Sip & Shuck 2024

Hardeman-Sams House & Garden 255 Milledge, Athens, Georgia

Enjoy an evening of oysters and live music with funds benefitting various programs of The Cancer Foundation. 6 p.m. $125. www.cancerfoundationofnega.org

Opening Reception

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Painter Jason Matherly’s exhibition “Stay On It Stay On It Stay On It” will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

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

Pottery and Prosecco

Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to handbuild and make your own piece of pottery to take home with drinks and light refreshments. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. $75. www.southernstarstudioathens.com

Roast Battle Round 2

Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United States

Local comedians will go head-to-head in a roast battle with winners advancing to the quarter final. 8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.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

Letters to Seniors

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

Drop-in to write meaningful letters that will be distributed to seniors living in Georgia. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Curator’s Talk

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Photographer Jason Thrasher will discuss the story behind his 2017 book that inspired the exhibition “Athens Potluck.” 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Oktoberfest

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

Celebrate with traditional German vibes, German fares, a beer release, a costume contest and live music. 5–11 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Altered Books

Altered Books

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Adults can engage in creative journaling with a variety of provided materials and new methods. 6 p.m. $40. www.treehousekidandcraft.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 Little Women

Little Women

Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United States

A Broadway musical adaptation based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott. Sep. 13–14 & 20–21, 7:30 p.m. Sep. 15 & 22, 3 p.m. $10–20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org

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

Adopt-A-Stream Workshop

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Learn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Solar System Walk Planetarium Program

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Explore what makes up our solar system, then go for a walk to visualize how spread out it is. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec

Family Day: Mind the Gap

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

View the exhibition “Mind the Gap: Selections from the Permanent Collection” with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Fall Open House

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

View the fall special exhibitions, win door prizes throughout the day and enjoy curator-led tours of “Mind the Gap.” 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

10th Anniversary Celebration

Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

There will be snacks, raffles and store discounts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com

Indie Author Fair

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

Self-published and independent authors will have books available with breakout discussions on different topics and genres. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org

Sparkling Fun with Sparkelina Unicorn

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

Enjoy a unicorn storytime with sparkling unicorn crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Secret Record Swap

Secret Record Swap

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

Vendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Bishop Boogie

5000 Macon Hwy. 5000 Macon Hwy., Bishop, United States

The second annual fall festival event featuring food trucks, vendors, a kids zone, live music, a 5K and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.townofbishop.org

Ecstatic Dance

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

This ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dance_athens_ga

Celebrate Democracy

J. Cliff Yarbrough Memorial Park Comer, United States

Meet your state and local candidates with keynote speaker Jon Ossof. 1–4 p.m. FREE! mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp

Farm Fall Festival

Butterfly Dreams Farm 2981 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, United States

There will be a pony kissing booth, hayride, face painting, silent auction and children’s games. 1–5 p.m.

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

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

Drop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! ​​www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Tea Tasting

The Cafe on Lumpkin 1700 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Try six different teas with an explanation of their flavors and how they are made. 3 p.m. $20. www.thecafeonlumpkin.com

Closing Reception

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

More than 20 local artists will have art for sale with a percentage donated to the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Society. There will be refreshments and live music. 3–8 p.m. $10 donation. www.christinajoystudio.com/together-we-dazzle

Bayou Bodega

The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Browse locally crafted goods and more, then celebrate the Old Pals’ 11th anniversary with a dance party. 5–7 p.m. www.theoldpal.com

AFMDS Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

This community dance features caller Jennie Inglis and live music by Snapfinger. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org

Photography Book Release & Variety Show

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Jason Thrasher will sign his newest book Murmur Trestle with performances by musicians from his Athens Potluck book and a Grit-themed potluck dinner, in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 7 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com