Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.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
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
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/FilmAthens
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
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
Summer Reading Awards
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program with awards, pizza, movies, crafts and more. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Po’Boy Fest
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSpecial menu served by Cajun chef Cai Cai with New Orleans bounce music. 6–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/theoldpal
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
FFS Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1974 horror musical film Phantom of the Paradise. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Toddler Thursday
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for grab-and-go crafting, storytime or to look at art. Ages 2–5. 10 a.m. FREE! (members), $5 (non-members). www.ocaf.com
Nature Journal
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own field journal. 10 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
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
A Bridge to the Past
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Bishop Farmers Market
Bishop Baptist Church 1110 Old Bishop Road, Bishop, United StatesVendors offer baked goods, artisanal goods, snacks and home goods. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.townofbishop.org
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesYanira Vissepó will discuss her textile paintings in the exhibition “Water Meadows.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographers Josh Skinner and Lindsey Kennedy will discuss their recent works in the exhibition “Thaw Line.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
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
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGather to learn more about Tarot cards and practice readings. Registration required. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGreg Bensons show “Another Place Entirely” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
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
Bold Tales About Brave Girls
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesRead picture books together about women in the “Women of Courage” exhibition. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Indoor Ice Skating
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesEscape the heat with 90-minute summer skate sessions. July 17–20, 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. $15. www.classiccenter.com
World of Oz Escape Room
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Wizard of Oz-themed escape room event with clues, puzzles and more. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 10:30 a.m.-2p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back to School
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThis annual event offers students the opportunity to receive new backpacks for the upcoming school year. Limited quantities. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Foodie Saturdays
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market offers free fresh produce, local vendors, bartenders and samples from a themed cooking competition. This week’s theme is create your own dish. [email protected]
Community Health in Focus Symposium
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Human Relations Commission, panelists from local healthcare providers and moderator Dr. Loretta Duggan of HER Health will discuss access, equity and the future of care in Athens. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/hrc
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAnthony “Tony” Grooms will have a Q&A with local filmmaker Jesse Freeman before being officially inducted with a light reception. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org
Petanque Carnival
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAClassic City Petanque Club hosts games for adults and children ages 10 & up as part of Lay Park Community Center’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Ghost Almanac
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA clip show of vintage horror films set to the music vintage synthesizers featuring the band Montopolis. 8 p.m. $17. www.athenscine.com
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
