Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
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
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Science Fiction + Advocacy
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about UGA’s historical zine and comics collections, then make your own zine honoring science fiction author Michael Bishop. RVSP by email. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about trademark and copyright law with Meredith Regains. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Athens Technical College Open House
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesProspective students can drop in for a campus tour, sign up for orientation and meet with instructional staff. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstech.edu
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 9 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Speech Sound Development
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe seminar “What to Expect at Each Age and How to Help Children Pronounce Sounds More Clearly” with a free speech screening after. 10 a.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Wedding Wednesday Open House
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a venue tour and meet with wedding planners and vendors. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Betty Jean Craige Lecture
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Alexander Chee will be presenting “On Productive Ambivalence” with books available for purchase. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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]
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Whiskies of North America
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensLearn about the North American single malts by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Music Bingo
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesWin prizes at this classic hip hop music bingo night. Every other Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
My Bloody Horrorcast
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1988 mystery horror film The Spider Labyrinth. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Feb. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Writing a Way Home
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrize-winning author Jacquelyn Dowd Hall will present on “A Life in Southern and Women’s History.” 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Katie Ford will discuss her work in the exhibition “Soft Trap.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by by Tom Angleberger with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesParticipants will receive an orchid and enjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $50. botgarden.uga.edu
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCamille Hayes’ solo exhibition “B Sides” will be on display. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Visiting Artist Lecture
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKaryn Sandlos will deliver the 2024 Aralee Strange Lecture “Learning from Loss: Pedagogies of Art, Creativity and Change.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
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
Intro to Comedy Writing with Rich Talarico
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe TV comedy writer veteran Rich Talarico will share insights and writing techniques. 6 p.m. $75. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bowling for Bottoms
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $20. www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Avid Poetry Series
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesPoet Michael Dumanis will be in conversation with local author Sabrina Orah Mark about his book Creature. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Karen Wells, Paul Eubig and Dax Ovid will present on “What Professors Say, What Students Remember, and Why it Matters for Science Communication.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
