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
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
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
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
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–90. pac.uga.edu
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will join UGA Presents' Artist in Focus Isata Kanneh-Mason for a performance of Clara Schumann's dramatic piano concerto, Mendelssohn's The Hebrides and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
Sacred Bull, Eye Flys, Real Wow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
EYE FLYS Philadelphia trio with an aggressive noise rock sound that dips into metal and hardcore territories.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Shelley Gruenberg featuring Khaled Elchoufi and Patrick O’Malley. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Consciously CREATE 2024
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, uncover patterns from 2023, design your ideal 2024, celebrate what you’re proud of and explore what you learned. 10 a.m. $47. www.stacyrayekellogg.com
Vaccine Clinic & Testing Kits
Advantage Homeless Day Center 240 North Avenue, Athens, United StatesHosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, get COVID-19 vaccine and test kits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Song-O-Rama Finals
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SONG-O-RAMA FINALS Bain Mattox hosts a competition in which five artists perform three songs each for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Boiler Room
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
BOILER ROOM Featuring DJ Henny, OTT, $ilva, Airmax, Faded Panda and Brando.
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
Cocoa and Crafts
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy some hot cocoa while doing craft activities. Ages 6 & under. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk about portraiture in the Martha Thompson Dinos Gallery. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 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
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the end of Dry January with a variety of Spanish wines as well as small bites. 6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
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
Exquisite Desolation
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Lowertown, Nihilist Cheerleader, Coma Therapy, Telemarket
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
LOWERTOWN Duo creating a lo-fi indie blend of electronica and folk.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
The Downstairs, Neat Freak, Karma Kat
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), 10. www.40watt.com
THE DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
NEAT FREAK New Athens band.
KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.
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.
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
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 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
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMateo Fennell will speak about native tree species that benefit birds and detecting tree diseases. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
Atomic Age Film Series
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented in conjunction with the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun,” watch the film screening of Hiroshima, Mon Amour. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Kolby Cooper, Payton Smith
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
KOLBY COOPER Young Texan making a name for himself in country music.
PAYTON SMITH Louisiana native singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist playing country.
Jameson Talk, Florence Cardigan, Recess Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group offering funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
A$$$$CAT & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes inspired by a guest monologist followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
