Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.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
Letters to Seniors
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Homeschool Meet-Up
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn and interact with other homeschool families and students of all ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Curator’s Talk
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss the story behind his 2017 book that inspired the exhibition “Athens Potluck.” 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Oktoberfest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release, a costume contest and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
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
Pride & Prejudice: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThis improvised production of Jane Austen’s tale includes costumes, a stage and even props. Sept. 20–21, 7 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
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
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
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
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Solar System Walk Planetarium Program
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore what makes up our solar system, then go for a walk to visualize how spread out it is. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Family Day: Mind the Gap
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Fall Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the fall special exhibitions, win door prizes throughout the day and enjoy curator-led tours of “Mind the Gap.” 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
10th Anniversary Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAThere will be snacks, raffles and store discounts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Indie Author Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesSelf-published and independent authors will have books available with breakout discussions on different topics and genres. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.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
Sparkling Fun with Sparkelina Unicorn
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a unicorn storytime with sparkling unicorn crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bishop Boogie
5000 Macon Hwy. 5000 Macon Hwy., Bishop, United StatesThe second annual fall festival event featuring food trucks, vendors, a kids zone, live music, a 5K and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.townofbishop.org
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_athens_ga
Celebrate Democracy
J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park Comer, United StatesMeet your state and local candidates with keynote speaker Jon Ossof. 1–4 p.m. FREE! mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp
Farm Fall Festival
Butterfly Dreams Farm 2981 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesThere will be a pony kissing booth, hayride, face painting, silent auction and children’s games. 1–5 p.m.
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tea Tasting
The Cafe on Lumpkin 1700 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTry six different teas with an explanation of their flavors and how they are made. 3 p.m. $20. www.thecafeonlumpkin.com
Closing Reception
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMore than 20 local artists will have art for sale with a percentage donated to the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society. There will be refreshments and live music. 3–8 p.m. $10 donation. www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle
Atheist Society of Athens Meet & Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Bayou Bodega
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBrowse locally crafted goods and more, then celebrate the Old Pals’ 11th anniversary with a dance party. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Jennie Inglis and live music by Snapfinger. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Pride & Prejudice: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThis improvised production of Jane Austen’s tale includes costumes, a stage and even props. Sept. 20–21, 7 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Photography Book Release & Variety Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJason Thrasher will sign his newest book Murmur Trestle with performances by musicians from his Athens Potluck book and a Grit-themed potluck dinner, in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com
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
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lip sync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 8 p.m. $35–55. www.project-safe.org
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
Off The Beaten Path Market
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage clothing, accessories and handmade items from local artisans, and enjoy music, food and drinks in benefit of Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. 12:30–6 p.m. www.OTBPMarket.com
Fall Market
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse a market pop-up with vintage clothing, handmade items and more. 1–5 p.m. www.globetavern.com
Lazy Sunday Smash Bros Video Game Tournament
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCompete in Super Smash Bros Ultimate as a best of three series with single elimination for prizes. Registration required. 1 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Hobbit Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Hobbit Day with themed crafts, riddles and an escape room for all ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Fall Equinox Restorative Circle
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the equinox with cacao, restorative yoga, reiki and a sound bath. Registration required. 6 p.m. $35. shaktiyogaathens.com
The Black Power Rangers
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensA combination of social commentary and comedy featuring Black stand-up comedians from the South. 9 p.m. $15. www.globetavern.com
