Back to School Jam
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesThis third annual event offers students in grades K-5 the opportunity to receive backpacks and school supplies plus games, snacks and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiasquaremall.com
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Dig Up Your Roots
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about how to research records and search for family members. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Wild Circus
Bizarro-Wuxtry 225 College Ave, Athens, GA2 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bizarrowuxtry
THE WILD CIRCUS A pre-teen band that formed from Nuçi's Space Camp Amped, heavily influenced by the E6 Collective.
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play to learn the game, challenge skills and engage with other enthusiasts. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Goes Acoustic
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS GOES ACOUSTIC Ten local artist perform stripped-down sets, including Trvy & the Enemy, The Grawks, Johnny Riordan, Murder the Mood, Karma Kat, Full On Monet, Tattoo Logic, Laurelwood, Quentin Love and Ol Fader.
Threats & Promises
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.40watt.com
THREATS & PROMISES Day two of this punk and hardcore festival features Harsh Words, Coffee Stain, Allergic, Rubes, Curleys, Lower Receiver, De()t, Magic Cross, Chloride, Dres Code, Zero Sum, Pollute, Sour Yellow, Bolt Swallower, Hospice, Centipede, Big Trouble and Crying Form.
Mid Georgia Bull Bash
Heritage Park 2543 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, United StatesThe third annual event features competitive bull riding with food and retail vendors. July 24–25, 5:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (event). $20 (adults), $10 (ages 6–12). www.midgeorgiabullbash.com
Folie à Cinq
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À CINQ Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes, and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitars, accordion, and double bass.
Camp Amped July Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED JUNE FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Holman Autry Band
Southern Drawl Bar & Grille 1926 Madison Street, Comer, United States6–9 p.m. www.southerndrawlbarandgrille.com
HOMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
The Prince of Egypt
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents a musical based on the 1998 DreamWorks animated film. July 24–25, 31 & Aug. 1, 7 p.m. July 26 & Aug. 2, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
The Mad Hatters
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $25–40. www.wintervillecenter.com
THE MAD HATTERS Tom Petty tribute band.
Sam Sample, Living Still, Alex Jett, Ashes
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SAM SAMPLE Musician blending the vivid storytelling of Americana with the grit and edge of alternative and classic rock.
LIVING STILL Athens-based rock with a folky, psychedelic spin.
ALEX JETT Local indie rock singer-songwriter delivering a wide-range of emotionally charged vocals.
ASHES Dynamic, psychedelic rock and roll.
Chris Hampton Band
Boutier Winery 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music.
Don Chambers, Patrick Hargon & the Lonely Few
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
PATRICK HARGON & THE LONELY FEW Musician known for his work in Broken Down Boxes and Don Chambers' band.
Tennis Courts, Homemade Haircuts
Dead Beat Club 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.deadbeatathens.com
TENNIS COURTS Singer-songwriter duo Patrick Walsh and Andrew Clarke plus an ever-fluctuating lineup of friends and musicians sitting comfortably on the fence between power pop glitz and alt-country gloom.
HOMEMADE HAIRCUTS Four-piece indie rock outfit from Columbia, SC that began as a bedroom recording project.
Manic Wave, Radio Decay, Sid Alcatraz and the Killjoys, STARLUVR
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
MANIC WAVE Emotionally charged alternative rock band from Atlanta with haunting soundscapes, introspective lyrics and a fearless approach.
RADIO DECAY Drawing on punk, emo and new wave influences.
SID ALCATRAZ AND THE KILLJOYS Local post-industrial funk band.
STARLUVR Electronic pop/rock project with a recently released single called "Wasting Away."
Rapture Comedy Show
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesLineup of Southern-based comedians. Last Saturdays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/rapturecomedy_
Silent Euphony, Persona Machine, Rapid Channel
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody.
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
RAPID CHANNEL Local alternative thrash-metal, punk rock and grunge trio.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Garbage for Lust, Rauncher, Obscurity, DJ World Sodomy
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents: Threats & Promises After Party. 11:30 p.m. (doors), 12 a.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
GARBAGE FOR LUST Hardcore experimental electronic project based out of Atlanta.
RAUNCHER Electronic duo from Athens blending aggressive bass, experimental sampling and dark punk vibes with a pop sensibility and a focus on overstimulation of mind and body.
OBSCURITY Local digital hardcore duo.
DJ WORLD SODOMY Spinning electronic dance tunes.
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
Kids Club Dog Training
Pet Supplies Plus 191 Alps Rd Ste 13A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to foster better relationships with dogs through games, activities and play with stuffed dogs. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! Find Sit Happens Kids Club on Eventbrite.
The Prince of Egypt
Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents a musical based on the 1998 DreamWorks animated film. July 24–25, 31 & Aug. 1, 7 p.m. July 26 & Aug. 2, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/baddogathens
Herbal Study Group
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about specific herbs including their properties and uses, affect on different body systems, how to identify and prepare them and more. 4:30 p.m. Donation suggested. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Allie Bryan & Austin Sisk
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30–7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ALLIE BRYAN & AUSTIN SISK Acoustic singer-songwriter duo.
Queer Joy for Mutual Aid
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation benefiting SIFIC. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
QUEER JOY FOR MUTUAL AID Featuring performances from kamikaze_lover_, treypxy, Nightout and more.
Funny Femmes
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAn all-femme showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. Fourth Sundays, 9 p.m. $10. www.globetavern.com
Archaeology Adventure!
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn about about archeology, see real archeology tools and then dig for treasure in the dino pool. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Chess and Community
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play to learn the game, challenge skills and engage with other enthusiasts. Mondays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Writers of Oconee
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work with Sanese Pippen. Second & fourth Mondays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Monday Funday Funk Jam
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 7–9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.normaltownbrewingco.com
MONDAY FUNDAY FUNK JAM Will Shine hosts this open jam with a house band made up of rotating local musicians.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge with host Garrett. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Grindhouse Killer Burgers 1553 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge with host Benjamin. Mondays, 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/classiccitytriviaco
Microsoft Powerpoint
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create slides, enter content, change layouts, and use styles and themes. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
OLLI Summer Film Festival
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis weekly film festival featuring best-rated movies sponsored by OLLI presents Moonrise Kingdom. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Piano Bar Happy Hour
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States5–7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PIANO BAR HAPPY HOUR Enjoy drink specials and live piano music.
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy 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
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Searcher by Tana French with the group. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tuesday Tunes at Daily
Daily Groceries Co-op 523 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/dailycoop
TUESDAY TUNES AT DAILY Rotating local musicians play stripped down sets.
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeather Larkin will give a presentation on flower photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
