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
Greater Athens Libertarian Party Meet and Greet
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Georgia hosts a monthly gathering. First Wednesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
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
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Grady the therapy dog. All Ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Athentic Cycling Group
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCyclists of all skill levels are invited for a no-drop group ride that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Every other Thursday, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Craft and Sip
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake two pairs of unique earring sets with Villa Boutique. 6 p.m. $25. www.athenticbrewing.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Odum School of Ecology 140 E. Green St., Athens, GAThe annual fall kickoff meeting will feature a potluck dinner and silent auction followed by a talk by Jim Ozier, a biologist with Georgia Power. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org
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 “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama: Love is War,” and “Assassination Classroom.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
UnPhiltered Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a lineup of touring and local comedians. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
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
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Altered Books
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesAdults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesThe “Wonders of Watercolor” and first annual juried exhibitions will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Paint Night
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesPaint works of art from provided examples and supplies. Registration required. 6 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). 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
Classic City Wrestling
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA night of high flying, power slamming independent wrestling, with a side of rock and roll by Vincas. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–27. www.40watt.com
League of Step Fundraiser
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents will perform a step demonstration followed by live music in benefit of the League of Step. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $10 (w/ student ID), $20. bit.ly/80sPartyAthens
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
Free Dentistry Day
Timothy Road Dental Care 2065 Timothy Road, Athens, United StatesLocal residents can receive cleanings, fillings and extractions on a first come, first served basis with no insurance or appointment needed. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. www.timothyroaddentalcare.com
Comer Community Market
Farmer's Market Building 1914 Madison St., Comer, United StatesLocally grown produce, eggs, foods, pottery, jewelry and handmade goods. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.facebook.com/ComerFM
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Bake Sale and Book Sale
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesHomemade baked goods and a large selection of books will be for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Athens Water Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe theme for this year’s festival is LEGOs, and attendees can expect water trucks, a magic show, games, LEGO art and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $2 (park entry). www.athenswaterfestival.com
Homemade Hullabaloo
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesBring homemade snacks, crafts, art projects, plants and more for a community swap. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
Puppet Building Workshop
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesAttendees will be guided through designing and constructing their own unique puppets. Bring your ideas and materials. Basic structural supplies provided. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tattered Writers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew inclusive writers group open to writers of all genres and experience levels. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesShop from a variety of local craft vendors. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA vs. Tennessee Tech
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face Tennessee Tech. 2 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for a studio tour, sound baths, door prizes and more . 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
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
Cat Video Fest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a curated showing of funny, sweet and unhinged cat videos in benefit of the Athens Area Humane Society. Sept. 7 & 14, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1 p.m. Sept. 15, 1:30 p.m. $9. www.athenscine.com
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments, followed by an acoustic performance by Jonathan McBee. 2 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
