Ride SOFAR Fundraiser
Sweet Olive Farm 880 Parkview Rd, Winterville, United StatesSecond annual bicycle ride raising funds and awareness for Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $35–65. www.sweetolivefarm.org
Joy Village School Info Session
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new location, and learn about the school‘s culture and curriculum. 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! www.joyvillageschool.com
Just Do Something
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Family Day: Coming Home
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLittle Characters Theater Troupe will perform, and there will be gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin leisure services for a seven-mile day hike around Lake Chapman and view the fall foliage. Registration required. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/parks
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
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
Eclectic Bazaar
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse art and handwoven rugs with food trucks and a bookmobile on site. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Free the Tapes: Athens Potluck Edition
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesView clips from community videos, play Bingo and learn more about the archives. 1–3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Canopy: Full of Stars
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company presents a fantastical journey of science fiction through aerial dance. Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 1 p.m (sensory-friendly performance) & 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Miller Oberman will read poetry from his latest book Impossible Things. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
Talk to the Hand!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens’ adult dance performance companies will spotlight iconic ’90s hits with a dance party to follow. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe local cult film collective will screen a selection of horror short films. Nov. 8–9, 11 p.m. www.facebook.com/gonzorifficfilms
Canopy: Full of Stars
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company presents a fantastical journey of science fiction through aerial dance. Nov. 8–9, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 3 p.m. Nov. 10, 1 p.m (sensory-friendly performance) & 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
Crafternoon
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your crafting project to work on and connect with other artists in the community. 1:30–3 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 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Opening Reception
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Will Eskeridge’s exhibition “Beach Bums” will be on view. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Civil War Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group meeting listen to a guest speaker or discuss various Civil War battles. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Anastasia the Musical
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA production inspired by the legend of Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, and set in the backdrop of post-revolutionary Russia and 1920s Paris. Nov. 7–9, 7 p.m. Nov. 9, 2 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
UGA Opera Theatre Fall Gala
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJourney through some of opera’s historic arias and moments sung by graduate opera students. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Kristallnacht Remembrance
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTraveling exhibit “Americans and the Holocaust” will be on view with an account from a Holocaust survivor. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Meeting at the Intersection
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesA panel discussion that explores the intersectionality of being Black and LGBTQ+ identifying as an artist in the South. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Stitch Social
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFiber Artist Collective of Athens invites crafters to bring works-in-progress to socialize. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facath.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
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
DIY Wine Cork Coaster
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMake drink coasters out of recycled wine corks. Supplies provided. 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
The Dancer’s Voice
Willson Center for Humanities and Arts 1260 S. Lumpkin St., AthensConversation between Rumya Putcha, author of The Dancer’s Voice: Performance and Womanhood in Transnational India, and Jared Holton. 5 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Free Play Improv Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn improv and comedy acting skills with Matt House, no experience needed. Ages 16 & up. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Roma with an introduction by Dr. Oscar Chamosa. 7 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Holiday Open House
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy festive vintage shopping, food, drinks and door prizes. 9:30 a.m.–8 p.m. www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesBetty Schaefer will give a presentation on Swedish weave/huck embroidery. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
