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
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Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné
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UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your special holiday trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Classic City Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND The community band’s Christmas concert will include traditional holiday songs such as "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "O Holy Night" and "Sleigh Ride.”
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. 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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/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
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
Holiday Movie Night
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens
YA Holiday Party
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, holiday movies, refreshments, a book swap and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1961 thriller drama film Cash on Demand. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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.
Vienna Boys Choir
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–79. pac.uga.edu
VIENNA BOYS CHOIR Performing a special holiday program called "Christmas in Vienna," which features Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites.
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
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.
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
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Winter Solstice
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin for stories and activities celebrating the winter solstice. All ages. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Studio
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason and Beth Thrasher will hold open studio hours. 5–9 p.m. www.acefranciscogallery.com
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin 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
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
Movies By Moonlight
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Frozen. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoah Lagle’s exhibition “Goodest Neighbors” explores the act of sending and receiving messages through unexpected and overlooked carriers. 6–9 p.m. Donations accepted. www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
John Berry
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $28–56. www.classiccenter.com
JOHN BERRY The country star performs Christmas classics like “Little Drummer Boy,” “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Let It Snow,” “Mary Did You Know” and his timeless hit, “O Holy Night.”
J. Roddy Walston
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
J. RODDY WALSTON Classic Southern rock and Americana artist touring his new album of original Christmas songs.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Joe Gransden
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.festivalhallga.com
JOE GRANSDEN Joined by a nine-piece orchestra and guest vocalsit Robin Latimore, Gransden performs his "Swinging Holiday Show."
Exit Row, Penny Loafer, Neat Freak
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
The Good Grief Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GOOD GRIEF TRIO Greg Hankins (piano), Luca Lombardi (bass), Seth Hendershot (drums) and the Peanuts Choir interpret Vince Guaraldi's timeless holiday classic, "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
TaxiCab Verses, James Aurelio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JAMES AURELIO Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States8 p.m. $100. www.mmcc-arts.org
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA An annual favorite for over 45 years, the Grammy Award-winning orchestra presents a program of holiday and classical favorites, including a sing-along of familiar holiday tunes.
