AthFest Music & Arts Festival

AthFest Music & Arts Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

The annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com

Book Launch

Monroe-Walton Center for The Arts

Winder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bobbynash.com

Sunday Spotlight Tour

Sunday Spotlight Tour

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

This drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Stories with Miss UGA 2024

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

Current Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Opening Reception

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

“A Light Monkey’s Show” features photography by Paul Hartmann. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Linnentown Speaks

Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com

Off the Clock Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Holly Ballantine and Evon Campbell. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Pet Care 101

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

Small animal vets Jennifer Peterson and Kelly Laas plus exotic animal vet Kelley Glikin VandenBerg will be on site to discuss animal care. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Lunch & Learn: How to Make Sushi

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

Learn how to make sushi rolls at home. Supplies provided. All ages. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Dementia Resource Center Open House

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Meet with the center’s community partners, receive health screenings and learn from a panel discussion with local medical experts. RSVP required by email. 1:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Open Chess Play

Open Chess Play

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

Drop in for a game open to all skill levels with light refreshments served. Mondays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Mystery Movie Marathon

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

Screening of mystery movies in tribute to Roger Corman. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Nailed It! Fairy Tales

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

Create a house worthy of a little pig. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Steam Club

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

Drop in and build your own creations with STEAM toys. Ages 8-12. 5 p.m. Independently work on robotics, microscopy, coding, simple machine building and more. Grades 6–12. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

Fairy Scene on a Book

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

Use provided supplies to create a work of art to decorate your space. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

Google Drive and Docs

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

Learn how to upload, manage and share files in Google Drive. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Mr. Keith the Magic Man

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

Enjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. Ages 11 & under. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

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

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

Open Book Club

Open Book Club

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

Discuss mainstream fiction, thrillers and mysteries with the group. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

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

Chess and Pizza

Chess and Pizza

Youth Force Hub Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United States

Open chess play for all levels with pizza provided. Last Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy live music, craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com

Mystery Book Club

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

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Sulari Gentill’s novel The Woman in the Library. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Photography Guild

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

Chuck Murphy will present on the basic do’s and don’ts of backyard bird photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com

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

Storytime with a Mermaid

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

There will be stories, songs and ocean-themed games with a photo meet and greet with a mermaid and her pirate sidekick afterward. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Lunch & Movie

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

Bring your lunch and enjoy a chicken themed movie, a variety of crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee