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

AADM Dance For Justice

Rodeo Club Athens 1700 Commerce Road, Athens

AADM’s fundraiser will feature professional line dancing instructors, live DJ, music and motivational social justice speakers. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.aadmovement.org

Night Hike

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Experience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:30 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

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

5 Year Anniversary Party

Kempt 175 N Lumpkin Athens, Athens, GA, United States

Stop by to celebrate with giveaways, raffles and food. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.kemptathens.com

Athens Brewsic Festival

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

In partnership with AthensPets, this event will feature live music, vendors, adoptable pets and more. 2–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/southernbrewingcompany

Moms Let’s Party

The Izzy + Co Studio 190 Oakbend Court, Athens, United States

Enjoy a happy hour with Dawg Day Frosés, small bites, giveaways and learn about the studio. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.izzyco.com/summer-mom-party

KACCB Dirty Dance Party

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

KACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty

3rd Anniversary Luau Celebration

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Dress in your best luau attire and enjoy live music, fair hair, face painting, shaved ice, food, vendors and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenskava.com

Event Series Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe

Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United States

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

Scam Jam 2024

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

Learn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.accaging.org

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

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

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.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

Musical Theater Trivia

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

Test your musical theater knowledge and compete for prizes while listening to classic show tunes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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

Watch Party

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs at a luau-themed watch party. 12 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.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

Free Dentistry Day

Timothy Road Dental Care 2065 Timothy Road, Athens, United States

Local residents can receive cleanings, fillings and extractions on a first come, first served basis with no insurance or appointment needed. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.timothyroaddentalcare.com

Event Series Yoga Open House

Yoga Open House

Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United States

 Drop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com

Homemade Hullabaloo

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

Bring homemade snacks, crafts, art projects, plants and more for a community swap. 10 a.m.2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe