Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAThe museum’s thrice-annual late-night art party returns, featuring galleries, free refreshments and music by DJ Chief Rocka. 8–11 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GAPump up your tires and join a six-mile round trip tour to learn about the history of the trail and its future plans. 6 p.m. 706-613-3620
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
BBCO Birthday Bash
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensCelebrate Boulevard Burlesque Company’s first birthday with dance performances, comedy and special guests. 8–11 p.m. $8–10. www.hendershotsathens.com
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.
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
Health and Wellness Day
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden 300 S. Rocksprings St., Athens, GAVisit the market to learn about a variety of local resources for physical and mental health. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. linktr.ee/wbfm
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
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. 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
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, 12–2 p.m. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com
Family Day: Georgia Music
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GACheck out the exhibition “Georgia on My Mind: Finding Belonging in Music History,” enjoy music classes with Cathy Rumfelt of Allegro Athens and listen to a story time in the gallery. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.libs.uga.edu
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
Watch Party: ATL United vs. Cincinnati
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GAJoin the Classic City Terminus Legion to watch ATL United as they take on Cincinnati. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Movies by Moonlight
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GAThe ACC Leisure Services Department hosts a screening of The Fifth Element on the big screen outdoors in the earthen amphitheater. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Aug. 13, 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3800, www.accgov.com/leisure
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
Ballooniversity Balloon Showcase
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GASee over 100,000 balloons and sculptures crafted by professional artists. 2–5 p.m. FREE! (reservations required). www.classiccenter.com/balloonshowcase
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection led by museum docents. 3 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GAFred Boyles presents the “USS Pueblo Incident,” a lecture about the USS Pueblo, a research vessel that was performing surveillance off the coast of North Korea when it was seized in 1968. 3 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
The Southern Awakening Book Discussion
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GAThere will be a book discussion on The Southern Awakening: A Black Man’s Guide to Liberating the Rural South and a presentation by Barnard “The Barber” Sims. 3–4:30 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Artist’s Way Study Group
24th Street Athens Clubhouse 150 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GALinnentown: Urban Renewal, White Supremacy and the University of Georgia
Ciné Athens, GALinnentown: Urban Renewal, White Supremacy and the University of Georgia is a 22-minute documentary about the destruction of a thriving Black community on Baxter Street in 1962. The film premiere will be followed by a panel discussion with director Alex Benoit, Linnentown first descendants Hattie Thomas Whitehead and Christine Davis Johnson, ACC Commissioner Russell Edwards, and Athens Reparations Action President Alys Willman. Donations will support Athens Reparations Action. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com
General Knowledge Trivia
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GAThis month’s categories include the 1960s, sleep and back to school. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.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 MS Word and Google Docs
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GABasic level course to learn how to open and save word documents, how to arrange text and change fonts and size. Registration required. 10–11 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org
Preschool Storytime
Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA“Preschool Storytime” for children and their caregivers is held Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Annual Friends Meeting
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAJoin the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for their annual meeting (via Zoom), which will include the introduction of the 2022–23 Friends Board of Directors and the presentation of the M. Smith Griffith Volunteer of the Year Award. Go online to register or join. 6 p.m. www.bit.ly/friends-annual-22, www.jointhemuseum.com
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
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
Talking About Books Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GABook club discussing West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. 10:30 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org
Artful Conversation: Rocio Rodriguez
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAExplore the work of contemporary artist Rocio Rodriguez with Callan Steinmann, curator of education. 2 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
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.
Line Dance Lessons
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GAAll experience levels welcome. Open dancing follows an intro class. Every first and third Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. $10. thatotherruthgirl@gmail.com
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
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAEnjoy a free yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Free and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Attend in person or via Zoom. Email to reserve an in-person spot or go online to join via Zoom link. 6 p.m. gmoa-tours@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org
Third Thursday
Athens, GA Athens, GAMany local art galleries stay open late the third Thursday of every month for after-hours viewing. Check the website for this week’s participating venues. 6–9 p.m. www.3thurs.org
Thursday 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
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
The Fabulous 50s
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAthens Choral Society presents a summer show, “The Fabulous 50s,” as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. Aug. 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com
The Fabulous 50s
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAthens Choral Society presents a summer show, “The Fabulous 50s,” as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. Aug. 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com
The Fabulous 50s
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAthens Choral Society presents a summer show, “The Fabulous 50s,” as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. Aug. 19–20, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, 2:30 p.m. $15. www.athenschoralsociety.com