9th Annual Athens Rock, Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the wares of over two dozen independent dealers of all things geologic. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. $8 (adults), FREE! (12 & under). www.classiccenter.com
A Journey in Quilts
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe Cotton Patch Quilt Guild presents the largest quilt show in Northeast Georgia with over 200 quilts on display plus a raffle, vendors, scissor sharpening and more. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 2, 12–4 p.m. $10. www.cpquilters.org/show
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 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
The Loneliest Bird
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn original puppet show set to music by local musician Julianne Merritt about a bird who falls in love with a mannequin. Feb. 28 & Mar. 1, 8 p.m. Mar. 2, 2 p.m. $7. www.townandgownplayers.org
Mardis Gras Crawfish/Shrimp Boil
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Cooks hosts an authentic boil with live music and dancing. Tickets in advance. 2–5 p.m. $26. www.athenscooks.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. 2–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA fun evening of speed dating for those looking to meet and mingle with LQBTQ+ folks in the community. Registration required. 3–7 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Monroe Moccasins
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
Perrengue Brazilian Carnival
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the annual festival highlighting Brazilian history and culture. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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
YA Sketch & Study
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to work on personal projects or schoolwork. Snacks, music and art supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Family Movie Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a viewing of the 2019 movie based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Popcorn provided. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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 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
Google Photos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to edit and share your photos through the Google Photos app. 10 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
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]
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLynette Perkins-Boggs will discuss her ancestral search, her findings and the themes of identity and legacy. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Catch 22 by Joseph Heller and discuss it with the group. 1 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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals can network and learn about advanced estate planning for creatives and collectors. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin this seventh annual event for a masquerade featuring live music by Mary and the Hot Hotty Hots and Bichos Vivos, a costume contest and locally provided cuisine. 7–11 p.m. $40. www.historicathens.com/mardigras
Happy Accidents Improv
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA playfully true-to-life improv show inspired by audience suggestions followed by an open improv jam open to all experience levels. 7:30 p.m. (show), 8:30 p.m. (open jam). FREE! [email protected]
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
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
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 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
Doggie Happy Hour
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesBring your furry pal and enjoy samples from Oscar Bites Dog Treats. 5–7 p.m. FREE!www.theoldpal.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
