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 Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Tween Steam Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with a variety of STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artists Show & Tell
Just Pho 1063 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLocal artists Margaret Agner, Nancy Carter and more share their passion and inspiration for their original works. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/justphoandmore
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Letters to Seniors
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Garden of Dreams
Ciné Athens, GA, United States"Garden of Dreams" Reception. 7 p.m. www.athica.org
THE WHILE Beat combo navigating the mood swings of life with dynamic indie rock.
THERA Solo guitar and electronics.
SCRATCHOFF Improv duo featuring sax and trumpet. First show!
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
Artist Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Austin Emerson’s exhibition “Garden of Dreams” will be on view with live music performances. 7 p.m. www.athenscine.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
Gmail Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to get started using emails. Registration is required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Open Book Club
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book, and enjoy coffee and snacks. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jefferson Bass’ novel Carved in Bone. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Rain Barrel & Rainscaping Workshop
3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd. 3500 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GALearn simple techniques to manage rainwater in your yard and build your own rain barrel to take home. Supplies provided. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesSeveral guild members will give short talks about their favorite places to photograph in Georgia. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). 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
Historic Oglethorpe Society
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesTom Gresham and Greg Yoder will present their findings on new discoveries about Watson Mill Bridge State Park. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
Rabbit Box Storytelling: Birth of a Parent
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Birth of a Parent” with eight people sharing the path they followed to parenthood. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Trepid, Johnny Falloon, Bristoltooth, Spitehound
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
TREPID New local grungegaze.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
BRISTOLTOOTH Indie bedroom pop from Philadelphia.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
Space Happy: Phil Thomas Katt and The Uncharted Zone
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes and Perpetual Doom present a screening of the 2023 feature-length documentary about a group of ragtag artists in Pensacola, FL. 9 p.m. FREE! 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
Parachute Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the librarians for engaging parachute activities followed by open play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Domestic Girlfriend” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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.
Miss Thing’s Drag Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay bingo hosted by Sophia Lo’Rent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato to win prizes. All ages. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bingo). www.boybutante.org
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTry wines from Italy’s acclaimed wine-growing Piedmont region. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Dr. Lioba M. Moshi will read from her newest book Safari Njema: My Journey from Kilimanjaro to America. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
