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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

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

A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

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

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Fungi Hike

Fungi Hike

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

Learn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5. 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

Artist Talk

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

Yanira Vissepó will discuss her textile paintings in the exhibition “Water Meadows.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Artist Talk

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

Photographers Josh Skinner and Lindsey Kennedy will discuss their recent works in the exhibition “Thaw Line.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Wade Newbury

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

5:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar.

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

Tarot & Tea

Tarot & Tea

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Gather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Closing Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Greg Bensons show “Another Place Entirely” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

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.

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

Bold Tales About Brave Girls

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

Read picture books together about women in the “Women of Courage” exhibition. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

The Hobohemians

The Hobohemians

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.

Jeremy Would Let Me Drown

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug1

JEREMY WOULD LET ME DROWN A tribute to Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden.

Wyld Staleyz, The Last Responders

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.

THE LAST RESPONDERS A '77 style punk band from Portland.

Cicada Rhythm, Elli Perry, Your Ex’s Pets

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

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.

ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.

YOUR EX'S PETS Alternative indie rock featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

OLLI Fest

River's Crossing 850 College Station Road, Athens

Learn more about OLLI, the learning and social organization for adults over 50, with a drawing for free membership. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu

Foodie Saturdays

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is create your own dish. [email protected]

Community Health in Focus Symposium

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

ACC Human Relations Commission, panelists from local healthcare providers and moderator Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health will discuss access, equity and the future of care in Athens. 13 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/hrc

Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction

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

Anthony “Tony” Grooms will have a Q&A with local filmmaker Jesse Freeman before being officially inducted with a light reception. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org

Petanque Carnival

Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA

Classic City Petanque Club hosts games for adults and children ages 10 & up as part of Lay Park Community Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Southern Hospitality

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

5:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

DJ CHARLIEFLOWER & DE LA LUNA Spinning a special set to get the night started. (5:30 p.m.)

LEX HAYLEY Singer-songwriter influenced by artists like Miley Cyrus, Bebe Rexha, Tate McRae and Ella Mai. (6:30 p.m.)

SXVXNT Lyrical rapper, singer and producer. (7:15 p.m.)

BCKS Four-piece indie-alternative band based in Atlanta. (8 p.m.)

VICKI'S DREAM Project blending punk, goth and metal influences. (8:45 p.m.)

THE UNKNOWN Alternative rock band from Atlanta. (9:30 p.m.)

STARDUST SONATA Four-piece band from Atlanta that pulls in elements of blues, funk, metal and garage rock to craft their own take on guitar-driven rock and roll. (10:15 p.m.)

MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk. (11 p.m.)

FREEMAN LEVERETT Hypnotic local songwriter and backing band with dreamy vocals, exuberant melodies and cosmopolitan influences. (11:50 p.m.)

Hope Gala

The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States

The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation’s 8th annual gala themed “Starry Night.”6–9 p.m. $150. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org

Atlanta Vice

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. tr.ee/AVFoundry080225

ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.

Ghost Almanac

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

A clip show of vintage horror films set to the music vintage synthesizers featuring the band Montopolis. 8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com

Cuddling, The Next Mourning, Gresham

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

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.

GRESHAM Girl band from Atlanta.

High Tea: A Drag Show

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

Mary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Jim Cook

Jim Cook

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

3–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. Every first Sunday.

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

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

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut