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Artist Talk & Demonstration | Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Artist Talk & ... Lyndon House Arts Center
lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar
lighthearted, Charl... Flicker Theatre & Bar
Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players
Medea Town & Gown Players
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.
John Berry, Michael... Normaltown Brewing Co.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Nebraska. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Animal Encounter
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration is required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
Book Launch
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of author and historian Stephen Jackson’s Preston Chronicles Trilogy with Southern food and drinks. RSVP required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Unlocking the Past
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to find and use historic city directories for research. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the seasonal space invaders classic Independence Day. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo 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.”
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Bluey and Balloons
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Bluey for a morning of crafts and balloon animals created by Tater the Clown. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
C3 to End Homelessness
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesA roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Second Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Pancake Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGet creative with batter and make edible art. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 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.
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA masked biker rides into town during spring break and leaves electrocuted coeds in their wake in Nightmare Beach. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
WES PARKER Uneasy, fuzzed out indie musician from Richmond, VA with a polished and lyrical flair.
HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop 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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. July 10–11, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. July 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Drumming with Dr. Arvin Scott
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about drumming and rhythm. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly 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
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of July with a barbecue supper. 4:30–7 p.m. $14.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters 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
Bennie and the Jones
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Shane Parish, Tongues of Fire, Porcelain Parrot, Johnny Falloon
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre. Album release show!
TONGUES OF FIRE Post-punk and noise rock from Asheville and Atlanta.
PORCELAIN PARROT Indie rock project of Asheville musician Jackie Davis.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
