Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
Downtown Athens AthensCelebrate with traditional food from Latin American and Caribbean countries, folk dancing and live music. 9 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! Comunidad Chaplain Latinos en USA on Facebook
Decorate a Pumpkin with Cinderella
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Cinderella to decorate a fun themed pumpkin. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Watercolor Society Member Exhibition will be on display with a painting demonstration by juror Anne Hightower-Patterson and an awards ceremony. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.georgiawatercolorsociety.com
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Steam Roller Printmaking
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch as a steamroller presses inked relief blocks onto paper and fabric to reveal images. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
ACC Library Friends Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States**This event has been canceled for Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 due to inclement weather, but will resume on Sept. 28** Browse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sep. 25–28. www.athenslibrary.org
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
Storytime with Mr. Evan
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe whole family is welcome to enjoy a morning of books, songs, rhymes and puppets. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
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
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States*POSTPONED* This 39th annual festival will showcase musicians, artists and craftspeople from around North Georgia. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $8–15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. $5. 1 p.m. www.tychesgames.com
Scooter 101
Cycle World Athens 4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLearn everything you need to know about commuting on a scooter in Athens. 1 p.m. FREE! www.cycleworldathens.com
Family Fun Day: Ready, Set, Vote!
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin local nonprofits and activists for live music, barbecue, arts and crafts, discussions on voting and policies, and more. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesShare some laughs with a lineup of local comedians. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band. Sept. 28, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $25. www.athenscine.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
Classic City vs. Greenville Roller Derby
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Rollergirls take on Greenville’s team. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
Everybody
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a modern adaptation of the 15th century morality tale Everyman that faces what truly matters once the end is near. Sept. 19–21 & 25–28, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $18. ugatheatre.com/everybody
Athens Area Diaper Bank Open House
Athens Area Diaper Bank 130 Conway Dr. B., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring National Diaper Need Awareness Week, the diaper bank will offer tours, light refreshments, celebrate the community and more. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athensareadiaperbank.com
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Host Your Own Tabletop Game
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your tabletop game or use a library provided one and join friends to play. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibary.org/oconee
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Paul Pressly will discuss his book A Southern Underground Railroad: Black Georgians and the Promise of Spanish Florida and Indian Country. 3 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
African American Art Panel
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesThree undergraduate UGA arts students will discuss “African American Art: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow!” and honor the first African American UGA football player. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athens-asalh.org
Health Meets Hope 5K Run-Walk
Madison County HS Track Field 600 Madison St, Danielsville, United StatesFriends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources. 3 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org
Weirdo: The Story of Five Eight
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary diving into the history of the local Athens band. Sept. 28, 10:30 p.m. Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. $25. www.athenscine.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week hosted by Tim Pruitt and Take This! Comedy. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Tokusatsu Monday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1972 Japanese comedy film Daigoro vs. Goliath. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
No Sew Fabric Pumpkins
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake fabric pumpkin decorations. Supplies Provided. Ages 18 & up. Registration Required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Yoga with Mary
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensBring your own mat to join in this open yoga class. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe world of African folktales is brought to the stage with this musical journey based on the popular children’s book. 11 a.m. $5–10. www.mortontheatre.com
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Lunchtime Time Machine
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Ari Levine will discuss how judges solved murder cases in twelfth-century China. 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
