in Harrisonburg.
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
iPad/iPhone Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of navigating your device. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Last Tuesdays, 1 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
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
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss D.J. Palmer’s novel Saving Meghan. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesKidd Fielteau will give a talk on “Getting Started with DSLR Video–Lessons from the Teen Media Arts Club.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
This or That: Adventure Movie
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of an adventure movie voted on by attendees. Second and fourth Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. 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 Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Faculty Chamber Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
FACULTY CHAMBER RECITAL James Kim, assistant professor of cello, gives his first UGA performance. With special guest Kenn Wagner, a violinist in the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Crimson Fever
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
CRIMSON FEVER Swing by the radio station or tune in to 90.5 FM.
Chatterton, Hill View #73, Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CHATTERTON Dreamy lo-fi indie rock from Oxnard, CA.
HILL VIEW #73 Trash tape bedroom pop from Atlanta.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
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
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, curator of the exhibition, will give a gallery talk on “St. Petersburg as Franz Liszt Saw It.” 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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesHong Hong will discuss her exhibition “Hong Hong: Inland” featuring large-scale paintings made from hand-formed paper with natural elements. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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.
Sunset Honor Unit
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
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
