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 Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Midnight Iguana Fall Festival
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly live music, food, a costume contest and more. 12–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
Athens VHS Fest 2023
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSecond annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–7 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.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
Tree Identification
UGA Arch US-78 BUS, Athens, GA, United StatesSpend an afternoon learning how to identify native trees. 2–3:30 p.m. Free! www.accgov.com
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Black Market
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate black and minority business owners, entrepreneurs and culture with art, music, and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Athens Plant Community Sale and Swap
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaLocal growers offer houseplants, perennials and plant related supplies for sale as well as a free swap table. 2–6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Author Talk
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesA Friends of the Library meeting featuring a discussion with the author Sara Baker. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison
Gallery Talk
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesFeatured artists of the exhibition “Algo para Declarar/Something to Declare” Jorge Arcos, Catalina Gomez Beuth and Franklin Delgado will speak on their work. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Fall Festival
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual festival with Halloween themed games, hot dog dinner, costume parade and trunk-or-treat. 5–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
Sal Vulcano
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian known for the long-running TV hit “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index” will deliver laughs. 5 p.m. $43.50–113.50. www.classiccenter.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring M3GAN this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling, then stay for playtime. Ages 0–24 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Spooky Bedtime Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for spooky stories, songs, movement and more. All ages. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Listening in the Dark
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA quartet of librarians will present original and traditional horror stories for grownups. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Peacock King
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1998 Japanese action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Pre-School Spooky Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Keir for stories, songs, movement and more. Ages 3–5. 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
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
Comic Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate comics in an environment with low lighting and soft classical music. Supplies provided. All ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
On These Grounds
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary that examines policing in schools with a community discussion to follow. Registration required. 5 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
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
Opening Reception
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis inaugural art exhibition for 1055 Barber features photography from the last year in Ukraine by Athens attorney Stephen Humphreys. 5–8 p.m. $25 (wine tasting). www.eptingevents.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Raymond Chandler’s crime noir novel The Big Sleep. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
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
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of the Signature Lecture Series, storyteller Abra Lee will be speaking on “The Invincible Garden Ladies.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Avid Poetry Series
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTonight’s accomplished featured poets are L. S. McKee and O–Jeremiah Agbaakin. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
