Calendar Picks

Artist Talk & Demonstration | Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center

Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm

Artist Talk & ...

Lyndon House Arts Center

lighthearted, Charli Adams | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Flicker Theatre & Bar

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar

Medea | Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm | Town & Gown Players

Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players

John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas | Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm | Normaltown Brewing Co.

Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.
Thursday, June 26 @ 5:30 pm

Artist Talk & ...

Lyndon House Arts Center
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

lighthearted, Charl...

Flicker Theatre & Bar
Friday, June 27 @ 8:00 pm

Medea

Town & Gown Players
Saturday, June 28 @ 2:00 pm

John Berry, Michael...

Normaltown Brewing Co.

Event Series 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

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring road trip movies sponsored by OLLI presents Nebraska. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Animal Encounter

Animal Encounter

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

An all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration is required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Book Launch

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the release of author and historian Stephen Jackson’s Preston Chronicles Trilogy with Southern food and drinks. RSVP required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Unlocking the Past

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to find and use historic city directories for research. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Athentic Movie Night

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

Screening of the seasonal space invaders classic Independence Day. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series 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

Bluey and Balloons

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

Join Bluey for a morning of crafts and balloon animals created by Tater the Clown. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Shadowfist Power Lunch

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

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Pancake Art

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

Get creative with batter and make edible art. Grades 612. 68 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series 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.

Blood Everywhere

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

A masked biker rides into town during spring break and leaves electrocuted coeds in their wake in Nightmare Beach. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens

Wes Parker, Honeyknife, Your Ex’s Pets

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com

WES PARKER Uneasy, fuzzed out indie musician from Richmond, VA with a polished and lyrical flair.

HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy.

YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.

Drumming with Dr. Arvin Scott

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about drumming and rhythm. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

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

Weekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate the month of July with a barbecue supper. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $14.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

Service Delivery Plan Open House

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn more about the plan, ask questions, and provide feedback about the 50 proposed projects to meet community water and wastewater services. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sdp

Bennie and the Jones

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

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.

Event Series 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

Shane Parish, Tongues of Fire, Porcelain Parrot, Johnny Falloon

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre. Album release show!

TONGUES OF FIRE Post-punk and noise rock from Asheville and Atlanta.

PORCELAIN PARROT Indie rock project of Asheville musician Jackie Davis.

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

Event Series 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

Diamond Art

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Make beautiful diamond artwork to take home. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org