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
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/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
New Discoveries: Historic Mills Walking Tour
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a 3 mile walk, and learn about the history of the park and mills. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to try four chillable red wines. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Back to School Fest
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesThis first annual back to school event features raffles, a local music lineup and more. 5–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.amicis.com
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
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
XPLOSION
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceFX presents a choreography showcase and dance competition. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.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. 7:45 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Rock & Run 5K
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensJoin the 2nd annual fundraiser for the Athens Tech Foundation and VFW Post 2872 Auxilary with a 5K run and 3K walk. 9 a.m. $35 & up. www.rockandrun5k.com
Junior Ranger Camp
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin in crafting a survival kit, building a shelter, constructing a nature journal and more. Registration required. 9 a.m. $25/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. 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
Museum Open House
T.R.R. Cobb House 175 Hill St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a self-guided experience of the historic house museum as well as staff-led tours. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.trrcobbhouse.org
Take This! Open House
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleJoin local improv group Take This! for an artists market, silent auction, classes, an improv show and more. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/takethiscomedy
Scrapbooking Crop
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for scrapbooking with your own personal items such as pictures and ticket stubs. Limited tools and materials provided. Ages 18 & up. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Day Book Reading
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the magical world of ancient West African mythology in conjunction with the exhibition “Orisa! Orisha! Orixa!,” then do an art activity. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Back-to-Old School Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage pieces, art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 2 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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 summer sandwiches. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Queer Clothing Swap
Chaparral Salon 174 Cleveland Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring your gently used clothing to swap at this event focusing on sustainability and gender expression. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.chaparralsalon.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of episodes from various “Super Sentai” series. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Back to School Fest
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesThis first annual back to school event features raffles, a local music lineup and more. 3–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.amicis.com
The Magic of Home
Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of food, drink and the magic of Kevin Dawson with all proceeds benefitting Family Promise of Athens. 5–7 p.m. $50. www.familypromiseathens.org/events
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.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
Athens Drag Brunch
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy brunch and drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $10 (show only), $25 (brunch and show). www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Puffs
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Productions presents the play that reimagines the classic story of the boy wizard and his companions. Aug. 8–9 & 15–16, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 & 17, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Urinetown the Musical
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical featuring dark humor and satire to explore a dystopian future. Aug. 1–2 & 8–9, 7 p.m. Aug. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
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
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 River Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. 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
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
Bridge History
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. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge