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
Opening Reception
Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United StatesBrooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist Matt Keegan’s exhibition “Realia” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
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
All Elite Wrestling
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesAEW presents Collision with a roster of diverse male and female wrestlers. 7:30 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
Don Toberman: Ping-Pong Champ
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesWitness sports history as Don Toberman attempts to become the world’s most decorated ping-pong player in this fundraising clown spectacle by Chase Brantley. 8 p.m. $15. www.canopystudio.org
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
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
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Thunderbirds
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 4 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.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
Ain’t Too Proud
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Life and Times of The Temptations is a Broadway musical following the group’s journey from Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Jenny Zigrino. 9–10:30 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
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
Tech Talk for Beginners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensMaster the basics of using your iPhone cell phone. Ages 50 & up. Register online. 9 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Spending & Savings Plan
Online GA, United StatesVirtual workshop hosted by the Athens Land Trust. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Tech Talk for Beginners
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensMaster the basics of using your Android cell phone. Ages 50 & up. Register online. 9 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Internet 101: Privacy and Security
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to protect your data, recognize security risks and get tips on how to manage your personal information. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Toddler Tuesday: Action Art
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLaura Gutzwiller, who creates wool paintings using needle felting, will present. 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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
