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
Wes Parker, Honeykn... Ciné
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
Android Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
History Hour: Athens’ Oldest Restaurants
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAshley Shull and Justin Kau will share stories about the Mayflower Restaurant and other local favorites. 12–1 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
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
Artist Reception
UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd., Athens, United StatesPainter and UGA professor Joseph Peragine’s exhibition “Low Anchored Cloud/Spring Hoax” will be on view with light refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu/lobby-gallery
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
Teen Game Night: Mario Party Edition
Enjoy an evening of Mario themed gaming fun. Grades 6–12. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Saving the Chattahoochee
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about one of the first woman riverkeepers in the country followed by a panel discussion. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Adult Line Dancing
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaAll skill levels are invited to learn and practice a new line dance each month. Ages 18 & up. $1. 6:30 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Horse Bitch, Schmooze, Parking Garage
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
HORSE BITCH Denver-based emo-tonk and country rock stylings with lots of bubbles.
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
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.
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
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
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
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Credit 101 Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of credit, how to build it and what resources are available to help. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org
YA Bad Art Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA night of creating cursed creations with a prize for the best worst artwork. Ages 12–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3 for 1 card, $5 for 2. www.lovecraftathens.org
Event Contractor Orientation and Training
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the theater’s operations and freelance event work, then train on a specific area skill. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
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. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Suzi Ehtesham–Zadeh will discuss her newest book of short stories Zan. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 action comedy film Catch the Heat. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Second Annual Athens Improv Festival
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival spans three days at different locations, with today’s event featuring a show of local improvisers. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Pink Stones, T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
THE PINK STONES Cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
The Drug Ducks
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE DRUG DUCKS Seasoned musicians playing covers, originals and space jams.
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
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
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Studio: A Perfect Model
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “A Perfect Model: Prints after Anthony van Dyck’s Portraits,” and make your own work of art inspired by it. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
