Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Toddler Tuesday: Animals A–Z
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShawnya Harris, curator of African American and African Diasporic art, will give a special talk in the galleries. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Disability Voting Rights Education Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of a national, nonpartisan initiative to ensure that individuals with disabilities are registered and ready to vote in upcoming elections. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/elections
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Meet the Distiller with Chemist Spirits
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensDrop in for a guided tasting and meet and greet with Chemist Spirits founder and UGA alum Danielle Donaldson. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Paws, Pups and Pops
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is staying open late for an adoption event with free King of Pops popsicles, pupsicles to give the shelter dogs, and a free bag of food, collar and leash for any adopted dog. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Boybutante Fall Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay Bingo with your favorite Boybutante queens to win prizes, hosted by Sophia Lorent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato. 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! ($10 Bingo card). www.40watt.com
Artist Q&A
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibiting artist Ansley West Rivers and curator Erin Dunn will discuss their work in creating “Ansley West Rivers: Holding Time” currently on display. 6:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Clifford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Three Star Cinema. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Gigantic Stamp Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your creativity and clean solid-colored clothing that you’d like to stamp. All ages. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. All ages. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 14–17. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Masturbation Ritual Workshop
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesExplore the world of pleasure and redefine your relationship with it in a class led by Amanda Auchebpaugh. 6 p.m. $25. www.shopsotm.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Dr. David Hurst Thomas
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn illustrated talk describing the exhibition of “Indigenous Georgia and Franciscan Survivance at Mission Santa Catalina de Guale (1570-1680).” 6-7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
“Arrested Development” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Arrested Development” trivia knowledge with host Erin. Costumes encouraged with a best costume prize. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMichael Reynolds, editor-in-chief of independent publisher Europa Editions, will discuss the founding of the business and world of independent publishing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Best of Atlanta Comedy
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLaughing Skull Lounge and Aubrey Entertainment present the best of Atlanta’s comedians. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–75. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
We’ll Meet Again
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inspiring story about overcoming adversity told with wry humor and the music of the 1930s–1940s. 7:30 p.m. $36.60–50.50. www.classiccenter.com
“The Book of Life”
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis uplifting theatrical experience blends storytelling, shadow puppetry and drumming to explore how people contend with tragedy through the joyful assertion of life. 7:30 p.m. $30–40. pac.uga.edu
Art Party Extravaganza
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate five new exhibitions in the galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
