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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Pride Community WOD
CrossFit Liberate 425 E Dougherty St, Athens, GeorgiaDrop in for a workout, mingle session and more to support the LGBTQ+ community. 10 a.m. FREE! www.crossfitliberate.com
Silent Book Club Read & Shop Market
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade art, jewelry, book accessories and plants, and enjoy the space for silent reading. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/silentbookclubathens
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Athens Art Book Fair
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest affiliated event showcasing of a variety of works on paper produced by dozens of artists and presses from the Southeast. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athfest.com
Men’s Health Event
Sexy Suz 4124 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesDrop in for prizes, giveaways, to discover innovative products and learn how to support your health. 12–8 p.m. www.instagram.com/sexysuzathens
Forest Bathing
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA guided immersive experience in the forest with a master naturalist and forest therapy guide. Includes a tea ceremony from local plants. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. $20–30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Monster Jam
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesMassive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Organizing Your Genealogy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society to learn how to organize family history research. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1968 Japanese horror film Living Skeleton. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Voices of Athens
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensOfficial AthFest affiliated event presented by Neighborhood Books featuring spoken word poetry and book readings. 3–5 p.m. www.athfest.com
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Classic City vs. Atlanta Rolling Ruckus Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Atlanta’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Embodying Character Workshop
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and explore various improv tools and building anchors for character development and more. 11 a.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Monster Jam
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesMassive trucks and and world champion drivers will entertain with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts. June 20, 7 p.m. June 21, 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. June 22, 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Bright Star
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical that explores an individual’s journey of self-discovery during WWI. June 13–14 & 19–21, 8 p.m. June 15 & 22, 2 p.m. $18–24. www.townandgownplayers.org
Symphonic Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Quintet Athens to hear musical stories, learn about instruments and make friends. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
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
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
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Cows at the Library
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom to meet real cows and learn about the processing of milk. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Stream Ecology
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 11:30 a.m $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
The Sizzling Summer Secret Cinema Comedy Movie Marathon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSixth annual marathon featuring five classic comedies, trivia, prizes and more. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafting Sapphics Social
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy an evening of bracelet making and community mingling. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flower Pressing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn how to make your own flower press and then press flowers. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Pride Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge in celebration of Pride Month with host Jess. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Google Maps
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscover how to use location sharing, offline maps, indoor maps and more. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
Aesop’s Fantastic Fables Puppet Show
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an all-ages puppet show by Lee Bryan featuring a mash-up of familiar fables. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Cursive Camp
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the various styles of American handwriting and the techniques used to read old documents. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson with the group. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. 6–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]