Wizarding Beasts and Bingo
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPlay Harry Potter bingo followed by a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Sinister Graves by Marcie Rendon and discuss it with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thanksgiving Feed the Hungry
The Sparrow's Nest 745 Prince Ave, Athens, United StatesEnjoy a buffet-style lunch and receive one bag of hygiene products per person. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.sparrowsnestathens.org
Harvest Market
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market offers fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthensFarmersMarket
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beersgiving
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in pre-holiday shenanigans and hang with friends; it’s too late to defrost your turkey. 4–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Teen Friendsgiving Potluck
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring a dish or stop by to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal provided by YA librarians. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Give Thanks 8K Pre-Race Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy live music and pre-holiday camaraderie in benefit of Athens Community Council on Aging. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.givethanks8k.com
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
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
Curio Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1965 horror drama film Repulsion. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Give Thanks 8k
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesStart your day with a race around the downtown Athens area with a kids fun run and refreshments afterwards, in benefit of ACCA. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. $40. www.givethanks8k.com
Feed the Hungry Dinner
Weaver D's 1016 E Broad St, Athens, United StatesA gospel celebration followed by a hot meal. 12 p.m. (gospel), 2 p.m. (dinner). FREE! www.facebook.com/WeaverDs
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Black Friday Free Yoga
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy community yoga classes suitable for all levels. Registration required. 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
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
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
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Silent Films and Cocktails
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesSettle in with a drink for a night of silent film showings. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
UGA vs. Yellow Jackets
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 7:30 p.m www.georgiadogs.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Artists Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse handmade gifts, prepared foods and local produce from more than 90 vendors at the Athens Farmers Market. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STEAM Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to learn about a variety of artists through hands-on activities, games and museum websites. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Beechwood’s Holiday Market
Beechwood Shopping Center 196 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the Beechwood Center’s tree lighting with live music, face painting, food trucks, s’mores, photos with Santa and more. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/beechwoodathens
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
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Summer Island by Kristin Hannah and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesLearn about the history and evolution of Prince Avenue exploring the architectural gems and significant landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Unknown Battle of Midway
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLocal Historian Rod Davis will present on one of the U.S. Navy’s greatest victories and the near annihilation behind it. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss William James’ non-fiction book The Varieties of Religious Experience. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
