Teen 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
An Epic Life
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesPlay the 500 card game involving tripping over frogs, besting a sphinx at its riddles while inebriated, having the skeleton of your dreams returned to you and more. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
Improv with Flying Squid Comedy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch an improv performance followed by a workshop teaching the basics of the craft. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Planetarium Event
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGaze up at the stars with live music performed by Lydian Brambila. Registration required. 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Jeremy Minnick’s exhibition of wood board designs will be on view. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Serial Experiments Lain,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War” and “Erased.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a music performance by Elf Power. 7–10 p.m. $10. www.athfest.com
Nateball’s Little Funnybone
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensNathan Wright hosts two comedy shows, Five Minutes of Fire featuring 15 Athens comedians (7 p.m., $16) and Featured Foursome with headliner Lanny Farmer (9:30 p.m., $16). www.athfest.com
International Day of Yoga
Highland Yoga Athens 196 Alps Road, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate International Day of Yoga with yoga classes open to all skill levels, raffles, prizes and more. 6 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.highland-yoga.com/athens-yoga
Tween Ocean Slime Jamboree
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAs part of the Ocean Science Staycation participants can create ocean themed slime in a mini beach pail. Ages 8–12. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
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
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Sourdough Starters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make starters of sourdough for baking bread at home. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe OCAF Members Exhibition and “The Mystic and Mistrial Art of Bob Marable” will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Family Fishing
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBait and cane fishing poles are provided for fishing in Claypit Pond. Ages 4 & up. 6 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Danielsville Farmers Market
Danielsville City Hall 10 Government Circle, Danielsville, United StatesBrowse vendors with an array of homemade, handmade and state-grown products. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.danielsvillemarket.wixsite.com/farmersmarket
Art Estate Sale
13 S Barnett Shoals 13 S Barnett Shoals Road, Watkinsville, United StatesArtwork by Stuart Mcall Libby will be on view and for sale along with antique furniture. June 21, 4–7 p.m. June 22, 8 a.m.–1 p.m. [email protected]
Beginners Dungeons and Dragons
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesJoin local Dungeon Master Trey Miller to learn everything you need to know about the popular role playing game. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Athens Art Book Fair
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesA showcase of a variety of works on paper produced by dozens of artists and presses from the Southeast. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athfest.com
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.com
Saturday Cinema
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1984 family action film The Karate Kid with popcorn and lemonade. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Limbo District Listening Party
Low Yo Yo 261 W Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesListen to records and enjoy margaritas. 2–4 p.m. www.instagram.com/chunkletindustries
Yappy Hour
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesACC Animal Services will be on site with puppies to play with. 4–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Athens Writers Group
Contact for Location GA, United StatesAspiring and traditionally published fiction authors hone their craft through support, critique and education. 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Game Night
The whole family can enjoy playing rounds of the card game UNO. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
AthFest Music & Arts Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with outdoor stages, an artist market, kids activities and a club crawl. See the AthFest Schedule on p. 12. June 21, 5–10:30 p.m. June 22, 10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. June 23, 12:30–8:30 p.m. www.athfest.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
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy giveaways and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Book Launch
Monroe-Walton Center for The ArtsWinder author author Bobby Nash will celebrate the release of his Sheriff Tom Myers mystery series book Standing on the Shadows. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.bobbynash.com
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Stories with Miss UGA 2024
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCurrent Miss UGA Carson Bridges will share fun stories for all ages. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States“A Light Monkey’s Show” features photography by Paul Hartmann. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Linnentown Speaks
Ebenezer Baptist Church West 205 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Reparations Action will present reparations checks to 19 Linnentown first descendants with speakers sharing their experience growing up in the lost community. Followed by a fried chicken dinner. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensreparationsaction.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Holly Ballantine and Evon Campbell. Sundays, 9–11 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
