Local vendors will have jewelry, plants, home decor, up-cycled and vintage clothing, art prints and more. 1–6 p.m. Search Holiday Market at the Globe on Facebook

A panel of community members will discuss how the book The Miseducation of the Negro resonates today followed by open discussion. 3 p.m. FREE! athens-asalh.org

Wear your ugliest sweater and enjoy a White Elephant gift exchange, holiday games, caroling and light refreshments. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1​​–2:30 p.m. $1 (resident), $2 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com

A representative from the AHS will be available to talk about its programs and services. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight movement medicine with Estra Grace. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

The shelter is hosting a holiday drop-in event with special prices and volunteer adoption counselors to help match you with a pet. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets

More than 40 local vendors will offer original art, bath and beauty products, sustainable fashion and more with live music. 1–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Parade through downtown to the UGA quad with handheld speakers playing holiday music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight shamanic journeying with Stephanie. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

Come hang out and play board games and card games with your friends. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga flow with Sam Thurmond. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

This fundraiser event to help local artist Noah James Saunders exhibit their art in Los Angeles features live music, poetry readings, auctions and more. 6–10 p.m. $20 suggested donation. [email protected]

Celebrate the 131st birthday of J.R.R. Tolkien with a presentation, trivia, reference materials and refreshments. 2–3:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Spaceball Entertainment presents a celebration of weirdness and creative forces with an open gallery, record sale, potluck and live music. 5 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment

Learn more about OLLI, the learning and social organization for adults 50+, with a drawing for free membership. 1–3 p.m. FREE! olli.uga.edu

Celebrate the release of Skeleton in the Art Closet, the second book in Gail Karwoski’s watercolor mystery series, and the watercolor painting exhibit by WOW. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight energy reading and balancing with Kim Long. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

The banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet

This service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.org

More than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 12, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday

The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the eighth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com

Wines from Obsidian Wine Co. will be served along with small bites.  6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents

Experience the rich and diverse flavors of mainland Europe’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight a vocal workshop with Rin Gun. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

This second annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 2–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/teamsiegmund

There will be a brief drag show before the theme release, plus mingling with performers and dancing the night away. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Chloe Lacasse. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

Celebrate this re-election campaign with barbecue plates, drinks, desserts, music and games. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.johnqforsheriff.com

Local elementary, middle and high school division step teams will compete with teams from around the nation. 12 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/leagueofstep

Meet adoptable dogs that are part of the Project Homebound training program. 2–4 p.m. www.athenspets.net

Celebrate and support the lives of Athens youth at this annual award dinner. 6–10 p.m. $100. www.fc-cis.org/ctp2024

The marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccitymarathon.com

Bring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe