Calendar Picks
Band of Horses | Wednesday, July 2 @ 7:00 pm | Georgia Theatre
Band of Horses Georgia Theatre
Opening Reception | Thursday, July 3 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception Lyndon House Arts Center
Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry
Classic City Americ... The Foundry
OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné
OLLI Summer Film Fe... Ciné
Frog Watch Training
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to identify and count frogs as part of this citizen science program. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friend of the Groom
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length autobiographical monologue about an ill-fated green card wedding in the early 1990s delivered by Mark Mobley who weaves in other tales. 5 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. High Point University
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
The F-Holes
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 7 p.m. $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
THE F-HOLES Live music to accompany a community contra dance.
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by The F-holes. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
TaxiCab Verses
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–25. www.40watt.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana. The band will play in between wrestling matches.
Don Chambers, In A Kythe
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Alabama
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against Alabama. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Brandon Wardell
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Filipino-American comedian, actor and podcaster is known for his work on Comedy Central and appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and more. 8 p.m. $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
God Tongue, Parathion, Thrones, Harbinger’s Descent
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
GOD TONGUE Brutal death metal from Atlanta.
PARATHION Local death metal band formed by brothers Jackson and Jacob Whitmire.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
HARBINGER'S DESCENT Heavy death metal.
Red Dakota, Rae and the Ragdolls & Tattoo Logic
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens frotned by Mía Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
Boybutante’s Season 35 Theme Release Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesThere will be a brief drag show before the theme release, plus mingling with performers and dancing the night away. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
Community Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out yoga classes with giveaways and post-class refreshments. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Kennesaw State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 11 a.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman will discuss his exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” featuring a collection of photographs. 11:45 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Madison County Library General Meeting
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesAttend a short business meeting of the Friends of the Madison County Library, followed by a panel program “New Year, New You.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Blanket Swimming, John Kiran Fernandes, Grant Evans
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BLANKET SWIMMING Since 2015, sound artist Nicholas Maloney has produced ambient music under the moniker Blanket Swimming, focusing on spontaneity, fluidity, texture and presence.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
GRANT EVANS Local artist using tape loops and electronics to create expansive, rumbling soundscapes.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Ngozi with Krystle Pierce and Laura Garner hosted by Colton Stokowski. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Toddler Tuesday: Imagination and Creation
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Lunchtime Time Machine
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Andrew Walgren will discuss the question “How did the bandleader of the Harlem Hellfighters become the ‘Martin Luther King’ of Jazz?” 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss James Lee Burke’s novel Dixie City Jam. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
AGAS Lecture Series
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesRachel Silveri will examine the painter Sonia Delaunay’s commercial fashion house, Atelier Simultané, opened in 1924. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Food for Thought
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Food for Thought,” discussing how food is ingrained in our heritage, hearts and hopes. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Song-O-Rama Semi-Finals
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SONG-O-RAMA SEMI-FINALS Bain Mattox hosts a competition in which 10 artists perform two songs each for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.
The Gringos, Threesixteen, Roommate
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
THREESIXTEEN College cover band.
ROOMMATE No info available.
