Calendar Picks
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
Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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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
Artist Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAthens Art Association’s exhibit “Sailing Into Summer” features over 40 different art pieces by local artists. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Marty Winkler
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MARTY WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter.
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
Life Sucks
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBased on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, the cast is drawn from local comedians around the area. Jul. 12, 7 p.m. Jul. 13–14, 5 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mocktails & A Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a mocktail and a Q&A about the films of Christopher Nolan with the Here Come the Sequels podcast hosts. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Zach Aaron
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ZACH AARON Texas-based singer-songwriter with an elegantly tarnished tenor voice, finger-picked guitar melodies and mix of raw honesty and abstract sentiments.
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring J.B. King and friends. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. 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
Minecraft Bank Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate a block bank out of cardboard cubes. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventure is at Your Library
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesExplore the library after hours for puzzles and prizes. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/bogart
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-women comedy show featuring local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.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
Toddler Tuesday: Shapeshifting
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]
MS Excel: Formulas, Functions and Sorting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis fast-paced class teaches how to work with datasets and perform a basic data analysis. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Clifford the Big Red Dog & Therapy Dogs
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesListen to a story, eat snack and do a craft while taking photos with Clifford the Big Red Dog and his dog friends. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDenise Sunta will discuss the Athens-Area Humane Society’s history, contributions and ongoing efforts to promote animal welfare. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
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
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
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring women directors sponsored by OLLI presents First Cow. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Green Clean DIY
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make cleaning products using basic household ingredients. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Arvin Scott’s Drumming Adventure
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ARVIN SCOTT’S DRUMMING ADVENTURE Try out percussion instruments and learn simple beats at this family-friendly event.
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 6:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
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.
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
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAM JAM Bar Crawl
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesEight different bars and restaurants will serve specialty cocktails using Murrell’s Row JAM JAM with a finale party at The Old Pal. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.facebook.com/theoldpalathensga
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart