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
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.
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn heiress’ death sets off a murder spree in A Bay of Blood. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
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
Greater Athens Libertarian Party Meet and Greet
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Georgia hosts a monthly gathering. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Tainted Love: A Goth-Darkwave Dance Party
The Upstairs Bar 114 College Ave., Athens, United StatesTainted Love: A Goth-Darkwave Dance Party. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/djcharlieflower
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER AND DE LA LUNA Classic goth and post-punk dance mixes, plus new darkwave, futurepop, EMB and coldwave cuts.
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.
D. Ray McClellan
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFaculty Artist Series. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
D. RAY MCCLELLAN UGA professor of clarinet with "a remarkable technique, tone and lyricism."
Wonderland Rangers, Hatch
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
Dion Lunadon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $13. www.athenscine.com
DION LUNADON Rock musician (The D4, A Place to Bury Strangers) from New Zealand known for his high energy and often unpredictable stage presence.
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
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
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Jim & Jack
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
JIM & JACK Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
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
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Craft and Sip
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake two pairs of unique earring sets with Villa Boutique. 6 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAThe annual fall kickoff meeting will feature a potluck dinner and silent auction followed by a talk by Jim Ozier, a biologist with Georgia Power. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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 “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Pony Bradshaw
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PONY BRADSHAW Country songs that are rich with imagery of mountain laurel and tobacco leaves.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY Two-time Grammy Award-winning bluegrass artist known for her flatpicking, clawhammer and crosspicking guitar prowess.
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Ethan WL, Dhana Jeera, Marcel Sletten
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ETHAN WL American Primitive guitarist hailing from Boston, crafting entrancing Fahey-esque compositions.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
MARCEL SLETTEN Athens producer and Primordial Void founder performs a rare set of minimalist, American Primitive-inspired MIDI guitar compositions.
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
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Altered Books
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe “Wonders of Watercolor” and first annual juried exhibitions will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Vincas. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–27. www.40watt.com
Rare Birds
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RARE BIRDS Original music inspired by the best of '70s rock, blues, gospel and soul.
Austin Miller & Amanda Esposito
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
AUSTIN MILLER & AMANDA ESPOSITO Marietta songwriters diving deep into timeless Americana with their own modern approach.
Kinky Waikiki
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLuau Party. 8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
