American Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.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
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. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
3rd Annual Clean Your Closet Pop-Up
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis art sale features a variety of local artists selling pieces for $200 and under on the spot. 6–9 p.m. 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
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
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
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community hosted by The 1992 Honda Civics. 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 Daniel Dellanno with Patrick O’Malley and Laura Garner. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.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
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. High Point University
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight a vocal workshop with Rin Gun. 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
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Jennine Capó Crucet and Brian Truong will read from their works that address living in immigrant communities. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/crucet-truong
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Clemson
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Clemson Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Community Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out yoga classes with giveaways and post-class refreshments. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
Saturday Busy Bees
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for movement, songs, stories, puppets and more. 12–36 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis second annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 2–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/teamsiegmund
Closing Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual UGA Cortona “Mostra” exhibition will have a reunion and celebrate 2023’s participants. 3 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Frog Watch Training
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to identify and count frogs as part of this citizen science program. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Friend of the Groom
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length autobiographical monologue about an ill-fated green card wedding in the early 1990s delivered by Mark Mobley who weaves in other tales. 5 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. High Point University
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 5 p.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by The F-holes. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Alabama
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against Alabama. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Brandon Wardell
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Filipino-American comedian, actor and podcaster is known for his work on Comedy Central and appearances in Curb Your Enthusiasm and more. 8 p.m. $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
Boybutante’s Season 35 Theme Release Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesThere will be a brief drag show before the theme release, plus mingling with performers and dancing the night away. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
Community Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out yoga classes with giveaways and post-class refreshments. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Kennesaw State
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs Division III hockey team. 11 a.m. $10. www.classiccenter.com
Artist Talk
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman will discuss his exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” featuring a collection of photographs. 11:45 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Madison County Library General Meeting
Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United StatesAttend a short business meeting of the Friends of the Madison County Library, followed by a panel program “New Year, New You.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
Off The Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Ngozi with Krystle Pierce and Laura Garner hosted by Colton Stokowski. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
