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

Firefly Festival Date Night

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

Firefly Festival Date Night. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.madisonga.com/firefly

THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.

Miracle Blood, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Sacred Bull, Frisson

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

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

MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.

ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.

SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.

FRISSON Athens post-metal.

The Carinas, Café Bleu, ugly pete, Michael Carnes

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

7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

THE CARINAS Local four-piece rock band.

CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.

UGLY PETE Atlanta-based solo project from the frontman of Perfect Animal.

MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Sunset Kayak Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 8 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Valley of Giants, Peter Webb, pondgorl

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.

PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

Check the Signs

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

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

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

Noche de Baile: Summer Edition

El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA

8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.timbathens.com

NOCHE DE BAILE: SUMMER EDITION SALSAthens and TIMBAthens close out their summer socials with live music by Luchito Muñoz. The night begins with a dance class at 8 p.m.

Obscurity, Rauncher, CRT, Spectral Body

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

11:30 p.m. (doors), 12 a.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.

RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.

CRT Musical project out of Atlanta self-described as sound via pressure that is performed, written and recorded on hardware.

SPECTRAL BODY Electronic body punk out of Nashville.

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

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

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

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.

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

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

Soul Sunday

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

Soul Sunday. 2–7 p.m. $15. www.athenticbrewing.com

TIARA LATIMORE R&B and gospel singer.

JARVIS WINGFIELD Soulful singer-songwriter.

Tree ID Hike

Tree ID Hike

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

Learn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Rally Up, Guns Down Parade

Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United States

The DL Handy Foundation and the 7th District of Georgia Funeral Service Practitioners Association present this rally and parade against gun violence. 3 p.m. FREE! www.dlhandyfoundation.org

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

Firestarting & S’mores

Firestarting & S’mores

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

Join the park staff to learn how to start a fire using flint and steel strikers, and make s’mores. 6:30 p.m. $5 (adults), FREE (12 & under). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

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

Beneath Trees, Deaf Condors, WarFather

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

BENEATH TREES Psych/garage rock from Savannah.

DEAF CONDORS Experimental garage-rock group with a genre-bending sound anchored by Peruvian brothers Bob Jesus and Darrick Alvarez.

WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.

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

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

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

Musical Monday

Musical Monday

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

Drop in to watch a movie musical. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Clay Workshop

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

Learn how to make various creations with air dry clay. Supplies provided. Ages 18 & up. 7 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.

Blue Monday

Blue Monday

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

8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.

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

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents True Grit. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

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

Scavenger Hunt

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Enjoy a scavenger hunt in Pittard Park with prizes for the winners. Grades 612. 46 p.m. $6. www.wintervillecenter.com/teen-program

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

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

Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

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

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens