The 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
2025 Stiletto Stampede 5K
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation hosts their 3rd annual race to fund scholarships for women in the Athens area. 10 a.m. $25. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 11 a.m. $75. https://forms.gle/XDodTGWvdLqmHX4d6
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
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin park rangers on a moderate trail route. 12 p.m. $5 (parking). www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Juried Exhibition Application Clinic
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for assistance photographing your work or filling out the online application. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause with a panel discussion, music, gift bags and more. 1:30–6:30 p.m. $30. MFactorVIPevent.eventbrite.com
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Reception & Reunion
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Cortona’s “Mostra” exhibition will be on view with a reunion for alumni, students and staff. 3–5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
46th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Charlotte Crittenden and live music by the Griddle Lickers. 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
Musical Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJoin Libbaloops and Matt House for an evening of absurdity and silliness with original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
The [M]Factor
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary addressing the health crisis faced by millions of women going through menopause. 1 p.m. FREE! Find The Hormone Midwife on Facebook
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
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Ecumenical Service
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Monday Mindfulness
Easley Mill Trailhead 470 Oconee St, Athens, GeorgiaEnjoy a lightly guided walk along a section of the Greenway Trail, with curated stops for Qigong flow meditation and observing nature. 8:30 a.m. FREE! www.mindfulnessmeetups.com
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 17, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
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
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of Tennessee
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 1 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the ninth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.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
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAn ex-convict is granted superpowers from his dead uncle and must defeat the prince of darkness in the Filipino horror-fantasy The Killing of Satan. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesAn all-women showcase featuring seven comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Casa de Amistad ESL Class
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCheck the brewery’s social media for this month’s book, then discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
The Tina Turner Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis musical tells the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the soundtrack of her beloved hits. 7:30 p.m. $25–95. www.classiccenter.com
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Open House & My Georgia Promise Scholarship Info Session
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParents of prospective students for the 2025-2026 school year are invited. Registration required. Jan. 22 & Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. www.athensacademy.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEducation intern Nikolett Booker will give a talk about her work with the permanent collection and 5th-grade tours. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net