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
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being cooperative economics. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Kwanzaa Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Kwanzaa Alliance to learn about and celebrate Kwanzaa. All ages. Dec. 29, 3 p.m. Dec. 30, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Santa Claus & Me
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTake This! will chronicle Santa Claus’ life thru cinema and television via improv comedy. 9 p.m. $7. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Kwanzaa Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Kwanzaa Alliance to learn about and celebrate Kwanzaa. All ages. Dec. 29, 3 p.m. Dec. 30, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being purpose. 2:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Birding with Technology
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a nature walk and use a variety of apps to help identify birds. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Happy Noon Year
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesRing in the Noon Year with stories, music, crafts and a countdown to noon with a balloon drop. All ages. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
New Years Eve Family Movie & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a movie based on the popular robot series by Peter Brown plus crafts and snacks. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kwanzaa Celebration
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll races and ethnic groups are welcome to celebrate, with this night’s theme being creativity. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
New Years Eve Acro Yoga Pajama Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas for some acro yoga followed by sparkling cider. 5:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Mississippi Sea Wolves
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
A Shaken, Not Stirred New Year’s Eve
The Bond House 198 Dearing Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a formal Masquerade Ball with music, food, an open bar, photographers, fireworks and more. 9 p.m. $10. Find The Bond House on Facebook
First Day 5K Trail Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesRun into the New Year with the park rangers on this moderate trail route. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets 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
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
UGA Sugar Bowl Watch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Alumni Association will have giveaways ahead of cheering on the football team. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ACC New Year, New Fun Camp
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensA day packed with crafts, games, and lots of surprises to celebrate the new year. Registration required. Ages 6–12. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $15 (resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
3D Printing for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to 3D print objects from start to finish. 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
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.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
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
50 First Jokes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Joe Pettis, 50 of Georgia’s best comics share their first new joke of the year. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAOpen bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539
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
Bring One for the Chipper
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesGive your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undecorated tree to one of eight drop-off locations. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.accgov.com/chipper
Hiking 101
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of a successful hike and receive a starter kit with some essentials for the trail. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Frosty ATH Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA festival featuring a mix of local and touring bands paired with a variety of local artists as well food vendors and more. 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Email [email protected].
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Wild Wild West End
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents a film screening and live music performances. Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch will kick off the night, and the film will be followed by a Q&A with the director and performances by David Barbe and Don Chambers. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun with the first show of 2025 featuring Atlanta performer Ivana Hero. All ages welcome. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
