Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Superwoman Meet and Greet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to have a photo taken with the famous superhero. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Mr. Keith the Magic Man
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a show with puppets, magic and ventriloquism. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tween/Teen Magic Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesProfessional magician Keith Karnok will lead a magic workshop with a bag of tricks for attendees to take home. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Great Library Bake Off
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesShow off your culinary skills to become the library’s next baking champion and then enjoy eating your creation. Ages 12–18. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Microsoft Word
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use styles, themes and templates to create a professional looking document. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
My Bloody Horrorcast
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 horror comedy film Ghoulies 2. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Hearts and Minds: A Guide to Relationships
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA full-length original comedy that provides insights into the do’s and don’ts of romance. 7:30 p.m. $15–20. www.mortontheatre.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
Awesome Animals
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the animals that live around us with Ranger Nick and see them up close. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Learn To Make Butter
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the GA Soil and Water Conservation Commission as they share a story and demonstrate how to make butter. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Christina Habibi will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Amiri Farris will discuss the current abstract paint and collage works featured in his exhibition. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Tokusatsu Thursdays
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1967 Japanese fantasy film King Kong Escapes. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Sound Studies
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAuthors Hannah V. Warren and Gabriel Dozal will read from their debut poetry collections. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens
Insects of the Night
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGo on a night hike and learn about insects attracted with special lights at night. 8 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-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
Experience Virtual Reality
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about and experience the world of virtual reality. Ages 5 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Skincare of the Ancient World
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to create skincare products using the oils and spices that the Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans would have used. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesThe 2024 Annual Members Exhibition “It Figures” features 20 MAG membership artists with about 40 pieces of work. 6–8 p.m. FREE! themadisonartistsguild.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
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of ’90s-themed drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
FoxSaid Fest
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy live folk-inspired music, food trucks, a beer garden, an artist market, kids activities and more in benefit of the CCSD art program. 9 a.m.–10 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.foxsaidfest.com
Artist Talk
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesSharon McDearis will discuss how she created 3D art using found items, then lead a workshop with supplies provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Pickle Fest
Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge 200 General Daniels Ave N ste #225, Danielsville, GAEnjoy pickle-themed foods and drinks, tasting flights, vendors, music, games, raffles and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.tumbleweedcoffeelounge.com
End of Summer Reading Bash
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesParticipants will hand in Summer 2024 reading logs and enjoy music by the Rebecca Sunshine Band, karate demos, ice cream and games. 11 a.m–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adventures in the Wild
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts and learn about wild animals, plants and more with Ranger Sarah from Watson Mill State Park. 11 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
Pop-Up Gallery
Big City Bread Café 393 North Finley Street, Athens, United StatesArtist Michael Lachowski’s exhibition “The media in themselves” features a collection of his drawings. July 26, 5–8 p.m. (reception). July 27–28, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.michaellachowski.com
Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in, meet new people and try out a variety of new games. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com