A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GAEdwardian style and classic farce ensue in this play presented by Town & Gown Players when middle-class Englishman Monty Narvarro learns he is the “son of the daughter of the grandson of the nephew of the second Earl of Highhurst.” $20. bit.ly/Gentlemansguide
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GAMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Oconee Farmers Market
Oconee County Courthouse 23 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GAOver 20 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, unique crafts, dog treats, fresh gelato, homemade pasta, locally sourced meats and eggs, plants and more. Many vendors offer pre-ordering options and curbside pickup.
Alice H. Richards Children’s Garden
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GAEvery third Saturday of the month enjoy a variety of engaging shows taking place on the Theatre in the Woods stage. Experience music, laughter and connection in nature. 9:30–11 a.m. www.facebook.com/botgarden
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GASouthern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden 300 S. Rocksprings St., Athens, GAThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Friends Appreciation Month Kick-Off
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAJoin the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for an in-person event to kick off Friends Appreciation Month with prizes, a photo booth, activities for the entire family, refreshments and much more. Registration strongly encourage. 1 p.m. www.bit.ly/friends-appreciation-22, www.jointhemuseum.com
Art for Justice Saturdays
AADM Justice Center and Bookstore 3700 Atlanta Hwy. (Georgia Square Mall, 1st floor), Athens, GAPaint to soothing music and discuss local issues. Supplies provided. All skill levels welcome. Saturdays, 3–5 p.m. Donations accepted. www.aadmovement.org
Merry Meet Every Week
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GAMeet members of the Athens Area Pagans and discuss Pagan Pride Day. Meetings held every Saturday, 5 p.m. Donations encouraged. beth@athensareapagans.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensCome out for a Drag For All show. All ages welcome. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GAEdwardian style and classic farce ensue in this play presented by Town & Gown Players when middle-class Englishman Monty Narvarro learns he is the “son of the daughter of the grandson of the nephew of the second Earl of Highhurst.” $20. bit.ly/Gentlemansguide
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAExperience drawing in the museum’s galleries with this workshop led by artist Phil Jasen. Supplies provided. Email to reserve a spot. 2–4 p.m. gmoa-tours@uga.edu.
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Watch Party: ATL United vs. Columbus
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GAJoin the Classic City Terminus Legion to watch ATL United as they take on Columbus. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia at The Office
The Office Sports Bar and Grill 135 W. Washington St., Athens, GATop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
“TRIO” Opening Reception
Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GAEnjoy the opening reception for ATHICA’s exhibition “TRIO,” featuring the work of Dana Jones and the two-artist-team of Sara Hess and Jon Swindler. The exhibition is the latest installment of the Solo Duo Trio series, which provides opportunities for individual artists to exhibit their work at ATHICA and its satellite location, ATHICA@Ciné. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Artist’s Way Study Group
24th Street Athens Clubhouse 150 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GAFitness & Wellness Free Week
Ramsey Student Center for Physical Activities 330 River Road, Athens, GAJoin Rec Sports for more than 60 free, in-person fitness classes on the Unlimited Fitness and Small Group Training schedules this week only. Registration required. recsports.uga.edu/group-fitness
Tabletop Workshop: Session Zero (Character Creation)
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GAParticipants will learn how to create characters for D&D and other tabletop games. FREE! 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Intro to iPhone
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GAAttendees will learn how to use apps and settings for their iPhones or iPads. Register online or at the Information Services Desk. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org
Genealogy Outlooks
Online: ACC Library Athens, GAJoin the ACC Library’s Heritage Room via Zoom for the monthly Genealogy Outlooks research class. Each month explores a different genealogical resource for those interested in family history research. This month covers city directories. Register online or call to attend. 3:30–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, www.athenslibrary.org
No Phone Party
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour featuring drink specials, snacks, games and a record player. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Bad Dog Trivia at Amici
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GATop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Waffles & Water Reclamation
Middle Oconee Water Reclamation Facility 400 Will Hunter Rd, Athens, GACelebrate National Waffle Day and 60 years of wastewater treatment in Athens with breakfast and a tour. 9 a.m. FREE! jackie.sherry@accgov.com
Pétanque Club of Athens
UGA Redcoat Band Practice Field 5 Alumni Drive, Athens, GALearn to play the greatest game you’ve never heard of. RSVP. Wednesdays, 9–11:30 a.m. FREE! athenspetanqueclub@gmail.com
Faculty Perspectives: Janice Simon
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GACreative Reuse Open House
Teacher Reuse Store 1005 College Ave., Athens, GAEvery other Wednesday, non-teacher community members are invited to browse free supplies. Eligible groups include students, nonprofits, artists/creatives, small business owners, social workers and religious organizations. Camps, after-school and daycare programs are included. 2–6:30 p.m. FREE! reuse@accgov.com, www.facebook.com/athenstrs
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 5 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market.
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GACome out for some home-grown townie improv. Bring some interesting suggestions and a loose funny bone to help create some improv magic on the spot. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every Wednesday, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. vicepresident@athenspetanque.org
Winterville Library Book Club
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GAThis month the book club revisits The Great Gatsby. Many have not read this classic since high school, and it might be time to reread and find a new take. Copies are available for checkout at the Winterville Library. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/
Johnny’s Pizza Grand Re-Opening Night One
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GACelebrate the reopening of Johnny’s Pizza with giveaways, including UGA football tickets, Atlanta Braves tickets, Athens theater concert tickets, free Johnny’s Pizza, gift cards, cornhole boards and more. Team Trivia starts back up, sponsored by Creature Comforts Brewing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/JohnnysNYPizzaAthens
Open Mic Comedy with Owen Hunt
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GAThursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GAJon Head hosts trivia every Thursday. Win pitchers and gift certificates. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GAYet another giant, blood thirsty croc is stalking the Caribbean swamps, and no one is safe—not even a boat full of nuns and orphans—in the essential Italian creature feature Killer Crocodile 2. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/badmovienight
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAPottery Perspectives 2022 Preview Night
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GAShoppers will have the opportunity to make their purchases before the sale is open to the public. The exhibition, which runs from Aug. 27 –Sept. 11, features dozens of potters from all over the Southeast. Aug. 26, 5–8 p.m. $20. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
“Farm 2022” Opening Reception
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GAJohnny’s Pizza Grand Re-Opening Night Two
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GACelebrate the reopening of Johnny’s Pizza with giveaways, including UGA football tickets, Atlanta Braves tickets, Athens theater concert tickets, free Johnny’s Pizza, gift cards, cornhole boards and more. $4 pints are sponsored by Terrapin Beer Co. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/JohnnysNYPizzaAthens
Fabulous Friday
The Sound Track 321 E. Clayton St., Athens, GAAthens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GAMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Oconee Farmers Market
Oconee County Courthouse 23 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GAOver 20 vendors offer a variety of fresh produce, local honey, fresh-cut flowers, unique crafts, dog treats, fresh gelato, homemade pasta, locally sourced meats and eggs, plants and more. Many vendors offer pre-ordering options and curbside pickup.
Family Day: Geometric Sculpture
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GASouthern Star Studio Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GASouthern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Pushing the Surface of Clay
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GAIn this workshop, Lora Rust will share her unique process and explore topics like surface design, glazing and firing methods. Aug. 27–28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $175–225. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com