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

Open Book Club

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Discuss this month’s book Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber. Last Tuesdays, 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

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

Mystery Book Club

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

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss D.J. Palmer’s novel Saving Meghan. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Athens Photography Guild

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Kidd Fielteau will give a talk on “Getting Started with DSLR Video–Lessons from the Teen Media Arts Club.” 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com

Event Series Ballroom and Brews

Ballroom and Brews

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

Learn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com

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

Film Athens

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

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

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

Artist Talk

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

Hong Hong will discuss her exhibition “Hong Hong: Inland” featuring large-scale paintings made from hand-formed paper with natural elements. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Ghastly Horror Society

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

Screening of the 2022 horror film Bubblegum. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

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

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

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

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

UGA Creative Writing Program

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

This new student reading event will feature the work of 10 Ph.D. students with a reception to follow. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu

Tokusatsu Thursdays

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

Screening of the 1967 Japanese sci-fi film Gamera vs. Guiron. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Opening Reception

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

View new exhibitions featuring work from students, faculty and Margie E. West Prize recipient Hong Hong. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

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 “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” “Saiki-K” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Author John Vercher will discuss his book Devil is Fine with Sabrina Orah Mark. 7 p.m. $5 www.avidbookshop.com

Musical Theater Trivia

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

Test your musical theater knowledge and compete for prizes while listening to classic show tunes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Athens Science Café

Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States

This month Mack Bui will present on the critical role of food science in our lives. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com

Event Series Meet & Play

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

Athens Brew and Bull Artists’ Society

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

The inaugural meeting bridging working artists and the community, featuring a live conversation between Noah James Saunders and the Athens Area Arts Council. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

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

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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

Event Series Walk Into Wellness

Walk Into Wellness

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Get moving alongside and meet others in the community, with each walk focusing on a different health topic. Ages 8 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec