Artist Talk

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

Sylvia Dawe will discuss her inspirations behind jewelry making and demonstrate techniques. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com

Small Town Saturday

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

Browse local vendors and connect with small businesses and artists. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Hope Gala

The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States

The Ashton Hope Keegan Foundation’s 7th annual gala with a buffet, silent auction, music and more. 6–9 p.m. $125. www.ashtonhopekeeganfoundation.org

Back-to-School Tailgate Party

Rocket Field 200 2nd St, Watkinsville, GA, United States

There will be a barbecue competition and bake-off with children’s activities and live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.visitoconee.com

Gray Ghost Gala

Athens Country Club 2700 Jefferson Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The nonprofit Atlanta Weimaraner Club Rescue is hosting a benefit featuring comedian and musician Kyle Jarrard with a silent auction, food and drinks. 6 p.m. $60. www.atlantalovesweims.org

Haunted Bed Sheet Film Festival

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screenings of a wide-range of  independent student short films from emerging filmmakers in Georgia. 7–10 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/hbsff24

Event Series Seven Faces

Seven Faces

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

This collaboration between Athens writer J.R. Barner and seven local choreographers incorporates poetry with modern dance, photography, music and film. 8 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com

Backpack Blessing

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Join the annual blessing of the backpacks followed by an ice cream social. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

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

Bring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Days Between: Grateful Dead Dance Celebration

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

One of the Grateful Dead’s 1978 concerts will be screened while attendees dance, twirl and groove. 6:30–10:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.workshopathens.com

Mouse and Keyboard for Early Beginners

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

A basic computer class to learn how to use the keyboard and mouse. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

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

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Bogart Bookies

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

Pick up a copy of Middle Age by Joyce Carol Oates and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

OLLI Summer Film Festival

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

This weekly film festival featuring women directors sponsored by OLLI presents The Farewell. Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. $8. www.athenscine.com

Event Series Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Create Your Death File Workshop

Getting Real Counseling Center 770 Gaines School Road, Suite A, Athens, United States

Learn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. https://forms.gle/61uWwUDD1nwriXq97

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Stuffie Storytime

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

Bring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert and hear stories about healthcare. 10:30​​ a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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 Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net