Calendar Picks

Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club

Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

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 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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

Chapter Chat

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

This month’s chat will feature The Clockwork Crow by Catherine Fisher with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Cookie Decorating

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Decorate festive holiday cookies. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Mystery Book Club

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

Pick up a copy of Due or Die by Jenn McKinlay and discuss it with the group. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Blue Christmas

First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

A specially designed service for those who have suffered loss and find the holidays challenging. 6 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org

Fall Fashion Show

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

The Teen Fashion Design & Sewing Club and Teen Media Club will showcase their designs. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Honking Jam

595 Nanthahala Ave. 595 Nanthahala Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your brass or reed horn to jam on “When the Saints Go Marching In.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/groups/honkingclub

Athentic Movie Night

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

Screening of the holiday film Muppet Christmas Carol. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Athentic Book Club

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

Discuss One Day In December by Josie Silver and bring a wrapped book for a White Elephant gift exchange (optional). 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

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

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

UnPhiltered Trivia

Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your special holiday trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens

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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.

Classic City Band

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

7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org

CLASSIC CITY BAND The community band’s Christmas concert will include traditional holiday songs such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "O Holy Night" and "Sleigh Ride.”

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge

Open Toad Comedy Night

Open Toad Comedy Night

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Playtime Express

Playtime Express

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

Join a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Tour At Two

Tour At Two

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

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Holiday Movie Night

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens

YA Holiday Party

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

Enjoy crafts, holiday movies, refreshments, a book swap and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin 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

Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

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

Test your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7

Three Star Cinema

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1961 thriller drama film Cash on Demand. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Vienna Boys Choir

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

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–79. pac.uga.edu

VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Performing a special holiday program called "Christmas in Vienna," which features Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites.

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Read to Rover

Read to Rover

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

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tween Busy Bees Hangout

Tween Busy Bees Hangout

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

Work on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Winter Solstice

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join for stories and activities celebrating the winter solstice. All ages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Open Studio

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Jason and Beth Thrasher will hold open studio hours. 5–9 p.m. www.acefranciscogallery.com

Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

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

Enjoy 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

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

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

Join 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

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

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

Knitters 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