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
Toddler Tuesday: Will You Be My Valentine?
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Valentine’s House Plant Sale
Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a selection of antique dish gardens, tropicals, orchids and flowering plants. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a showing of a video by Two Roots Farm about how yarn is made. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
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
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
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. Second Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Mardi Gras
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this sixth annual event for a masquerade featuring live music, swing dance lessons, a drag showcase, authentic New Orleans cuisine and an art auction. 5:30–10:30 p.m. $40–80. www.historicathens.com/mardigras
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Galentine’s Day Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAGrab your galfriends and enjoy sweet treats, door prizes, snacks and extended business hours. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lexingtonvintage
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Love & Espresso Martinis
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensSpecialty crafted cocktail event hosted by a variety of vendors. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.com
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
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
North Georgia Talent Show
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMultiplechoices Center for Independent Living presents an afternoon of performances with light refreshments. 1–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Valentine’s Supper Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCANCELED. www.athenticbrewing.com
Orchid Madness Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
Cocktail Workshop
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Valentine’s Day with a couples workshop learning how to make cocktails. Reservation required. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $90. www.livewireathens.com
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA special tasting of five varietal wines with small plates, a box of local chocolates and a rose. Reservation required. 6:30 p.m. $75. [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]
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Palentine’s Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and snacks, have some coffee and chocolate, then end the night with a planetarium program. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
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
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
Collector Talk & Bake Off
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesIlka McConnell’s Pyrex collection will be on display with a casserole bake-off competition. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
The Past, Present and Future of Coral Reefs
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. James W. Porter will lecture on his recent work. Attendees are encouraged to peruse the exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art and Science of Coral Reefs.” 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
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
Ladies Network Galentine’s Pop-Up Market
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy sipping wine while browsing women-owned vendors. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAs part of Third Thursday, the 2024 Members’ Showcase featuring artists of all ages and affinities will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Gallery Walk
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher’s photography exhibition “KASHI WASHI” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.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
Ladies Homestead Gathering
397 S. Church St 397 S. Church St, Athens, GAA monthly meeting to discuss topics surrounding growing food, sustainable living and more. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.community.nlhg.org/about
