Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop 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

Sew Book Jackets

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

Craft your own book jacket with provided materials. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Event Series Life Sucks

Life Sucks

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Based on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, the cast is drawn from local comedians around the area. Jul. 12, 7 p.m. Jul. 13–14, 5 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Annual Cottage Classic Golf Tournament

UGA Golf Course 2600 Riverbend Rd., Athens, GA, United States
Enjoy breakfast, beverages on the course and a catered lunch. All skill levels welcome. All proceeds benefit The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center. 7:30 a.m. (registration), 8:15 a.m. (tee-off). $125. www.northgeorgiacottage.org/golf-tournament

 

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Southeast Striders Walking Club 5K & 10K

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Take a guided walk around Athens followed by lunch. 8:15 a.m. (registration), 8:30 a.m. (walk). $4 (children under 18 FREE!). 904-704-8402

Artist Talk

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

Folk art painter Sherre Watwood will discuss her artistic heritage, inspirations and techniques. 11 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com

Star Wars Day

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

Fans of all ages can meet Star Wars characters, make crafts and more. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

I Survived!

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

Visit activity stations with fun STEAM challenges based on the popular book series I Survived by Laura Tarshis. All ages. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Adult Poetry Workshop

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

Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Smith will lead a workshop in creating a poem and explore ways to stay creative in everyday life. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

Master of Adventure

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

As part of the Summer Reading Program, this event features discussions and videos on the legendary author Edgar Rice Burroughs. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Saturday Cinema

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

Screening of the science fiction film A Princess of Mars with popcorn and lemonade. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Life Sucks

Life Sucks

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Based on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, the cast is drawn from local comedians around the area. Jul. 12, 7 p.m. Jul. 13–14, 5 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Family Movie Night

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

Enjoy a rated PG family friendly movie. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Hot Summer Movie Night

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Screening of the 1938 romance thriller Algiers. 6 p.m. $5. www.marigoldauditorium.com

Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse

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

Cine 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

Artist Reception

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

Athens Art Association’s exhibit “Sailing Into Summer” features over 40 different art pieces by local artists. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Life Sucks

Life Sucks

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Based on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, the cast is drawn from local comedians around the area. Jul. 12, 7 p.m. Jul. 13–14, 5 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Mocktails & A Movie

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

Enjoy a mocktail and a Q&A about the films of Christopher Nolan with the Here Come the Sequels podcast hosts. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Off The Clock Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring J.B. King and friends. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Minecraft Bank Crafting

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

Create a block bank out of cardboard cubes. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Teen D&D Club

Teen D&D Club

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

Join 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

Adventure is at Your Library

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

Explore the library after hours for puzzles and prizes. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/bogart

Funny Femmes

Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

An all-women comedy show featuring local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar