Sparkelina Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy unicorn storytime with author Catherine Smith. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Ice Cream Social Fundraiser
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams 1710 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GAMeet adoptable ambassador dogs with a portion of sales supporting AthensPets’ efforts to help adoptable dogs and cats. 3–6 p.m. www.athenspets.net
C3 to End Homelessness
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesA roundtable discussion regarding housing and homelessness to educate, identify issue and plan steps to solutions. Second Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenshc.org/coc
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
Microsoft Word: Styles, Themes and Templates
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and use themes, styles and more. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Slime Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to make your own slime creation. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA woman plagued with psychic visions finds a corpse hidden in a wall and her husband becomes the prime suspect in The Psychic. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge on a variety of topics. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.bbtheatres.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
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
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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 StatesAnne McInnis will discuss her installation “Pretend” featuring layered works on kozo paper and silk organza. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Wine Tasting
Daily Groceries Co-op 523 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJulie leads a tasting of five wines from Mary Taylor wines plus giveaways and more. 5:30 p.m. $15. www.dailygroceriescoop.com
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
How to Use FindAGrave
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to use the free online resource for locating cemetery records and memorials around the world. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
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. 1 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Flag Day Read Aloud
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMembers of Junior American Citizen will lead a Flag Day storytime. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Bob Ross Paint-Along
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in and follow a Bob Ross tutorial to make your own art. Supplies provided. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Birding by The Bridge
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about birding basics on this two-mile hike. 9:30 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
World Oceans’ Day
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy touch tanks with marine animals, learn about microplastics and do crafts. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Board at the Library
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of family with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. Registration for specific games required. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 11 a.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Paw-casso Paint Party
Entangled Cat Cafe 6 Court Street, Watkinsville, United StatesChoose your paint, add it to a canvas then put it in a Ziploc bag and let the cats create one-of-a-kind art to take home. 11 a.m. $20. www.entangledcatcafe.com
PapaPalooza
Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of fun celebrating father’s day with family field games, local vendors, live music and more. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.downtownwatkinsville.com
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual festival celebrates 25 years and features vendors, an award ceremony, a car and bike show, food, speakers and live entertainment. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.hotcornerathens.weebly.com
