Event Series ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale

ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale

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

**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org

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

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 The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

This play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre

Event Series Circa

Circa

UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United States

**The Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 morning performances have been canceled due to inclement weather, but the Sept. 27 evening performance will continue as planned** The Australian contemporary circus company’s show Humans 2.0 features elaborate choreography. Sept. 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $29–69. Performances for Young People Sept. 27, 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adults). pac.uga.edu

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

Insectival

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

**This event has been canceled due to inclement weather** Meet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu

Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival

Downtown Athens Athens

Celebrate with traditional food from Latin American and Caribbean countries, folk dancing and live music. 9 a.m.–​​8 p.m. FREE! Comunidad Chaplain Latinos en USA on Facebook

Decorate a Pumpkin with Cinderella

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

Join Cinderella to decorate a fun themed pumpkin. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Opening Reception

Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States

The Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition will be on display with a painting demonstration by juror Anne Hightower-Patterson and an awards ceremony. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com

Event Series The Gaming Lounge

The Gaming Lounge

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

Drop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Steam Roller Printmaking

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Watch as a steamroller presses inked relief blocks onto paper and fabric to reveal images. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec

Event Series ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale

ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale

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

**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org

Storytime with Mr. Evan

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

The whole family is welcome to enjoy a morning of books, songs, rhymes and puppets. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Art & Sip

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

Learn how to create a simple painting while enjoying a non-alcoholic beverage. Supplies provided. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Scooter 101

Cycle World Athens 4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United States

Learn everything you need to know about commuting on a scooter in Athens. 1 p.m. FREE! www.cycleworldathens.com

Family Fun Day: Ready, Set, Vote!

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

Join local nonprofits and activists for live music, barbecue, arts and crafts, discussions on voting and policies, and more. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

 

Event Series The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

This play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre

Classic City vs. Greenville Roller Derby

Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United States

The Classic City Rollergirls take on Greenville’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com

Athens Area Diaper Bank Open House

Athens Area Diaper Bank 130 Conway Dr. B., Bogart, GA, United States

During National Diaper Need Awareness Week, the diaper bank will offer tours, light refreshments, celebrate the community and more. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensareadiaperbank.com

Event Series The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United States

This play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre

Author Talk & Book Signing

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

 Author Paul Pressly will discuss his book A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country. 3 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

African American Art Panel

First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

Three undergraduate UGA arts students will discuss “African American Art: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!” and honor the first African American UGA football player. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens-asalh.org

Health Meets Hope 5K Run-Walk

Madison County HS Track Field 600 Madison St, Danielsville, United States

Friends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources. 3 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org

Off the Clock Comedy

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Athens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week hosted by Tim Pruitt and Take This! Comedy. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Event Series Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Tiny Tales at the Zoo

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec

Tokusatsu Monday

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

Screening of the 1972 Japanese comedy film Daigoro vs. Goliath. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Beginner Guitar Club

Beginner Guitar Club

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com