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Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens

Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens

Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s

Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm

Hotline TNT, Sour W...

Hendershot’s

Clay Horowitz | Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm

Clay Horowitz

Flying Squid Comedy

Athens Film Festival | Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens

Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens
Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens
Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm

Hotline TNT, Sour W...

Hendershot’s
Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm

Clay Horowitz

Flying Squid Comedy
Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens

The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Tour At Two

Tour At Two

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

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

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

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Doggie Happy Hour

The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Bring your furry pal and enjoy samples from Oscar Bites Dog Treats. 5–7 p.m. FREE!www.theoldpal.com

The Humdingers

The Humdingers

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (6 p.m.)

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

Teen Prism Club

Teen Prism Club

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

Hang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Word of Mouth

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader J.R. Barner. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth

Karaoke

Karaoke

El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States

6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss

KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.

‘Normal’ Run

‘Normal’ Run

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

Join the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com

JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.

Blood Everywhere

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

A drunken author becomes the prime suspect when his hippie sex parties are interrupted by murder in Your Vice is a Locked Room and Only I Have the Key. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Level 3 Improv Grad Show

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in group improv comedy. 7 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Hendershot’s Open Mic Night

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

6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com

HENDERSHOT'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.

Open Mic

Open Mic

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

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

OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.

Eric Carter, Scott Nicholson, David Barbe

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

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

ERIC CARTER Songwriter known for playing in Bloodkin.

SCOTT NICHOLSON Versatile musician known for playing in dangfly!

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.

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. 10 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

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, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Artist Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Emily Llamazales will discuss her site-specific installation Imposter Syndrome. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com

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

Teens Dungeons & Dragons

Teens 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

Books on Tap

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Discuss this month’s book choice Bunny by Mona Awad. New members welcome. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Normaltownbrewingco

BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 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 Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Oconee Rivers Audubon Society

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Linda Chafin will present on native plants in Athens and where to see them during the winter months. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org