8th Anniversary Party

Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate eight years of Rabbit Hole Studios and learn more about the space. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/whiterabbitproductionsllc

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

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

Small Town Saturday

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

Browse local vendors and connect with small businesses and artists. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Hope Gala

The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States

The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation’s 7th annual gala with a buffet, silent auction, music and more. 6–9 p.m. $125. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org

Back-to-School Tailgate Party

Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United States

There will be a barbecue competition and bake-off with children’s activities and live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.visitoconee.com

Gray Ghost Gala

Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The nonprofit Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue is hosting a benefit featuring comedian and musician Kyle Jarrard with a silent auction, food and drinks. 6 p.m. $60. www.atlantalovesweims.org

Days Between: Grateful Dead Dance Celebration

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

One of the Grateful Dead’s 1978 concerts will be screened while attendees dance, twirl and groove. 6:30–10:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.workshopathens.com

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

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

Ag Festival

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

Learn about local agriculture with the Mobile Ag Classroom and enjoy a local petting zoo, face painting, giveaways, live workshops, music and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Open an Oyster Fundraiser

The Pearl Girls 548 Hawthorne Ave, Athens, United States

Shuck an oyster, find a pearl and choose a necklace to wear it with with proceeds benefitting Project Safe. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $25. www.thepeargirls.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

Black Creatives Connect

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Creatives of all professions and industries are invited to network and listen to a panel discussion that centers black creatives. 1 p.m. FREE! posh.vip/e/black-creatives-connect

Back to School Mingle and Market

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Students, faculty and community are invited to this vendor market featuring locally made gifts. 1​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com

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

Event Series Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

This inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com

Event Series Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

This inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.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

2024 BouleYard

Boulevard

The annual neighborhood-wide yard sale supports Boulevard’s tree planting initiative with individual homes setting up yard sales. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.boulevardathens.com/bouleyard.html

Meteor Showers and Planets Galore

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Explore the night sky with this planetarium program previewing what the August skies hold. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Seed Sorting for Our Seed Library

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

Join UGA Plant Biology Graduate Student Association students in sorting seeds for the free seed library.  FREE! 1 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Athens Film Festival

Athens Film Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

This inaugural festival spans three days screening more than 80 films across four venues with expert-led workshops and networking events. Aug. 15, 5–11:30 p.m. Aug. 16–17, 1 p.m.–12 a.m. $8–60. www.athensfilm.com

Mrs. Roper Romp

Normaltown

Dress up as Helen Roper from “Three’s Company” to join in this crawl and raise money for local organizations. 2–8 p.m. $40 & up. www.roperrompathens.com

Beats and Brews

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

The Athens Clarke County Democrat Committee is hosting a fundraiser featuring merchandise, music, raffles and more. $25 suggested donation. 5–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

This community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

Zumba After Dark Glow Party

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

Join this high-energy dance party in neon attire and grab glow sticks, body paint and more to create a dazzling atmosphere. Supplies provided. 9 p.m. $15 (online only). www.instagram.com/studiod3athens

Event Series Pups & Pints

Pups & Pints

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

The patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

History Hour: Athens’ Oldest Restaurants

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

 Ashley Shull and Justin Kau will share stories about the Mayflower Restaurant and other local favorites. 12–1 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

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

Neighborhood Traffic Calming

Online GA, United States

Georgia Bikes hosts an advocates and practitioners roundtable about how to improve road safety where you live. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! bit.ly/ntcwebinar2024