Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Popsicles in the Park
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy popsicles, chalk and fun outdoor activities. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Rosé-a-Thon
J's Bottle Shop Tasting Room 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in to learn about and taste from over a dozen bottles of the season’s featured rosés. Registration required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $25. www.pintaschoolofwine.com
GOD SPANK
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis series of performances by contemporary Athens-based artists Mickey Boyd, Ethan Snow and Ahndhi Sticha explores the future of humanity. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Dance After Dark
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up and bring your heels for dance classes in beginning heels, chairs and tricks, and advanced heels. Ages 18 & up. 6–9 p.m. $15–35. www.dancefx.org
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
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Nancy Green Ceramics Studio Group Summer Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCheck out pottery by Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers and Sunkoo Yuh. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-410-5200
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual neighborhood festival raises money for a community blueberry planting project. Activities include a children’s bike rally, cooking competition, garden tours, outdoor concert, food trucks and a silent auction. 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
Family Fun Day
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Library for a puppet show by Lee Bryan, crafts, “Touch the Truck” showcase of city vehicles, a petting zoo, tours of the Heritage Room and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
OCB Unbroken
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWidmer Unbroken Nutritional Coaching & Unbroken Movement host this health and fitness competition with a variety of categories and divisions. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $20–75. www.mortontheatre.com
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin LeAnn Rutledge from the Oconee River Resource Council to learn about birds and create a birding journal. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Family Fun Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesSummer reading kickoff with attractions including talks with Ranger Sarah of Watson Mill State Park, a balloon twister, survival skill lessons and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Orphintage Vintage Market Pop-Up
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensBrowse vintage vendors from Athens and Atlanta selling T-shirts, dresses, jackets, hats and more. June 1, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. June 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.vintagemarketpop-up.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensMayor Kelly Girtz will guide an exploration of the history of Pulaski Street area. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
First Saturday Pottery Workshop
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis adult workshop includes a demo of basic hand-building techniques with time to make pieces that will be fired for pickup later. Registration required. 2 p.m. $60. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Athens Pride Parade
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective hosts a parade marching through downtown and ending at a Resource Festival featuring nonprofit vendors, food trucks and entertainment at the Classic Center Pavillion. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspride.org/parade
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Union Pride
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUnited Campus Workers of Georgia hosts an open drag night to kick off Pride Month. 8–10:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Nancy Green Ceramics Studio Group Summer Sale
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCheck out pottery by Juana Gnecco, Nancy Green, Ron Meyers and Sunkoo Yuh. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 706-410-5200
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 1–2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Orphintage Vintage Market Pop-Up
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensBrowse vintage vendors from Athens and Atlanta selling T-shirts, dresses, jackets, hats and more. June 1, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. June 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.vintagemarketpop-up.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
Symphonic Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Quintet Athens to hear musical stories written by local children, learn about instruments and make friends. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesRod Davis presents The Fight for Guadalcanal: The Green Hell. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
But God the Stage Play
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA dysfunctional family works through their lies and secrets through their faith. 3 p.m. $15–30. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Mocktails & a Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a mocktail and screening of the Wizard of Oz set to a Pink Floyd soundtrack. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians doing their best 8-minute sets. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Open Chess Play
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Goop Group
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with others going through seasons of change like breakups, career changes, loss of a loved one, moving and divorce. 5:30 p.m. $50. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Teen Guinness World Record Challenge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTry to beat a world record challenge every month with this fun and adventurous program. Ages 11–14. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Paint & Sip
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPaint a picture of a glow in the dark galaxy while sipping sparkling grape juice. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Sake Bomb Open Mic Comedy
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch a variety of comedians perform new material or join in with your own standup routine. Mondays, 9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscomedy.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Petting Farm
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesMeet, pet and feed a variety of farm animals including miniature cows, donkeys, ducks, rabbits and more. 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
