Total Solar Eclipse Event

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Solar glasses will be provided with activities and crafts for attendees to watch the eclipse. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

ACC Federation of Neighborhoods

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

The group will host a panel consisting of District 6 and 8 commission candidates. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/federationofneighborhoods

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Toddler Tuesday: Five Senses

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy 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]

Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join Ms. Jera for crafts, songs, movement and more. Ages 5 & under. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Fibercraft Guild

Lyndon House Art Center

Ann Flippen will present on the Quilts of Valor program that makes quilts for veterans. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org

Mahjong Club

Mahjong Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

Knot Just For Knitters

Knot Just For Knitters

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Bring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Time, Fugitivity and Global Black Aesthetics

UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Matthew Omelsky of the University of Rochester will give a lecture that theorizes the embodied experience of time in Black artforms. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Memoir Writing Group

Memoir Writing Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

During 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

Reiki Circle

Reiki Circle

Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Connect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com

Curator Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

This talk and artist reception for the exhibition “RESCUEWaste and Redemption” features artwork using upcycled and repurposed materials. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Artist Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Caroline Coleman’s exhibition “Linnentown Then and Now: Paintings” features portraits of the Linnentown community. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Club Ned Anime Society

Club Ned Anime Society

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Toddler Art

Toddler Art

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Student Spotlight Tour

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Curatorial intern Mary Alice Smith will discuss selected objects from the museum’s self-taught art collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Public Memory and Our Passing World

Online GA, United States

This virtual discussion will explore the power of the arts and public memory in a time of climate change. Register for Zoom link. 4 p.m. FREE! www.events.mellon.org

Future Land Use Public Input

Hilsman Middle School 870 Gaines School Road, Athens, United States

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join 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]

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test 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 States

Screening of the 1991 Japanese science fiction film Zeiram. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Homeschool Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to meet other homeschool families and learn about the Revolutionary War by watching “Liberty Kids” and doing a craft. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Odum Environmental Ethics Lecture

Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States

Bestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of “We Are the ARK” Mary Reynolds will present. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu

Future Land Use Public Input

Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

Pop-Up Gallery

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Collage and mixed media artist Sadie Padial will have artwork on view. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Artist Talk

Artist Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Hear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts