Visiting Artist Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Masako Onodera utilizes craft techniques in her art and connects the audience emotionally to the materials and will speak about her work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Wine Tasting

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Wines from Obsidian Wine Co. will be served along with small bites.  6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents

Warm Up With a Chili Taste-Off

Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United States

Part of the Culinary Masters series, a cooking program for adults with developmental disabilities, experiment with recipes and taste the results. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Event Series Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]

Whiskies of Mainland Europe

J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens

Experience the rich and diverse flavors of mainland Europe’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279

Pachinko Pop

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1975 Japanese film The Great Chase. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United States

Donors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. Registration required. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.redcrossblood.org

Event Series Read to Rover

Read to Rover

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Reading aloud to a dog helps children develop their reading skills and build confidence. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Yoga in the Galleries

Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

3rd Annual Clean Your Closet Pop-Up

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This art sale features a variety of local artists selling pieces for $200 and under on the spot. 6–9 p.m. www.tinyathgallery.com

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Club Ned Anime Society

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Crossing Time” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Open Improv Jam

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

An improv comedy practice open to the community hosted by The 1992 Honda Civics. 8​​–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Comedy In The Cellar

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Athens Comedy presents headlining comedian Daniel Dellanno with Patrick O’Malley and Laura Garner. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop 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

Event Series Mahjong Club

Mahjong Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Learn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1​​–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com

Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space

1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United States

This week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight a vocal workshop with Rin Gun. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

UGA Men’s Hockey vs. Clemson

The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States

Cheer on the Ice Dawgs against the Clemson Tigers. 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.classiccenter.com

Saturday Busy Bees

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for movement, songs, stories, puppets and more. 12–36 months. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Hey, You! Hoedown

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This second annual music festival and fundraiser will feature an art auction and collab beer release benefitting the Carrie Fischer Siegmund Grant for Classroom Innovation. 2–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/teamsiegmund