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
The Hobbit Escape
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA Lord of the Rings-themed escape room event for tweens and teens. Registration required. 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a look inside the world of ballet at this informative lecture and demonstration. 5 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
’90s Music Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Tom Segura
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe actor, comedian and writer known for several Netflix specials is on his “Come Together” tour. 7:30 p.m. $31.50–101.50. www.classiccenter.com
Flying Squid Open 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
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancers between the ages of 17 and 21 perform masterworks from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. $3 (students), $5 (adult chaperones). pac.uga.edu
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
Last Friday Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in with your craft to work with other crafters and artists. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Author Talk & Book Signing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAward-winning reporter, journalist and former WSB-TV news anchor John Pruitt will discuss his new book Tell It True. 12 p.m. FREE! www.oconeecountylibraryfriends.org
UGA Ice Dawgs vs Farmingdale State College
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 5:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Closing Reception
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMaximos Salzman’s “Domicile Imperium” presents nine prints and drawings influenced by imagery found in historical empires and fictional empires of pop culture. 6–8 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.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
Athens Science Café
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month professor Richard Summers will present on science as a natural philosophy. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.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. Baton Rouge Zydeco
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
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancers between the ages of 17 and 21 perform masterworks from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2 p.m. $39–79. pac.uga.edu
Flying Squid Features
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
FOL Jewelry and Book Sale
#3 Railroad Street 3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesVintage costume jewelry and a large selection of books will be for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Books & Bangles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books and jewelry for sale. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.3railroad.org
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Independent Podcasting Workshop
The Lightroom 355 Oneta St Suite d500b, Athens, United StatesLearn how to harness the power of podcasting to grow a brand, connect with an audience, and more. 11 a.m. $150. www.thelightroom-ath.com
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancers between the ages of 17 and 21 perform masterworks from the classical and neoclassical canons alongside contemporary works. Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 2 p.m. $39–79. pac.uga.edu
Lego Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
UGA Ice Dawgs vs Farmingdale State College
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 5 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Touch Grass” features the art of painter Raven Waters, ceramicist Senora Lynch and Steffen Thomas. 4–6 p.m. $20. www.steffenthomas.org
Opening Reception and Dance Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection” with hors d’oeuvres and an end-of-night dance party. Ticketed event. 6:30 p.m.– 12 a.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
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
Brew Revue Variety Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of local talents take the stage to perform. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Sherlock Jr. Synced with R.E.M.
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic silent cinema set to rock music featuring Buster Keaton’s 1924 film Sherlock Jr. synced with R.E.M.’s Monster and New Adventures in Hi-Fi albums. $15–25. 7 p.m. www.bit.ly/MTCSilents
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Patrick Warburton
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe actor and comedian known for his roles in Seinfeld, Family Guy and The Tick will perform his stand-up comedy act. 8 p.m. $30. www.marigoldauditorium.com
UGA Ice Dawgs vs Farmingdale State College
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 11:30 a.m. www.classiccenter.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
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. First Sundays, 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Movies by Moonlight
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndoor screening of Groundhog Day with complimentary popcorn. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
