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
STEAM Thursday: Scary Science
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy seasonal science experiments with slime and more. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJason De León will discuss his acclaimed new book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Community Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal organizations such as The Family Justice Clinic, Project Safe, The Cottage and more invite the public to honor those lost to domestic violence. 5:30 p.m. FREE! familyjustice.law.uga.edu
Food, Power and Politics
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDaniel Warshawsky will discuss the increasing global need for food banks, and attendees are encouraged to donate 15 ounce cans of pumpkin puree for Turkeypalooza. 5:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLeonard Piha will lead a demonstration and discuss his art in a bottle works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. 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
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Elaine Pagels’ non-fiction book The Gnostic Gospels. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Music Scene BEFORE It Was Famous
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis presentation will include rare newspaper advertisements, posters and stories about Athens’ early bands in the ’50s and ’60s that traveled the Southeast. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTry Malbec wines, a grape with its roots in France. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $40. [email protected]
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
The Business of Fashion
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesFounder and creative director of Tibi Amy Smilovic will discuss entrepreneurship, creative direction and fashion design. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. FREE! forms.gle/2mBwizVTdKyJFdt18
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
Hotel Elsinore
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis play combined tragedy and comedy to portray the challenges of relationships, forgiveness and Shakespeare. 7:30 p.m. $35–50. pac.uga.edu
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
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
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
Arts Collaborative Conversation
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAmit Kaushik will discuss his collaborative project with Indigenous artist Bhajju Shyam using paintings to critically engage with environmental injustices. 12 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Friday Speaker Series
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesKimberly Van Orman will present on the ethics of AI. 12:40 p.m. FREE! iws.uga.edu
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Cemeterrarium Craft
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake a spooky terrarium craft. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Pinewoods Library & Community Center 1465 US-29 Lot F-14, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an exchange of culture with music, dance, food, games and the opportunity to meet new friends. 5–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Death & Mourning: Candlelight Tour
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore how families mourned the loss of their loved ones during the Regency Era by touring a parlor and dining room adorned in mourning decor. Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
One Night Stand
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 18 & up. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Bats’ Night Out
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about local bat populations and how to help them, then go on a guided hike. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
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
Trunk or Treat
Big Blue Marble Academy 2400 Daniells Bridge Road, Athens, United StatesDress up to collect treats and enjoy games, crafts and concessions. All ages. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbmacademy.com/location/athens
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
The Chant Connection
Let It Be Yoga 90 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Watkinsville, United StatesConnect with others through a cacao ceremony and ecstatic kirtan sound journey. Registration required. 7 p.m. $45. www.theradharose.com
Kickstarter Telethon Extravaganza Benefit Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will livestream the event in front of a live studio audience, performing sketches and taking calls from supporters. 7 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.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
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 10–11, 2–6 p.m. Oct. 12, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Pumpkin Patch Fall Festival
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaEnjoy decorating stations, hayrides, s’mores, hot chocolate, a photo booth and haunted tea room. Oct. 12, 19 & 26, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 & 27, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. $10/children, $15/adults. www.classiccityflowers.com
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop 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
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
