Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org
Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.org
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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of February with a fried catfish and shrimp supper, and a variety of live music. 4:30–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Emerging Scholars Symposium
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
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
Teens 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
Opening Reception
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitions “Playing House” by Cecilia Reynolds and “Beneath the Sky and Sea” by Louise Haynes Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view with guest artist Helen Kuykendall. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWorks by Linda Hall will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
The Georgia Music Collections Tour
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesTake a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
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
Bowling for Bottoms
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $25. www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Artist Talk
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAlice Woodruff will discuss her ceramic sculpture exhibition “Warrior Women.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.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
Love Letters
The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United StatesArts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Ngozi IK, with a fresh and welcome take on social issues and growing up in a Catholic household. 8:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Georgia Arbor Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKeep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful and the Community Tree Council will be giving out tree seedlings and discussing trees. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Black History Month Celebration
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a new stout release with a cask tapping, a food truck, live music and percentages donated to the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
After Hours at the Museum
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the new exhibition “Beyond the Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection.” Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
Crawfod Long Museum 28 College St., Jefferson, GeorgiaLocal author Lillah Lawson will discuss the debut of her book The Doomed Girls of Jefferson. Reservations required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.crawfordlong.org
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
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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
Love Letters
The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United StatesArts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.org
Spring Opera
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesShowcase of the school of music’s students. Feb. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Too Many Clowns
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesOne-night comedy special featuring clowns from Athens and Atlanta. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Escape
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students present an aerial dance performance that explores escapism featuring trapeze, fabrics, pole acts and more. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. and Feb. 22, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
The Spitfire Grill
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesBased on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history and cultural significance of the nationally recognized Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery, and about ongoing preservation efforts. Registration required. 10 a.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Winter Open House
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the new exhibitions, participate in family day, enjoy art talks and a baroque music performance, win door prizes and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Lantern-Making Workshop
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesDecorate a paper lantern inspired by the magical shapes of artist Jacob Elias and creative works from Vulture Sister Song. Registration required. 11 a.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.steffenthomas.org
