Calendar Picks
Athens Film Festival | Saturday, August 16 @ 10:30 am | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows | Saturday, August 16 @ 7:00 pm | Hendershot’s
Hotline TNT, Sour W... Hendershot’s
Clay Horowitz | Saturday, August 16 @ 8:00 pm | Flying Squid Comedy
Clay Horowitz Flying Squid Comedy
Athens Film Festival | Sunday, August 17 @ 1:00 pm | Downtown Athens
Athens Film Festival Downtown Athens
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBonnie Montgomery will present on twined basketry with samples of techniques. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
Lunchtime Time Machine
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Joseph Kellner will discuss if Jesus actually lived in the 12th centure. 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
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
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Bulldog Brass Society
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.
Our Movement Starts Here
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1982 film about a rural, predominately Black community that fought the state’s plan to site a toxic PCB landfill in their county with a Q&A panel afterwards. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Performing new compositions, including pieces from the 30x30x30 Project, a national call-for-scores hosted by SOLI Ensemble, for which UGA's CCE is a partner ensemble.
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. 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 Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
UGA Glee Clubs & University Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA GLEE CLUBS & UNIVERSITY CHORUS Thom Dixon conducting Adolphus Hailstork’s choral/orchestral cantata, “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes."
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
The Waymores
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE WAYMORES Country and western duo from Georgia.
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
Child Safety Seat Check
Beech Haven Baptist Church 2390 W. Broad St., Athens, United StatesACCPD and Safe Kids Athens will help parents and guardians install car seats properly. 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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
Food and Country
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the SXSW and Sundance documentary exploring the human connections and ecological systems shaping food today with a guest panel. 5 p.m. $5–15. calendar.uga.edu/event/food-and-country-film
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Athens Psychedelic Society
740 Prince Avenue Bldg 14 740 Prince Ave Bldg 14, Athens, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
K–Pop Night For Teens
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to decorate photocard sleeves, enjoy snacks, enter to win K–Pop themed prizes and more. Ages 12–18. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 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.
Swing Kids
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 film about a group of teenagers who listen to banned music in Nazi Germany. Athens Antifascist Film Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Music Bingo
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music bingo. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.com
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring professor of double bass, Milton Masciadri, a third generation player who was already achieving musical accolades by his teen years.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Hologram, Multiple Miggs, Big Trouble
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HOLOGRAM Viceral and vivid hardcore out of D.C.
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
Genuine Mustard, The While, Hagen
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
GENUINE MUSTARD Internet folk punk from Lafayette, LA.
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
HAGEN No info available.
Oakland Cemetery Adult Day Trip
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensDepart from Athens for a tour of Atlanta’s iconic cemetery. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 9 a.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.com
FOL Spring Book Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks with proceeds benefiting the Oglethorpe Co. Friends of the Library. Mar. 13–14, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 15, 10 a.m.–2p.m. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
