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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesOver 80 vendors from across the Southeast offering a variety items including jewelry, pottery and more. Nov. 15, 5–7 p.m. $5. Nov. 16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org
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
Colson Whitehead
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author will give a public talk as part of the Ferdinand Phinizy Lecture series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Wines for the Thanksgiving Table
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a six-selection wine tasting to find the perfect bottle for your holiday celebration. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Author Talk & Book Signing
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLocal author Lindsey Harding celebrates her book Pilgrims 2.0 with an author talk followed by book signing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Reparations Action
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
Lavender Lens Movie Night
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series presents queer and diverse films in a safe space. This week’s screening is short films by independent and emerging filmmakers. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org/updates/lavenderlens
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1967 Japanese chambara film Zatoichi Challenged. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Music Bingo
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this music bingo night with host Mari. 7–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
“Transcend”
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesA series of performances featuring the Senior Exit and Emerging Choreographers Showcase. A Spotlight on the Arts event. Nov. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18–19, 2:30 p.m. $8 (students/seniors), $15. dance.uga.edu
Sweet Dreams
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceFX presents and evening of candy-themed dance performances. 7:30 p.m. $8. www.40watt.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Every third Wednesday, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesOver 80 vendors from across the Southeast offering a variety items including jewelry, pottery and more. Nov. 15, 5–7 p.m. $5. Nov. 16, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org
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]
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesReading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Light + Pressure
The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski St., Suite 1600, Athens, United States“Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. Part of Third Thursday. Suite 1600. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com
Artist Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring Third Thursday, works by Kip Ramey will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Isabella De Luna and Rachel Hankin will present on the UGA Regenerative Bioscience Center. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
“Transcend”
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesA series of performances featuring the Senior Exit and Emerging Choreographers Showcase. A Spotlight on the Arts event. Nov. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18–19, 2:30 p.m. $8 (students/seniors), $15. dance.uga.edu
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAnnual market with a variety of items from UGA art students. 10 a.m–6 p.m. FREE! www.doddmarket.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Look What I Can Do: “Ignite”
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Love.Craft Athens benefit with live art show featuring various local artists plus an auction and a performance by the Love.Craft Band. 5–8 p.m. $50. www.lovecraftathens.kindful.com
Christmas Marketplace
Historic Crawford Depot 1158 Athens Road, Crawford, United StatesBrowse goods from local entrepreneurs and artisans, and participate in the silent auction. Nov. 17, 5–8 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Nov. 19, 12–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/oglethorpecountychamber
One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight medicine songs with Tatiana Kiselyova. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Tales on the Porch
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a small fire, a hot beverage and stories from storyteller Jackie Elsner. Registration required. 7–8 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
John Mulaney
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe two-time Emmy and WGA award-winning writer, actor and comedian will perform a stand-up set. 7 p.m. $52–210. www.classiccenter.com
“Transcend”
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesA series of performances featuring the Senior Exit and Emerging Choreographers Showcase. A Spotlight on the Arts event. Nov. 15–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18–19, 2:30 p.m. $8 (students/seniors), $15. dance.uga.edu
Sweeney Todd
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this infamous tale, ACT presents an unjustly exiled barber returning to nineteenth-century London to seek vengeance against a lecherous judge. Nov. 16–18, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
