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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Athens Psychedelic Society
740 Prince Avenue Bldg 14 740 Prince Ave Bldg 14, Athens, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Author Talk & Book Signing
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAAuthor Kim Cross will read from her book In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America’s Child. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/cross
Android Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to resize, crop, repair and adjust photos. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
‘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
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Lee Furey. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA photographer witnesses a murder and becomes the next target as each witness gets slashed to pieces in Death Carries a Cane. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
STEAM Thursday: Ice Art & Science
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and Elsa for activities. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about DNA kits and how to research records and search for family members. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Robots Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA MFA Student Readings
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesListen to presentations by current MFA students. 5 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Historical Society Short Film Festival
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleScreening of films highlighting the history of Athens-Clarke County. 7 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
MIXTAPE: One Clown’s Quest for Love
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesAn anarchic clown spectacle where Iranian-American clown Darius Emadi attempts to fall in love by the end of the night. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.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: Beauty in Form
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
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
New Discoveries Historic Mill Tour
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesArcheologist Tom Gresham and Greg Yoder lead a walk talking about the history of the park and mills. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
New Year, New Recipes
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a dish that’s a favorite at your family gatherings and share the story behind it with Genealogical Society members. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Kids’ Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Saturday
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
New Year, New Pup Adoption Party
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesMadison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter will have adoptable animals on site, along with live music and a food truck. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
Figment Non-Alcoholic Kombucha Cocktails Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop by to taste Figment’s two non-alcoholic spritz-style sodas. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.shoptonique.com
