Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Event Series Open House Pottery Sale

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

STEAM Saturday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join LeAnn Rutledge from the Oconee River Resource Council to learn about birds and create a birding journal. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, Athens

Mayor Kelly Girtz will guide an exploration of the history of Pulaski Street area. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Event Series Open House Pottery Sale

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

Petting Farm

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Meet, pet and feed a variety of farm animals including miniature cows, donkeys, ducks, rabbits and more. 10:30 a.m.​​–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Industry Open House

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

There are 350 annuals, perennials and All-American Selections to share this year with all green industry professionals. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Summer Reds Wine Tasting

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Try a selection of wines fit for the hot summertime, with small plates served. RSVP required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]

Community Garden Field Day

Boys & Girls Club of Athens HT Edwards 440-4 Dearing Extension, Athens, United States

Explore urban agriculture and climate change with demonstrations on soil fertility, soil sensors, using a FarmBot and more. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.rice-georgia.org

Grand Opening & 5th Anniversary Party

Grail Bra Specialists 1040 Gaines School Road, Suite 115, Athens, United States

Grail Bra Specialists is celebrating its move with special offers, giveaways, refreshments and more. 2–8 p.m. FREE! www.grailbras.com

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Kick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com

Paint and Sip Party in Honor of Eugene Swain

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

A special event to celebrate the late artist on his birthday with wine and the opportunity to paint portraits of the artist’s work. 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.  $65. For tickets text 706-818-0357

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. 8–10 a.m. $10–15. www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Garden Open House

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

There will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Family Fun Ride

North Oconee River Greenway Athens, GA, United States

Bring your bike and helmet for a 6-mile tour of the Greenway and Firefly Trail. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, Athens

Lee Epting will guide an exploration of the history of The Hill. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

1 Year Anniversary

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the distillery’s anniversary with music, games and food. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

Dinner Around the World

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Enjoy a Mediterranean-themed meal with live music by The Comer Collective. 6:30 p.m. $25. www.soswhiskey.com

Bridgerton Afternoon Tea

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

Join in afternoon tea in your fanciest tea time attire. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Transportation Job Fair

CCSD Transportation Facility 145 Paradise Blvd., Athens, United States

CCSD’s Transportation Department will hold a job fair for the 2024–2025 school year. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. bit.ly/ccsdjobfair

Lunch & Learn

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Peg and Tom Thon share their experience and tips on how to use your current occupation and personal skills to become a movie extra. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Supper Club

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

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

Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice

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

The transcontinental movement will be visiting Athens with local resources available like voter registration, information from the UGA Georgia Disability History Archive and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.thedisabilitycaravan.com

Ivy Room Open House

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

Drop in to learn more about the genealogy and local history collection house at the library. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Old Gods of Appalachia

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Live show of the eldritch horror fiction podcast featuring a staged storytelling performance similar to an old time radio play with live music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $40–50. www.georgiatheatre.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Crawfish Fest

Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Fresh crawfish from Louisiana will be available with live music, carnival games, kids activities and more. $10 (entry), $35 (all-you-can-eat crawfish). 11 a.m.–8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com/crawfishfest

Open Mic & Poetry Reading

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

The event will begin with a poetry reading by Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith, then the floor will open for attendees to share their work. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Chili Cook Off Contest

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

Enter your chili to win prizes or donate to taste and vote for your favorite. Registration required. 12 p.m. Free to enter, $1 to vote. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, Athens

Hattie Thomas Whitehead will guide an exploration of the history of Linnentown. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

In this inaugural competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $25. www.missblacknortheastga.com

A Walk in the Garden

Cheeky Peach 160 Clayton St, Athens, United States

A fashion show in benefit of the Sheats Social Services Mentor Program. 5 p.m. $25 & up. www.sheatssocialservices.org