SOFAR Fundraiser

Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United States

Celebrate 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

Queer Speed Dating

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

A fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 37 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy 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 States

Drop 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 States

A 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 States

Hosted 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

UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House

UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

There will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Event Series Open House Pottery Sale

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

2025 Wear Orange Kick-off Day

110 Thumpa Avenue 110 Thumpa Avenue, Athens, United States

Moms Demand Action host this event to honor survivors of gun violence with stories shared by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and Phyllis Jackson, food, face painting and games. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/44QvyRb

PrideFest 2025

Downtown Athens Athens

Athens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride

Garden Gala

Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, Athens

The UGArden hosts its 15th annual farm-to-table dinner spotlighting supporters, community members and local leaders in sustainable agriculture. 6 p.m. $120. ugarden.uga.edu

Open House Pottery Sale

Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United States

Geoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com

Color Me Queer Tie-Dye Party

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

Bring a shirt and then get creative with tie-dye as part of the Pride Month events series. 25 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Athentic Farmers Market

Athentic Farmers Market

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

Weekly 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

PapaPalooza

Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United States

A day of fun celebrating father’s day with family field games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com

Hot Corner Festival

Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States

The annual festival celebrates 25 years and features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.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

Pride Market

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

An annual event celebrating Pride month with a variety of local vendors.  12–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Oak House Anniversary

Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the distillery’s 2nd anniversary with music and more. 2​​–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

Canvas & Chords

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org

 

No Kings Protest

College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

The nation-wide protest against the Trump administration. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.nokings.org

Father’s Day BBQ

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

Enjoy yard games, barbecue and more at this Father’s Day themed event. 28 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Animal Encounter

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

An all-ages event with educational biofacts and opportunities to visit with a variety of animals. Registration is required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter

Juneteenth Celebration

ACC City Hall 301 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate and honor the holiday with community speakers, vendors, live music, a kids zone and more. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter