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
Flag Day Readaloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs a group read the book F is for Flag and learn about proper flag etiquette from the Watkinsville Junior American Citizens. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Drive-In Movie
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBuild a cardboard car and then watch a movie. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Caravan for Disability Freedom and Justice
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe transcontinental movement will be visiting Athens with local resources available like voter registration, information from the UGA Georgia Disability History Archive and more. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.thedisabilitycaravan.com
Ivy Room Open House
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn more about the genealogy and local history collection house at the library. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Ambient Evening
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesLive music by John Kiran Fernandes and David McCoy will be accompanied by screenings of visual albums by Lyberarchelulo and Azalia Snail. 7 p.m. FREE! www.cloudrecordings.com
Old Gods of Appalachia
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive show of the eldritch horror fiction podcast featuring a staged storytelling performance similar to an old time radio play with live music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $40–50. www.georgiatheatre.com
Chop Shop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
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
Open Garden Days
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about pollinators, native plants, ornamental plants, raised beds, garden design and vegetables with an interactive garden tour. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Day: Summer Scapes
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the traditions of landscape and plein-air painting, then create art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Donuts with Dad
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the father figure in your life with donuts, snacks, drinks, crafts and games. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesComplete Olympian challenges, games, crafts and more while celebrating all things Percy Jackson. 11 a.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
Juneteenth Celebration
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate and honor the holiday with community speakers, a flag raising and march to the block party where there will be vendors, live music, a fashion show and more. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AADMovementjusticecenter
Crawfish Fest
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesFresh crawfish from Louisiana will be available with live music, carnival games, kids activities and more. $10 (entry), $35 (all-you-can-eat crawfish). 11 a.m.–8 p.m. www.saucehouse.com/crawfishfest
Open Mic & Poetry Reading
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event will begin with a poetry reading by Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith, then the floor will open for attendees to share their work. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Chili Cook Off Contest
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnter your chili to win prizes or donate to taste and vote for your favorite. Registration required. 12 p.m. Free to enter, $1 to vote. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensHattie Thomas Whitehead will guide an exploration of the history of Linnentown. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSip tea like a MadHatter while making hats, eating curiouser and curiouser snacks, and more. Ages 5–11. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic children’s novel The Hobbit and enjoy videos, trivia, prizes and activities. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Celebrate Mud Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay in the mud and make mud pies and mud art, with a wash station before going home. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/sandycreeknaturecenter
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Grand Opening
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s opening with exhibitions on view, live music, food and wine. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Atheist Society of Athens Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesIn this inaugural competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $25. www.missblacknortheastga.com
A Walk in the Garden
Cheeky Peach 160 Clayton St, Athens, United StatesA fashion show in benefit of the Sheats Social Services Mentor Program. 5 p.m. $25 & up. www.sheatssocialservices.org
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inaugural pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Hip Hop Awards
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis event celebrates Athens‘ hip–hop culture, including music artists, business owners and supporters contributing to the hip–hop music scene. 7–11:30 p.m. $20. www.athenshiphopawards.com
Athens Spectacular
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis experimental cabaret will feature burlesque, drag performances and vendors. Ages 18 & up. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.instagram.com/coquettedejour
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Matrix
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesCine hosts a drive-in movie screening with concessions available. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (screening). $30–50 per vehicle. www.athenscine.com/drive-in
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
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
The Hello Girls
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSet during World War I, this musical tells the story of the U.S. Army’s first female telephone operators unit. June 7–8 & 13–15, 8 p.m. June 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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
Athens Skatepark Project Community Meeting
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the Athens Skatepark Project’s mission to increase access to safe, high-quality skateparks around Athens. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensskateparkproject.org
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $5. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the pollinator party and learn about pollinators through crafts, games and dressing up. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Woodland Fairy Party
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a craft, cupcakes, punch and themed decorations. Ages 8–12. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Tae Kwondo Demonstration
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesWatch demonstrations of a variety of martial arts including Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, self defense and more. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Nailed It! Fairy Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesShow off your culinary skills in this friendly cupcake competition for tweens. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee