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: Lucky Charm
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]
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 StatesBonnie Montgomery will teach the members how to make a braided rag rug. 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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
UGA Humanities Festival Opening Keynote
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesA.E. Stallings is an American poet who studied Classics at the University of Georgia and Oxford. 6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
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
Artist Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Katie Ford’s work in the exhibition “Soft Trap” will be on view. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 49th Juried Exhibition will be on view featuring 160 works by 111 local artists. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Kate Manne will speak about her book Unshrinking, discussing how fatphobia has become a vital social justice issue. 7 p.m. FREE! www. avidbookshop.com
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
tell me: Any/Body Poetry Open Mic
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesSpoken word artists and poets are invited to share pieces on physical, mental and emotional health and well-being. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Normal Talk
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCharlotte N. Varnum discusses topics on news, media consumption, bias and how to find important information amid all the noise. 7:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.normaltalk.org
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. Best for toddlers & up. 11 a.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Artful Conversation: Stefanie Jackson
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCallan Steinmann, curator of academic and public programs, will lead a discussion on Jackson’s “Bluest Eye.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Jeannette Rankin Legacy Lecture
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Sandra Boham, president of Salish Kootenai College and an accomplished leader in American Indian higher education, will present. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
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
Jeff Fallis Poetry Reading
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe former Athens Poet Laureate will read his sequence of 22 poems called “The Never Ending Sonnets” about musician Bob Dylan to coincide with Dylan’s concert appearances in town. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Paint and Take Workshop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHosted by the Oconee County Library Gaming Group, paint and take home a 3D-printed roleplay game item of your choice. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Fairy Fest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fairy jars, watch a fairy movie, make fairy dust necklaces and enjoy treats. Prize for best fairy-themed costume. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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]
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Whiskies of Ireland
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensExperience the rich and diverse flavors of Ireland’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
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
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1977 Japanese action comedy film Truck Rascals V: Ichibanboshi the Brave. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
2024 African Studies Spring Lecture
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this presentation, Dr. Frank Gunderson will discuss the making of the film Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra. 9:30 a.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Chhabra-Landau Lecture
Physics Builing 220 Cedar Street, Athens, United StatesThis year’s lecture will be given by J. Michael Kosterlitz, the recipient of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work in theoretical condensed matter physics. 3:55–5:10 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
