Parrots of the World

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

Parrot expert Brenda Bean will bring over a dozen different species of performing parrots from around the world. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

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

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series 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

Lex Write Now

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

Writers of all genres and experience levels are invited to learn tips, meet other writers and share their work. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Juneteenth Readaloud

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

As a group read the book Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett and do a craft in celebration. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series 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

Weave Your Own Keychain

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

Learn how to make a keychain using plastic string. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Music Scene BEFORE It Was Famous

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

This presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series 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

Bad Ath Babes

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

An all-women comedy show run by women featuring stand-up and improv. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes

Open Toad Comedy Night

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Comedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Pachinko Pop

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 2019 Japanese musical comedy film Dance With Me. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Brenda Bean’s Birds!

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

Bird expert Brenda Bean educates with different species of performing birds. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series 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

Event Series 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

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

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

Drop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series 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

An Epic Life

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

Play the 500 card game involving tripping over frogs, besting a sphinx at its riddles while inebriated, having the skeleton of your dreams returned to you and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Event Series Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

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

Enjoy 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

Improv with Flying Squid Comedy

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

Watch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Planetarium Event

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Gaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

The Elephant 6 Recording Co.

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the documentary followed by a music performance by Elf Power. 7–10 p.m. $10. www.athfest.com

International Day of Yoga

Highland Yoga Athens 196 Alps Road, Athens, Georgia

Celebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/athens-yoga

Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree

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

As part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8​​–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee