Scam Jam 2024

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

Learn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10. www.accaging.org

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

A drunken sailor must convince authorities of a sea monster’s existence before it gobbles up any more tourists in The Sea Serpent. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Event Series Open Mic

Open Mic

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Hosted by Owen Hunt, this is a traditional show up and go up comedy open mic. Mondays, 9 p.m. (list opens), 9:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/athenscomedy

iPad/iPhone Basics

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

Learn the basics of navigating your device. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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

Open Book Club

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

Discuss this month’s book Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

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

Mystery Book Club

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

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss D.J. Palmer’s novel Saving Meghan. 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

Kidd Fielteau will give a talk on “Getting Started with DSLR Video–Lessons from the Teen Media Arts Club.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com

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

Film Athens

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

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! 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

Artist Talk

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Hong Hong will discuss her exhibition “Hong Hong: Inland” featuring large-scale paintings made from hand-formed paper with natural elements. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Ghastly Horror Society

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

Screening of the 2022 horror film Bubblegum. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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 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

UGA Creative Writing Program

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

This new student reading event will feature the work of 10 Ph.D. students with a reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Tokusatsu Thursdays

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

Screening of the 1967 Japanese sci-fi film Gamera vs. Guiron. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Opening Reception

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

View new exhibitions featuring work from students, faculty and Margie E. West Prize recipient Hong Hong. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

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

Club Ned Anime Society

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

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” “Saiki-K” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org