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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.

EVENTS
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

MEETINGS

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

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

UGA master’s student Nicole Kemon will speak about proper cleaning and disease risks of bird feeders. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

Music

Todd Snider, Rachel Cole

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. bit.ly/ToddSniderWinterville

TODD SNIDER A fixture of the Americana, alt-country and folk scenes whose talent for songwriting has been touted by other greats including John Prine and Emmylou Harris.

RACHEL COLE Breakout Americana/bootgaze artist from Nashville.

KIDSTUFF
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

Music
Check The Signs

Check The Signs

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.

THEATER
Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

DJs

DJ Charlieflower

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

8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more leads the Universe Dance Party.

Music

Found Guilty, Thrones, Abacus

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

FOUND GUILTY Hardcore based out of Pendergrass, GA.

THRONES Atlanta hardcore.

ABACUS Metalcore band from Barrow County. Debut show!

EVENTS
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

KIDSTUFF
Teen Anime Club

Teen Anime Club

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

Join other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6​​–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

EVENTS

Rock & Run 5K

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join the 2nd annual fundraiser for the Athens Tech Foundation and VFW Post 2872 Auxilary with a 5k run and 3k walk. 9 a.m. $35 & up. www.rockandrun5k.com

EVENTS
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

EVENTS

Ag Fest

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

The 3rd annual festival celebrates Georgia’s agriculture and the “History of the Peach” with live music, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

EVENTS

T.R.R. Cobb House Museum Open House

T.R.R. Cobb House 175 Hill St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a self-guided experience of the historic house museum as well as staff-led tours. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.trrcobbhouse.org

EVENTS

Take This! Open House

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

Join local improv group Take This! for an artists market, silent auction, classes, an improv show and more. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/takethiscomedy

EVENTS

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

KIDSTUFF

Family Day Book Reading

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

Learn about the magical world of ancient West African mythology in conjunction with the exhibition “Orisa! Orisha! Orixa!,” then do an art activity. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

EVENTS

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 summer sandwiches. [email protected]

EVENTS

Queer Clothing Swap

Chaparral Salon 174 Cleveland Ave, Athens, Georgia

Bring your gently used clothing to swap at this event focusing on sustainability and gender expression. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chaparralsalon.com

EVENTS

The Magic of Home

Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United States

An evening of food, drink and the magic with all proceeds from the event going to Family Promise of Athens. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.familypromiseathens.org/events

Music

Dylan Lester

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.

THEATER
Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

Music

The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.

Music

Shock Tea, Café Bleu, Women in STEM

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

7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SHOCK TEA Sitar rock from Atlanta.

CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.

WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.

Music

blue., hambear, Stay Here, pigeon.

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.athenscine.com

BLUE. Heartfelt alt-punk.

HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.

STAY HERE Rock band from Atlanta.

PIGEON. Atlanta-based homegrown emo.

Music
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.

CLASSES
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. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

THEATER
Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

COMEDY
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

GAMES
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

EVENTS
Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

KIDSTUFF
Monday Funday

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

MEETINGS
Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

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

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

CLASSES
Vietnamese Class

Vietnamese Class

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

Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Music
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.