Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
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
The Tina Turner Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis musical tells the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the soundtrack of her beloved hits. 7:30 p.m. $25–95. www.classiccenter.com
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Open House & My Georgia Promise Scholarship Info Session
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParents of prospective students for the 2025-2026 school year are invited. Registration required. Jan. 22 & Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. www.athensacademy.org
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
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
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEducation intern Nikolett Booker will give a talk about her work with the permanent collection and 5th-grade tours. 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
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of creating vector art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGuest sommelier Keith Herndon leads a tasting of wines from Spain. 6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2012 horror comedy film Don’t Let the Riverbeast Get You. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Laura & Lauren’s Trivia Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
’80s Movie Trivia
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com
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
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
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample different non-alcoholic wines from St. Vivianna & ISH. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.shoptonique.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesAsen Kirin, Parker Curator of Russian Art, will give a gallery talk on “The Awe of Ordinary Labors.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
2024 Shouky Shaheen Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesIris Moon will present on “Monstrous Beauty: A Feminist Revision of Chinoiserie.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Teen Studio: Still-Life Painting
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “The Awe of Ordinary Labors,” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
BINGO for the Arts
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser features BINGO, food trucks, a cash bar and live DJ. 5:30–9 p.m. $50. www.festivalhallga.com/event/2025-bingo-for-the-arts
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
How Religion Happens Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss Bill Schutt’s Cannibalism and the Bible. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
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
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAward-winning authors Aaliyah Bilal and Kiese Laymon will discuss topics from a variety of their published works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/bilal-laymon
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
Free for All: The Public Library
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the “Free Library Movement” and issues today’s librarians face with a discussion following. Registration required. 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Roast Battle Finals
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
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
Step Afrika!
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStep performances blending percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances and more. Piedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. $3 (student), $5 (chaperone). pac.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesView “Warrior Women” which features over 60 ceramic sculptures by Alice Woodruff. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.taylorgrady.com
Opening Reception
MAGallery 125 W Jefferson St, Madison, United StatesBarbara Odil’s signature mixed media sculptures that elevate nature and its process of decay will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.TheMadisonArtistsGuild.org
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
Author Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Derek Updegraff will read from his new book Whole. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.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
