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
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Wonder Walk
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesHomeschool parents and kids are invited to bring a picnic lunch, explore flora on the Story Trail nature walk, make a nature journal and do forest listening. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Know Your Rights Bus Tour
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesACLU will discuss discuss books that local governments have banned and promote voter education. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.acluga.org
ACC Green School Kick-Off
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the environmental education and free classroom resources available in the county and the ACC Green School Program. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Book Launch Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Chigozie Obioma’s newest book The Road to the Country with a signing after the event. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Tinkercad for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create basic 3D objects using a browser-based modeling program. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Aviya Kushner’s nonfiction book The Grammar of God. 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
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Play All Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in play with a variety of toys, interactive events and activities. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
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
Fall Into Research: Python for Text Analytics
Online GA, United StatesThis workshop offers an introduction to text analysis via the Python programming language. Register for Zoom link. 2 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Painting Garden Brick Books
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPaint a provided brick to look like your favorite book for your garden. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Book Launch Reception
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the release of The Oxford Handbook of Jorge Luis Borges with light refreshments. 4 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Mental Health Movie Night
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of Perks of Being A Wallflower followed by a discussion facilitated by Heart Stone therapists. 5 p.m. FREE! www.heartstoneth.com
5th Anniversary Party
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the gallery’s anniversary with a new member joining the team and a soft opening for Jason Matherly’s new exhibition. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Altered Books
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Porchfest Beer Release Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens will announce the lineup for this year’s Porchfest with live music performances and the release of its collaboration beer, On the Rails. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Night Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExperience nature in a different light and discover local trails by moonlight. 7:15 p.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Little Women
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
A Night of ABBA
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesDancing Dream is an electric tribute to ABBA featuring musicians in elaborate costumes performing songs with choreography and inviting the audience to dance. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $35. www.MMCC-ARTS.org
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
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
Homebuyer Workshop
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleLearn about homeownership, obtaining a mortgage and more. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.naca.com
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVisit the studios of artists to view the process of carving large-scale relief blocks. Sept. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Oconee County Library Friends Fall Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 12–15. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Storytime with LuLu M. Rogers
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLuly will read The You Kind of Kind and share songs. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Create with Canva
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesLearn to create signs, graphics, stickers and more using Canva. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ogelthorpe
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
LatinxFest
Downtown Athens AthensThe 15th annual cultural festival celebrating LatinX heritage will feature food, music, dance and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.latinxfestath.com
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust 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
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Bad Faith: Christian Nationalism’s Unholy War on Democracy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a panel discussion. RSVP by text. 12 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2866