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Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry

OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné

Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot’s Comedy

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

Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

The Four Fathers

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.

Grand Opening

PlainJane Designs 149 Oneta St, Suite 6G, Athens, United States

The new boutique will celebrate its opening with raffles and provide a chance to browse its goods and services. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/plainjanedesigns

Talk (and Dress!) Like a Pirate Day

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

All ages are welcome to celebrate by crafting a pirate hat and taking home a piece of the treasure. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

The Future of the Past

101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

Jim Grossman will discuss broadening historical research. 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tween Busy Bees Hangout

Tween Busy Bees Hangout

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

Work on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Willson Center Friends Fundraiser

Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United States

Enjoy music and conversation with all proceeds going to the Director’s Fund in the Humanities and Arts. 6 p.m. $50. willson.uga.edu

Athens in the Streets

First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., Athens

An afternoon of fun with food trucks, a street concert, UGA Offensive Line signing autographs and more. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank

Athens in the Streets

First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., Athens

Athens in the Streets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank

BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs.

THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.

Opening Reception

OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GA

The work of Art Rosenbaum will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/oxfineart

Opening Reception

ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United States

Painter Tobiah Cole’s exhibition of Grit portraits will be on view. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

Smith & Winkler

Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Live After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler.

Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Knitters 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

Sip & Shuck 2024

Hardeman-Sams House & Garden 255 Milledge, Athens, Georgia

Enjoy an evening of oysters and live music with funds benefitting various programs of The Cancer Foundation. 6 p.m. $125. www.cancerfoundationofnega.org

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Painter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Pottery and Prosecco

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to handbuild and make your own piece of pottery to take home with drinks and light refreshments. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Open Mic

Open Mic

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville

OPEN MIC Mayor Dodd Ferrell, Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead a weekly open mic. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.

Better Yet

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.

Sister Hazel

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com

SISTER HAZEL Gainesville, FL-based alternative rock band who mixes pop, folk pop, country and Southern rock.

David Wilcox

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–100. bit.ly/DavidWilcoxAthens

DAVID WILCOX A quintessential folk singer telling stories full of heart, humor, hope, substance, searching and style.

Dogpark, Winyah

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com

DOGPARK Indie-rock band that got its start performing at University of Richmond.

WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.

UGA Wind Ensemble

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Tonight's program includes Cindy McTee's "Transmission" from Soundings, Quinn Mason's "Sonorous Trombone Concerto," Ron Nelson's "Rocky Point Holiday" and Julie Giroux's "To the Bells of the Berlin Cathedral."

Comedy in the Cellar

Comedy in the Cellar

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy

129,600, Your Ex’s Pets, Shane Parish

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

129,600 Windy and moody pop songs steeped in stone-cottage harmony and post-plonk bardo.

YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

Roast Battle Round 2

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the quarter final. 8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com

Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry

Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

First come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com

Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Letters to Seniors

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

Drop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Homeschool Meet-Up

Homeschool Meet-Up

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Drop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Curator’s Talk

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Photographer Jason Thrasher will discuss the story behind his 2017 book that inspired the exhibition “Athens Potluck.” 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Auf Gehts

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

Oktoberfest. 5–8 p.m. (event), 6–8 p.m. (music). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

THE AUF GEHTS Feel the spirit of Germany come alive with traditional polka music.

Oktoberfest

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

Celebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release, a costume contest and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Altered Books

Altered Books

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Adults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com