Urban Swimming Holes and the Politics of Urban Space
UGA Founders Memorial Garden 325 South Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta-based artist and writer Hannah Palmer will discuss equitable access to urban water resources. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Book Launch
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of the anthology And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel with readings and live music. 6–9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
Silent Book Club
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSettle in with some food and beverages, then enjoy an hour of quiet reading time. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.tappedathens.com
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
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
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
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShawnya Harris will give a gallery talk on the latest installation of works by African American artists. 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
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
Teen Prism Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHang out in the library to play games, do crafts and build friendships in an inclusive and welcoming space. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Avid Writers’ Collective
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers critique each others’ pre-submitted writing of all forms. First Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
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
General Trivia
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.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
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
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
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
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibition “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style” and browse a clothing swap hosted by UGA’s Fair Fashion group. 6–8 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Artist Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe cannibalized paintings of R. B. Pruett will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.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
Moms Unhinged
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of comedy about motherhood, dating, marriage and more with comedians Emily Holden, Jen O’Neill and headliner Lisa Lane. 7 p.m. $25–32. www.mortontheatre.com
The Vagina Monologues
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 6–8, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Jason Webb
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Asheville, NC comedian has headlined Laughfest at AthFest, the Asheville Comedy Festival and more. 8 p.m. $10. www. athenscomedy.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
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
Fine Motor Friday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
College Hockey South Playoffs
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesDivision 1 and Women’s Division playoffs will feature UGA teams. Feb. 7, 12–10 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $25–50. www.classiccenter.com
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesExhibitions “Two Fold” by Jack and Amanda Burk and “Outside the Box” by Peter Loose, Leigh Ellis and Michael Pierce will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by the Black Artists Alliance, the gallery’s Black Artist’s Exhibition “COLORS” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Into the Woods, Jr.
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances of the modern fairytale musical Into the Woods by students of Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department. Feb. 7–8, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $2–5. www.athensacademy.org
