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
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
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample five wines from different regions. 5 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Valentine’s Day Sushi Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a sushi dinner and an all ages workshop to learn essential techniques of sushi preparation. 6:30 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.com
Feast with the Gods
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDress in your best mythological costume and enjoy Greek food, followed by a planetarium program hearing tales of the gods. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Eloquent Nude Exposition
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the award-winning documentary Eloquent Nude followed by a discussion with a photographer and models and live music by Dreamlily. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.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
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
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of East Athens, from historically being home to Athens’ Black working-class families to its changes today. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setili and live music by the Fiddlebone. 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
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.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
World Whale Day Celebration
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAThe Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History present short films, a discussion of whales and artifacts from the collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.gmnhfriends.org
30s–50s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 30–50. Registration required. 6–9 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
