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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Rin Gunn for a walk exploring the people and places that have shaped Athens’ queer history for Pride month. 12 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Pride Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event celebrating Pride month with a variety of local vendors. 12–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Stream Ecology
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 2 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected], www.hattmouse.com/classes
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Bart Ehrman’s Heaven and Hell: A History of the Afterlife with the group. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
American Deadbolt
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPremiere screening of the movie filmed at Athena Studios with a reception with the writer/director and producers. 2 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. (movie), 4 p.m. (reception). $20. www.athenscine.com
Oak House Anniversary
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the distillery’s 2nd anniversary with music and more. 2–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Big Family Read
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss Cressida Cowell’s novel How To Train Your Dragon and enjoy snacks, trivia and activities. All ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Canvas & Chords
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual event supporting Recovery Warriors featuring vendors, face painting, food trucks, live music and more. FREE! 4–8 p.m. www.athensrecoverywarriors.org
No Kings Protest
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThe nation-wide protest against the Trump administration. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.nokings.org
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
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA drag show hosted by Mary Jane Haze featuring Dior Luxx, Kimberly Marie Bodacious, special guest Cola Fizz and more. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. 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
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