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 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

Live Blacksmithing

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

Local blacksmith Thomas Carani will discuss his blacksmithing process and give demonstrations. 6–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Monster Jam

Monster Jam

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

Massive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com

Pride Community WOD

CrossFit Liberate 425 E Dougherty St, Athens, Georgia

Drop in for a workout, mingle session and more to support the LGBTQ+ community. 10 a.m. FREE! www.crossfitliberate.com

Silent Book Club Read & Shop Market

Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

Browse handmade art, jewelry, book accessories and plants, and enjoy the space for silent reading. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/silentbookclubathens

Event Series 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

Men’s Health Event

Sexy Suz 4124 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United States

Drop in for prizes, giveaways, to discover innovative products and learn how to support your health. 12–8 p.m. www.instagram.com/sexysuzathens

Event Series Monster Jam

Monster Jam

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

Massive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com

Event Series Monster Jam

Monster Jam

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

Massive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com

Crafting Sapphics Social

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

Drop in to enjoy an evening of bracelet making and community mingling. 57 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

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

YWCO 119th Birthday

YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate with a trail walk, vendors, refreshments, games and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.ywco.org

Pitch A Friend

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

Make a slideshow about why your friend is great, then present it in an evening of friendship, fun and laughs. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Noche de Baile: Summer Edition

El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GA

SALSAthens and TIMBAthens host a night of dancing with songs requested by attendees, beginning with two Latin dance classes before opening the floor. 8–11:30 p.m. $10. bit.ly/summersongs25

Litter Clean Up

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Join the Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter League team to help pick up litter in the community. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! uga.givepulse.com/event/612947-kaccb-litter-league-cleanups

KACCB Litter League Cleanup

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Volunteers will meet to pick up trash throughout the Bethel Midtown/The View at NoDa neighborhood. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb

Ecstatic Dance

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

This ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

’90s Night

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

Watch Nicktoons on the TVs, play Super Nintendo and N64 games, enter a costume contest and dance to the ultimate ’90s jams. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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