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
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
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Winter Solstice
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin for stories and activities celebrating the winter solstice. All ages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Studio
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason and Beth Thrasher will hold open studio hours. 5–9 p.m. www.acefranciscogallery.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin 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
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
Movies By Moonlight
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Frozen. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoah Lagle’s exhibition “Goodest Neighbors” explores the act of sending and receiving messages through unexpected and overlooked carriers. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
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
John Berry
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $28–56. www.classiccenter.com
JOHN BERRY The country star performs Christmas classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know” and his timeless hit, “O Holy Night.”
J. Roddy Walston
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
J. RODDY WALSTON Classic Southern rock and Americana artist touring his new album of original Christmas songs.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Joe Gransden
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.festivalhallga.com
JOE GRANSDEN Joined by a nine-piece orchestra and guest vocalsit Robin Latimore, Gransden performs his "Swinging Holiday Show."
Exit Row, Penny Loafer, Neat Freak
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
TaxiCab Verses, James Aurelio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JAMES AURELIO Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States8 p.m. $100. www.mmcc-arts.org
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA An annual favorite for over 45 years, the Grammy Award-winning orchestra presents a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a sing-along of familiar holiday tunes.
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Grinchmas Camp
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensCreate some movie inspired crafts and enjoy Grinch themed treats. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Santa & Mrs. Claus Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Santa and Mrs. Claus for a story then have a photo taken. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Winter Kickoff
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKids will explore the winter woods and enjoy time outside. Ages 4–12. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $6 (resident), $9 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst 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
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop 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
Holiday Sip & Shop Sample Sale
Hello Wealth 215 Hawthorne Park Suite B, Athens, United StatesEnjoy refreshments while doing last-minute holiday gift shopping. 12–7 p.m. www.hayleybird.shop
Classic City Championship
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesClarke Central and Cedar Shoals basketball teams face off in a head-to-head battle. 1–9 p.m. $10–20. www.classiccenter.com
The FourFathers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Drivin N Cryin, Patty PerShayla and The Mayhaps
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
DRIVIN N CRYIN Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
PATTY PERSHAYLA AND THE MAYHAPS Riff-driven rock anthems with a punky blues grit.
Tab Benoit, Jesse Dayton
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
TAB BENOIT Four-time Grammy Award-nominated artist renowned for his distinctive guitar tone and Otis-Redding-esque voice.
JESSE DAYTON Towering figure in the realm of outlaw country known for his guitar contributions to albums by musicians including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
Holiday Hustle Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/holidayhustleclub
HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB Songwriter and pianist Bart King leads a jazz combo featuring Chris Enghauser, Louis Romanos and Jeremy Raj through secular classics as well as new holiday tunes.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
PHIL KLINE'S UNSILENT NIGHT An annual tradition held across the world, Unsilent Night is a boombox parade and moving sound sculpture in which participants play the composition from audio players in unison. The parade will meet at Little Kings before walking through downtown and the UGA campus quad.
Darren Knight Southern Momma Comedy Tour
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBang Productions presents Alabama comedian Darren Knight with Big Earl, Red Squirrel, Gary Cargal and DJ Slim McGraw. 7:30 p.m. $25–45. www.mortontheatre.com
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParade through downtown to the UGA quad with handheld speakers playing secular music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.unsilentnight.com
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. $26.95–42.95. www.classiccenter.com
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band, followed by a live performance. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Is/Ought gap, MEGAbeth, Micro Trak
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10–12. www.athenscine.com
IS/OUGHT GAP Veteran Athens band featuring Bryan Cook (Time Toy, Oh-OK), Tom Cheek and Allen Wagner (Kilkenny Cats), and Jason NeSmith (Pylon Reenactment Society).
MEGABETH Dana Downs' newest rock combo featuring Carla LeFever, Phyllis Walls and Deborah Walls.
MICRO TRAK New project of Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed Orchestra).
