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]
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
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. Performances for Young People Series event. 10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
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
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Chloe Lacasse. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Fabienne Lasserre’s sculpture/painting hybrids will be on display in the exhibition “Listeners.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPaul Hartman’s exhibition “A Lightmonkey Show” features a collection of photographs on display through March. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
The 1992 Honda Civics
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe local improv group returns with its unique, high energy, long-form show featuring musical standup by Julianne Merrit. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Sheriff John Q. Williams Campaign Launch Party
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this re-election campaign with barbecue plates, drinks, desserts, music and games. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.johnqforsheriff.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. This week is creating miniature furniture out of popsicle sticks. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
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
3rd Annual Step Resurgence
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal elementary, middle and high school division step teams will compete with teams from around the nation. 12 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/leagueofstep
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of one-hour dance classes will be held throughout the day open to the public. Registration recommended. 1–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Project Homebound Ambassadors
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet adoptable dogs that are part of the Project Homebound training program. 2–4 p.m. www.athenspets.net
Dance Theatre of Harlem
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe multi-ethnic ballet company tours nationally and internationally with a forward-thinking repertoire. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $30–69. pac.uga.edu
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.com
Doug Benson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe comedian is known for his popular podcasts, his films like Super High Me, and TV show appearances on “Trailer Park Boys,” “You’re the Worst” and more. 3:30 p.m. (doors). $22. www.40watt.com
Changing the Picture for Athens Children Award Dinner
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and support the lives of Athens youth at this annual award dinner. 6–10 p.m. $100. www.fc-cis.org/ctp2024
UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Auburn
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Auburn Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lanny Farmer, laugh with featured comedians Shelley Gruenberg, Ngozi, Evon Campbell and Jojo White. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www. foxgloveplantbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Sensational Saturdays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the first drag show of 2024 and the kickoff of the 14th Season. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Marathon
Downtown Athens AthensThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccitymarathon.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
Repair Cafe
CHaRM 1005 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Georgia Women’s Club Hockey Athens Invitational
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the women’s hockey team as they take on Auburn, Alabama and South Carolina in this three-day tournament. 3 p.m. $15/pass. www.classiccenter.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
Wake-n-Bake Off
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis cooking and baking competition requires Terrapin’s Wake–n–Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient. 4 p.m. $20. www.terrapinbeer.com
Athens Music Now
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDavid Barbe will present on touring methods meant to make the most of a band’s most important resource, the dollar. 6 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Athens Lindy Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Shelley Gruenberg featuring Khaled Elchoufi and Patrick O’Malley. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Consciously CREATE 2024
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, uncover patterns from 2023, design your ideal 2024, celebrate what you’re proud of and explore what you learned. 10 a.m. $47. www.stacyrayekellogg.com
Vaccine Clinic & Testing Kits
Advantage Homeless Day Center 240 North Avenue, Athens, United StatesHosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, get COVID-19 vaccine and test kits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
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
