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Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Teen Resume Building Workshop

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

The library YA staff leads a session on the basics of building a resume. Ages 12–17. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Internet 101: Privacy and Security

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

Learn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Film Society

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

Screening of the 1951 noir thriller film Ace in the Hole. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Gimme Hendrix, Dire Wolf

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–20. www.georgiatheatre.com

GIMME HENDRIX Local Jimi Hendrix cover band led by Eric Keaton.

DIRE WOLF Grateful Dead tribute band.

Event Series 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. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series 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

Event Series 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, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Closing Reception

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

 Works from local school-aged students will be on view in the “Green Life Exhibition.” 4–6 p.m. FREE!  www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Turkish Delights Welcome Reception

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse handwoven rugs from Hasan’s Rugs and enjoy refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

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

Hear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

Dana Cooper

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

6 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org

DANA COOPER Nashville-based Americana folk rock musician touring their new album The Ghost of Tucumcari.

Hand Building Ceramics Workshop

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

Explore the museum’s collection for inspiration then bring your idea to life. Registration required. 6 p.m. $25. www.georgiamuseum.org

Opening Reception

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Jeffrey Whittle’s exhibition “Blunders & Wonders” features drawings exploring nature, fantasy and material experimentation. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

UGA forestry professor Dr. Scott Merkle will speak about the restoration of the American chestnut tree. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

Grassland

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

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul.

Laughs and Libations

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

The official Athens Comedy Fest kickoff party featuring a full lineup of local and touring comedians. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscomedyfest.com

Steeln’ Peaches

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com

STEELN' PEACHES A group of some of Florida’s most exciting young musicians paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.

Riley Green, Ella Langley, Drake White, Channing Wilson

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

7 p.m. $37–362. www.classiccenter.com

RILEY GREEN Country music singer-songwriter raised on bluegrass, traditional country and Southern gospel.

ELLA LANGLEY Classic country with a modern touch.

DRAKE WHITE Soul country singer-songwriter.

CHANNING WILSON Georgia-bred country storyteller.

Love Is in the Air

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

Love Is in the Air. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org

CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Spring program featuring Liebeslieder Waltzes by Brahms.

Giant Day, Chairs, Penny Loafer

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

Elephant 6 & Primordial Void Present. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (M Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).

CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.

PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.