The Green Flash
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the original documentary about a Florida smuggler followed by a Q&A with filmmakers. 5 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVictoria Dugger will discuss her exhibition “Peach Fuzz” and release limited-edition prints. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Daring to be Modern
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesRobyn Asleson, curator of prints and drawings at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, will discuss the “Brilliant Exiles” exhibition. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Third Thursday Happy Hour
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe art gallery will be open with beverages, snacks, games and more happening on the lawn. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Teen Studio: Slay in Overlay
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the galleries and make art inspired by the exhibition “Brilliant Exiles.” Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
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
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 160 Tracy St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe group exhibition “Cloth: Untied & United” featuring non-traditional textile works will be on view, with music by the tiny band. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Athens Improv Festival
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Georgia Music Collections Tour
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesTake a tour through Georgia musical history with a curator-led event for Third Thursday. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.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
Monthly Movie Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesImprov group Take This! will perform an abridged version of movie favorites. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Documentary After Party
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesFollowing the premiere screening of The Green Flash, enjoy a vinyl listening party of the film’s original score with drink specials benefitting the nonprofit Shell to Shore. 8:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/theoldpal
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
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United States“Perspectives: Georgia Pottery Invitational” features the works from 46 potters from across the state with pottery sales, food, music and more. 6–8 p.m. $25. www.ocaf.com/perspectives
Athens Improv Festival
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance performances, live music, DJs and social dancing. 7 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a comedy night drag show. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.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
Indoor Yard Sale
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse furniture, clothing, plants, books, crafts and more in benefit of PEO Sisterhood’s women’s education initiatives. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.milledge.org
Athens Sampler 5K or 10K Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk of downtown Athens and the UGA Campus. All fitness levels welcome. 8 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
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
Family Day: Brilliant Exiles
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Parisian culture and learn about important historical women with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Great Southeast Pollinator Count
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to count pollinators, practice in the native garden, then log your results online. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! accgov.com/146/Athens-Clarke-County
Metal Enameling Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of fusing glass to copper to make enameled earrings. Supplies provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $30. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse
Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesTIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, this afternoon featuring dance workshops. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15/class, $65/weekend pass. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com
Board Game Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA family-friendly event with a variety of board game options hosted by Automatic for the Meeple. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Community Class Day
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out different dance classes for all different skill levels. Registration required. 12:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
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
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 soup and chili cook-off. 2–5 p.m. [email protected]
Little Local Book Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books of different genres by authors local to Athens and North Georgia. 2–6 p.m. www.facebook.com/yourneighborhoodbooks
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a 1.5 mile guided walk. 3 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTulsa-based artist Rachel B. Hayes will discuss her textile-based works. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artist Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe exhibitions “Cloudland,” “The Art of the Mixtape” and “Below the Surface” will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Material Archive” features individual and collaborative works by Amanda Britton and Johanna Norry, who will be present to discuss their work. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Garden Party
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the start of the semester and the opening of a new installation in the sculpture garden with refreshments. Registration required. 4:30–6:30 p.m. $15. bit.ly/rachelhayes
Poetry for the People
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Robinson Smith and special guests will read poetry. All ages. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Athens Improv Festival
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesThe third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Evening Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 6:45 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
New Moon in Virgo Cacao Ceremony
Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cacao ceremony and a sound bath. $35–45. 7 p.m. www.shaktiyogaathens.com
Planet Queer Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Pride & Queer Collective’s annual Queer Prom hosts an all-night dance party, with a flash tattoo fundraiser at Pink Goblin this year. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $20. www.athenspride.org