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
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
Curator and Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk & Book Signing
Fire Station #2 265 Cleveland Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Emily Strasser will read from her memoir Half-Life of a Secret and sign books. 6 p.m. FREE! grady.uga.edu/mfa-writing
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Todd Barry
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe American actor and comedian will perform half jokes and half crowd work as part of his Half Joking Tour. 7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Eastern Kentucky
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 7:30 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.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
Comedy In The Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Tim Chirikalov with Evon Campbell and special guests. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Homeschool Series
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about Georgia’s symbols by diving into animals and plants that represent the state. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). accgovga.myrec.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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesBrooklyn-based artist Amelia Briggs will have paintings on display. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Parents’ Night Out
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesChildren will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Art Reception and Book Launch
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of Skeleton in the Art Closet, the second book in Gail Karwoski’s watercolor mystery series, and the watercolor painting exhibit by WOW. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight energy reading and balancing with Kim Long. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
“Seinfeld” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Seinfeld” trivia knowledge with host Erin to win prizes. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Family Day: Art and Tech
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the galleries and play Art Cart games, then make tech-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Tif Sigfrids 393 N. Finley St., AthensThe exhibition “Tidal Locking” features paintings by New York artist Margaux Ogden. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com
45th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
A Better Trip
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPsychedelic astronaut Shane Mauss will perform comedy that combines science, art and psychedelics. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $27.50–40. www.mortontheatre.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
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
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Masako Onodera and Mary Hallam Pearse will discuss their exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Ecumenical Service
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.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
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 12, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
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
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the eighth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter potential rock star TJ has both hands severed off, he meets a woman and her geeky friends who introduce him to techno music and robotic hands in Vibrations. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.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
