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Classic City American Music Festival | Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm | The Foundry

Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry

OLLI Summer Film Festival | Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm | Ciné

Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné

Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets | Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm | Ciné

Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné
Saturday, July 5 @ 1:30 pm

Classic City Americ...

The Foundry
Tuesday, July 8 @ 1:30 pm

OLLI Summer Film Fe...

Ciné
Wednesday, July 9 @ 7:00 pm

Wes Parker, Honeykn...

Ciné

KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Knitters 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

Tyler Ramsey, Spencer Thomas

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TylerRamseyAthens

TYLER RAMSEY Introspective singer-songwriter and unique fingerstyle guitar player who has built a rich catalog rooted in folk and melodic indie rock.

SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Free for All: The Public Library

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the documentary about the “Free Library Movement” and issues today’s librarians face with a discussion following. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Caroline Halleck

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino. Hosting a free masterclass before the recital at 6:30 p.m.

Parker McCollum, Kameron Marlowe, Laci Kaye Booth

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

7:30 p.m. $26–291. www.classiccenter.com

PARKER MCCOLLUM Texas-based country singer-songwriter on his What Kinda Man Tour.

KAMERON MARLOWE North Carolina songwriter who has built his sound around an edgy, electric twang and visceral folk undertones.

LACI KAYE BOOTH Former "American Idol" contestant and Nashville-based country singer-songwriter with small-town Texas charm.

Official Space Prom Pre-Party.

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Official Space Prom Pre-Party. 8 p.m. $10 (w/ Space Prom ticket), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.

RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.

CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S CHOIR Spiritual harmonies.

Roast Battle Finals

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com

Blues Jam

Blues Jam

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.

Fantastic Friday

Fantastic Friday

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Step Afrika!

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Step performances blending percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and more. Piedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. $3 (student), $5 (chaperone). pac.uga.edu

Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Trio Metro

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.

Opening Reception

MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United States

Barbara Odil’s signature mixed media sculptures that elevate nature and its process of decay will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org

Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Sean of the South

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

6:30 p.m. (doors) $35. www.mmcc-arts.org

SEAN OF THE SOUTH Sean Dietrich plays songs off of his album Porch Music and tells stories of growing up in the American South.

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author Derek Updegraff will read from his new book Whole. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

John Brocato and Alys Willman

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com

JOHN BROCATO AND ALYS WILLMAN Brocato (The Persians) and Willman (Dragana) perform originals and covers of popular tunes.

Ramblin’ Country Band

Ramblin’ Country Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872

RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.

Cuddling, Trepid, Iconostasis

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram/com/buvez_athens

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

TREPID New local grungegaze.

ICONOSTASIS Atlanta-based experimental noise band.

Dog Person, Wet Meadows, Bugs Eat Books

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Attaboy Presents: Benefit for Static Age Records in Asheville. $10–20. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.

WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.

BUGS EAT BOOKS Catchy indie pop from Athens.

Charlie Starr, Nathan Nelson

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/CharlieStarrJan24

CHARLIE STARR Vocalist and lead guitarist of Blackberry Smoke, a rock and roll band well known for their blend of country, blues and rock. Joined by bandmate Benji Shanks.

NATHAN NELSON Atlanta-based songwriter with an “Amerijuanacana” style.

Coco: The Time Traveling Slut

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

UK queer comedian and social media star Max Norman performs his new show. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Smash Heads!, Giant Deniro, The Muskogees

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

SMASH HEADS! New Atlanta band.

GIANT DENIRO Absurdist punk band from Milledgeville.

THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.

Marcel Sletten, Th33ra, Ellwin

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

TH33RA No info available.

ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.

Thrash & Bash

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Thrash & Bash. 8 p.m. $12. www.livewireathens.com

CYNTRYST Hard rock featuring fast, aggressive riffs contrasted with softer notes.

JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.

Elijah Nevels Live

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Host Trey Lissimore presents a lineup of comedians with headliner Elijah Nevels. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.athenscomedy.com

Seventh Son

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.

Classic City Marathon

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

The marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. www.classiccitymarathon.com

The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Free Yoga Weekend

Free Yoga Weekend

Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com