Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
The 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Monarchs Across Georgia Pollinator Symposium
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEducational lectures covering a variety of topics on native plants and pollinators plus a luncheon, garden tours and a native plant sale. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $85. www.eealliance.org/monarchs-across-ga
Star Light, Star Bright Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the different sizes and colors of stars, with a demonstration on how they make energy. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $8 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Art & Craft Supply Swap
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring excess or no-longer-needed craft supplies and get new (to you) supplies. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Madison in May Tour of Homes
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesThe self-guided tour will feature a selection of Madison’s historic and traditional homes. May 16–17, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Historic Athens Preservation Celebration
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter the 56th Preservation Awards ceremony, enjoy a self-guided tour of historic church architecture and a VIP reception with hors d’oeuvres. 12:30–8:30 p.m. $35–80. bit.ly/springshowcase25
Late Spring Artist Market
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse various art and food vendors. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
Farm Dinner
Diamond Hill Farm 545 Millstone Cir, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy a farm tour, drinks, a grazing table and family style meal with all proceeds going towards addressing food insecurity in the local area. 5–8 p.m. $100–110. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Janet Shepherd and live music by D/S/M. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Animal Activism & Rescue Meet-Up
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaJoin representatives from Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary and Vincent’s Place Sanctuary as they discuss animal rights activism, sanctuary life and how to become an advocate. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.givebutter.com/athensmeetup
Xcellent Brunch
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the works of Malcolm X with trivia, tributes and testimonies, and meet the 2025 honorees. Registration required. 10 a.m. www.p4r.today
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
UGA Presents Preview Event
UGA Performing Arts Center 230 River Rd., Athens, United StatesLearn about the 2025–2026 season’s offerings, ask questions and order tickets. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
The 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Distillery Moving Sale
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesFans, lights, sinks, fridges and more will be up for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. [email protected]
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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Charity Car Meet
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesShow off or check out cars while fundraising for Foster Care Ministry. 5–9 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
The 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, homesteading demonstrations, outdoor concert, food trucks and more. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
Open Streets Winterville
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleEnjoy a morning of car-free fun with live music, kid-friendly activities and free bike tune-ups. 10 a.m–12 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/OpenstreetsWinterville
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for their annual event with “touch a truck”, a petting zoo, art projects and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
SummerFest Stop & Shop
East Athens Baptist Church 4325 Lexington Rd., Athens, GeorgiaShop from over 75 small local businesses plus a kids zone, chair massages, food trucks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/AAVGfanpage
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. $5/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Postpartum Storytelling Project
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the zine project collecting postpartum stories from the community, hear stories from participants and discuss ways to strengthen community care for new parents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the rescue’s 15th anniversary with outdoor games, vegan hot dogs, lemonade, music, raffles, farm tours and more. 4–7 p.m. $45 (adult), $10 (ages 8–18), $5 (under 8). www.sweetolivefarm.org
10th Annual Bark & Wine
Historic Smithonia Farm 2289 Crawford Smithonia Rd, Colbert, United StatesThe Madison-Oglethorpe Animal Shelter’s largest fundraiser of the year features dinner, dessert, wine, live music, silent auctions and raffles. 6–10 p.m. $60 (adv.), $70. www.moaspets.com/barkandwine
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Queer Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 3–7 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
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Agave Spirits Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to sample agave spirits two ways. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event featuring short presentations surrounding the theme pride month. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
