Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
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
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 1710 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GAMeet adoptable ambassador dogs with a portion of sales supporting AthensPets’ efforts to help adoptable dogs and cats. 3–6 p.m. www.athenspets.net
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly 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
Farm to Glass Cocktail Competition
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBartenders from local restaurants and bars will compete to raise funds for the Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
New Town Revue
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesFeaturing a conversation between photographers Terry Allen and Jason Thrasher with a reading and music by David Lowery. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
David Lowery
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Town Revue. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
DAVID LOWERY Singer-songwriter shares songs from his album Fathers, Sons and Brothers.
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
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bennie and the Jones
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
AJJ, Pacing
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
AJJ Folk punk band from Phoenix, AZ with lyrics covering themes of shyness, poverty, humanity, religion, addiction, existentialism and politics.
PACING The anxious, confessional songwriting and recording project of Katie McTigue.
Good Gosh Fest Night 1
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 per night, $20 for all three. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MADELUNE Solo project of Madeline Polites (Immaterial Possession).
DAVE'S BEES' HONEY Solo project of Dave Kirslis (Cicada Rhythm).
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Music inspired by Ray Charles that celebrates his legacy.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Close Knobs, Annie Leeth
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CLOSE KNOBS A new collaboration from Justin Stanton and Chris Bullock of Snarky Puppy shaped by Brazilian harmony, electronic textures and open-ended improvisation.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
Coffee Stain, Regulator, Arms Dealer, Hospice
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
COFFEE STAIN Florida hardcore punk.
REGULATOR Hardcore punk project.
ARMS DEALER New local band composed of members from other local bands.
HOSPICE Atlanta e-punk.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Film Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThis second annual festival spans four days screening more than 100 films across five venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 14, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 15, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m.–12 a.m. Aug. 17, 1–4 p.m. $10–90. www.athensfilm.com
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesJack Jiggles’ exhibition “ONLY FANS” will be on display featuring restored vintage electric fans transformed into sculptures. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foyer_athens
Hibbs Family Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 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.
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Happiness Is
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleHappiness Is. 7 p.m. $15. www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org
CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Summer program featuring a feel-good musical cabaret of songs.
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore 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]
LSV Trio, Freeman Leverett, Lean Clean Dream Machine
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
LSV TRIO No info available.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences. (8 p.m.)
LEAN CLEAN DREAM MACHINE No info available.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Good Gosh Fest Night 2
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 per night, $20 for all three. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
A Midsummer Night’s Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx Bombshells and Athens Spectacular present a drag and burlesque show. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
Red Dakota, Drí + Violence, Seeking Approval
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt. EP release show!
DRÍ + VIOLENCE Project of singer, percussionist and songwriter Adriana Thomas.
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
Dub Bonanza Block Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesNight 1. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DUB BONANZA BLOCK PARTY A two-day showcase of dub music and the new sound system built by Patrick Kascak of Black Mountain Sound, featuring performances from Prophet, Salty, JiiG and many more.
Yogi & the Bears
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
YOGI & THE BEARS Classic covers and good vibes.
Kinetic Dance Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKinetic Dance Party. 8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
The Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Dave Forker, Benny St. Peixe
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
BENNY ST. PEIXE Atlanta-based bass player layering and looping jazz. (10 a.m.)
2025 BouleYard
BoulevardThe annual neighborhood-wide yard sale supports the Boulevard Neighborhood Association with individual homes setting up yard sales. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.boulevardathens.com/bouleyard.html
Fall Foothills Hiking Trail Ultimate Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGuided 2.5-mile hike with information about the ultimate hike program and how it works to end childhood cancer. 9 a.m. $5 parking. www.ultimatehike.org
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors 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
Public Tour
North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility 150 N. Oconee Access Rd., United StatesJoin a guided tour of the newly updated facility, and discover how technology and sustainable practices are transforming water reclamation. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/activities
