Ecumenical Service
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 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
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 17, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the ninth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
Open House & My Georgia Promise Scholarship Info Session
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParents of prospective students for the 2025-2026 school year are invited. Registration required. Jan. 22 & Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. www.athensacademy.org
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample different non-alcoholic wines from St. Vivianna & ISH. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.shoptonique.com
Classic City Marathon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 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. www.classiccitymarathon.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Love Athens Wedding Expo
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet over 20 wedding vendors and enjoy music, door prizes, swag bags and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. www.livewireathens.com
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring 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
Wake-n-Bake Off
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis cooking and baking competition requires Terrapin’s Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient. 4 p.m. $20. www.terrapinbeer.com
SenseAbility Community Showcase
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesParticipants will be given 5–10 minutes to showcase their products and/or services. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
FOL Jewelry and Book Sale
#3 Railroad Street 3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesVintage costume jewelry and a large selection of books will be for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Books & Bangles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books and jewelry for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.3railroad.org
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Valentine’s Market
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items for gifts plus food, suprises and more. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. www.whitetigerdeluxe.com
40th Annual Spartan 5K & Sprint
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy hosts its annual costume themed race and sprint to fund a variety of programs at the school. 9 a.m. $30. www.athensacademy.org
Handmade with Love Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items from a variety of artists plus food vendors and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
14th Annual Polar Bear Plungefest
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Rotary Club of Athens’ fundraiser featuring a chilly plunge into Lake Chapman. 10 a.m. $25. www.plungefestathensgarotary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust 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
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage vendors selling clothing, records, crafts and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Food Truck Fest
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse different food truck offerings and get creative at the Valentine’s craft station. 5–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens
2nd Annual Firefly Glitter and Groove Gala
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBring your girlfriends, dance to hits from the ’80s–’00s and enjoy refreshments with proceeds benefitting the Firefly Homeschool Community. 7–10 p.m. $25. www.fireflyhomeschoolcommunity.org
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesDress up, make a grand entrance and enjoy live music, food and beverages. 7:30 p.m. $150 & up. www.mmcc-arts.org
Hip-Hop Canvas
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThis Black History Month celebration features music, poetry, live art and dance/step performances. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
Valentine’s Brunch Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse vendors, enjoy an instant photo booth and a DIY Valentine’s station to raise money for Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful. 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. www.globetavern.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Wine Down: Jack’s Cheesecake Wine Flight
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesTry four cheesecakes paired with an accompanying wine and acoustic live music. 12:30–5 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
26th Annual Frog Hop 5k & Fun Run
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA one-mile Tadpole Fun Run and a 5K benefitting Sandy Creek Nature Center. 2 p.m. (Fun Run), 2:30 p.m. (5K). $25. www.sandycreeknaturecenterinc.org
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
FOL Last Chance Valentines Gift Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesThe cash-only sale will feature a variety of jewelry, gifts and baskets in benefit of the library. 2–8 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Shadow Country
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of the Drive–By Truckers fan community will read poems inspired by the band’s album Southern Rock Opera in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.medium.com/@glennraucher
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Valentine’s Houseplant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis sale will feature a variety of houseplants and tropicals curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
“Valentine’s Day Party” Therapeutic Recreation Program
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensEnjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1–2 p.m. $1 (resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $55. botgarden.uga.edu
Galentine’s Day Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy food, fun and a free chair massage while you browse. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Athens Creative Directory Re-Launch
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a brief presentation of the new brand foundation and website with an opportunity to create a profile and join the directory. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscreatives.directory
Galentine’s Meet & Greet
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Roper Rompers for games and fun with prizes for Audra Lindley superlatives. 6 p.m. FREE! www.roperrompathens.com
