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

Lunch & Learn

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

Explore the traditions, tastes and uses of the various exotic fruits now available in grocery stores. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

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

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

FoxSaid Fest

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

Enjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com

Pickle Fest

Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GA

Enjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com

Olympics Opening Celebration

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

Play bingo, watch the Olympic events on screen and celebrate the summer Olympics. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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

OLLI Festival

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

Enjoy refreshments, a raffle and information booths about classes, travel, social opportunities and more. 1​​–3 p.m. FREE! olli.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

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