Calendar Picks

Indoor Ice Skating | Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

Indoor Ice Skating | Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am | Akins Ford Arena

Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena

KIT, Meghan Dowlen, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis | Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm | 40 Watt Club

Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club

Chop Shop V | Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm | Flying Squid Comedy

Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy
Thursday, July 17 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 10:00 am

Indoor Ice Skating

Akins Ford Arena
Friday, July 18 @ 7:00 pm

KIT, Meghan Dowlen,...

40 Watt Club
Friday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm

Chop Shop V

Flying Squid Comedy

The Jazz Legacy Project

Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com

THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Music inspired by Ray Charles that celebrates his legacy.

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

Hibbs Family Band

Hibbs Family Band

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism.

Happiness Is

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

Happiness Is. 7 p.m. $15. www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org

CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Summer program featuring a feel-good musical cabaret of songs.

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

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

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Abnormal Bazaar

Abnormal Bazaar

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Foodie Saturdays

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is cookout and grilled foods. [email protected]

Interactive Story Lab

Interactive Story Lab

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

Watch or join on the stage local theater artists as they explore and experiment with new interactive techniques and story ideas. Third Saturdays, 2 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Happiness Is

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

Happiness Is. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15. www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org

CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Summer program featuring a feel-good musical cabaret of songs.

Ordinary Boys, New Dawn Fades

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

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA

ORDINARY BOYS The Smiths and Morrissey tribute band.

NEW DAWN FADES Joy Division and New Order tribute band.

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

Good Gosh Fest

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

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.

TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Singer-songwriter and artist from Birmingham, AL who has played with The Dexateens, Verbena, and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.

YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.

ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.

Movies by Moonlight

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Classic City vs. Fayetteville Roller Derby

Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United States

The Classic City Rollergirls take on Fayetteville’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com

Swing Theory

Swing Theory

Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States

11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Puffs

Puffs

Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., Elberton

Encore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]

Artist Panel Discussion

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Artists whose work is featured in the “Women of Courage” exhibition discuss what courage looks like. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

Monday Funday

Monday Funday

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

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

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

Enjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com

Kinky Waikiki

Kinky Waikiki

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

Tiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com

KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.

Monthly Movie Improv

Monthly Movie Improv

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

Improv group Take This! will perform an abridged version of movie favorites. Third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

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

Abbey Road LIVE!

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu

ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.

Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENOSHA KID 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.”

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens