Next Act Cabaret
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesUGA’s student-run musical theatre group will put on a performance based on Disney Channel original movies. 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Comedy In the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show with a variety of comedians; this night’s headliner is Nathan Loe and features Dan Alex and Lanny Farmer. 8–10:30 p.m. $5–15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Museum Mix
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe art galleries are open late with refreshments and music by DJ Oliver Domingo. 8–11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesPOSTPONED.
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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Frankenstein (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Opening Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Fangs for the Memories” will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Pumpkin Hunt
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy fall themed games, crafts and the annual pumpkin hunt. Ages 10 & under. Registration required. 6 p.m. $3 (ACC residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
UGA Theatre: Silent Sky
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia playwright Lauren Gunderson presents the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. ASL interpretation nights are available. Sept. 28–30; Oct. 4–6, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Most Curious
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesSmall Box Series presents a 10-minute play by Jesse Lowe, music by Lowki, a group choreography by Alison Wakeford, solo dance by Grace Frezely, improvisational group dance by Jennifer Morlock and a reading by Lisa Yaconelli.. 8–10 p.m. $5–15. www.workshopathens.com/events
Chan Art x Little Light Co. Gameday Pop-Up
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesPre-game the UGA vs. Kentucky game with UGA prints, stickers, cups, locally-made candles and game day bags customized on-site, plus a performance by Bea Porges. 8–11 a.m. FREE! www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Native Plant Sale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse plants for sale, and experts will answer questions about incorporating native plants into every space. Oct. 5–6 & 12–13, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 7 & 14, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Spooktacular Book Sale
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesFill a large bag of books for only $5 with proceeds benefitting the The Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Seconds Sale
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop discounted, locally-made pottery with small flaws or inconsistencies. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis 38th annual festival will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from around North Georgia. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $8–15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
Georgia vs. Kentucky
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Kentucky Wildcats. 7 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Most Curious
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesSmall Box Series presents a 10-minute play by Jesse Lowe, music by Lowki, a group choreography by Alison Wakeford, solo dance by Grace Frezely, improvisational group dance by Jennifer Morlock and a reading by Lisa Yaconelli.. 8–10 p.m. $5–15. www.workshopathens.com/events
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag fun to kick off the Halloween season. Ages 12 & under get in free. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.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; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Faith & Blue
Chestnut Grove Baptist ChurchThis event will feature local faith-based organizations, law enforcement, community groups and businesses coming together with refreshments. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/calendar
Opening Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWatercolor artist Leslie Guo’s exhibition “Joyful Encounters” will be on display. 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
How to Edit Digital Files of Your Artwork
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLed by art photographer Kristen MacCarthy, this workshop provides an opportunity to learn while you edit photographs of two personal pieces of artwork. 1–4 p.m. $75. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Consent Castle
NBK All-Risk Solutions 1047 Summit Grove Dr, Bldg 200, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe facilitator will guide parents and their children through the steps to build a paper castle while teaching all aspects of consent and body boundaries. 1:30 p.m. $15–30. www.sunacademyga.com
UGA Theatre: Silent Sky
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia playwright Lauren Gunderson presents the true story of astronomer Henrietta Leavitt. ASL interpretation nights are available. Sept. 28–30; Oct. 4–6, 8 p.m. Oct. 1 & 8, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Perfect Arrangement
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSitcom-style laughs with provocative drama as two closeted U.S. State Department employees struggle to maintain their cover during the Lavender Scare of 1950s America. Sept. 29–30; Oct. 5–7, 8 p.m. Sept. 31 & Oct. 8, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Strings of the Heart
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United StatesRelax and rejuvenate with a restorative yoga flow to live classical Hindustani Sitar music, followed by a musical concert. 3:30–6 p.m. $25 (per event), $35 (both). www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shocktoberfest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Ciné Drive-In presents a month of horror favorites on the big screen, featuring Nope this night. 8 p.m. (gates), 9 p.m. (film). $10. www.athenscine.com/shocktoberfest-2023
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 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome for stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling, then stay for playtime. Ages 0–24 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Getting Work in the Film & TV Industry in Georgia
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPeg and Tom Thon will share their experiences and discuss how to use your current occupation and skills to get work in the industry. 12 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
