Indoor Ice Skating

Indoor Ice Skating

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

Escape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com

Magic Show

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

Drop in to enjoy a magic comedy show with Ken Scott. 12 p.m. 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

Plant Repotting Workshop

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

A Master Gardener teaches plant basics and how to repot a plant, and those registered will receiver a plant of their own. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

C3 to End Homelessness

C3 to End Homelessness

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

A roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Fourth Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc

New Orleans Jazz Stompers

New Orleans Jazz Stompers

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century.

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Baking from Books

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

Join librarians as they make delicious creations based on various classic book series. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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.

Three Star Cinema

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

Screening of the 2021 horror comedy film Coffin Homes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

A Day Without Love, Mannequin Party, Canary Affair

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com

A DAY WITHOUT LOVE Musical project of multi-genre, multi-disciplinary creator, Brian Walker, who aims Ito spread good vibes and help others rise above their own struggles.

MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.

CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.

Buckethead

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $43.56. www.georgiatheatre.com

BUCKETHEAD The stage name of critically-acclaimed electric guitarist Brian Patrick Carroll, who currently has 31 studio albums.

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Toddler Thursday

Toddler Thursday

OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com

Indoor Ice Skating

Indoor Ice Skating

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

Escape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com

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

Creek Critters Hike

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Experience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 12:30 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Park Pick-Up

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Join a ranger to help clear trails and pick up litter. 2 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

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

Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

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

Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

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

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

Open Mic

Open Mic

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville

OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.

Hope Hoe-Down

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

An evening of line dancing with proceeds benefitting The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. 7 p.m. www.athentichbrewing.com

Fatal Error, Derby, Commüne

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

Nogin & Nonsense Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

FATAL ERROR New Athens band.

DERBY Corporate music for business bugs.

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.

Night Creatures

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about nocturnal creatures and look for bio-fluorescent critters on this guided walk. Registration & waiver required. 8 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Indoor Ice Skating

Indoor Ice Skating

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

Escape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com

Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Survival Kit

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Join a parker ranger led program and create your own outdoor kit. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Wildlife Show

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about native species with guest presenters from UGA. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Firefly Festival Kids Night

Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United States

An end of summer festival event with stilt walkers, music, face painters, kids crafts and more. Ages 12 & under. 6–8 p.m. $5 (kids). www.madisonga.com/firefly

Trio Metro with Liz Farrell

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.

Once Upon a Crime: The Trial of Goldilocks

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Members of the Athens Creative Theatre Youth Performance Camp will perform this clever and comedic courtroom drama. 7 p.m. $6. www.mortontheatre.com

YumboTron

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

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

YUMBOTRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.

Nick Smith

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.95. www.georgiatheatre.com

NICK SMITH Nashville-based country artist with an adrenaline-pumping, modern, genre-bending sound.

Ishues, Lo Down & Duddy, Molly Tu’ Hott, Ant Da Ripper

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

ISHUES Legendary local hip-hop artist.

LO DOWN & DUDDY Hip-hop duo cemented in the Athens Music Walk of Fame.

MOLLY TU’ HOTT Combining lyrical raps with trap beats, this femcee represents her world honestly and inspiringly.

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.