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
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. www.classiccenter.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. 6:45 p.m. (pre-performance talk). 7:30 p.m. $30–79. pac.uga.edu
Coco: The Time Traveling Slut
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesUK queer comedian and social media star Max Norman performs his new show. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Elijah Nevels Live
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHost Trey Lissimore presents a lineup of comedians with headliner Elijah Nevels. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.athenscomedy.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Marathon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe marathon, half-marathon and marathon relay will begin at the same time downtown and wrap up with post-race festivities at the Classic Center. 7:30 a.m. www.classiccitymarathon.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
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Home Seller Seminar
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty 2405 W. Broad Street Ste 150, Athens, United StatesGet first-hand insights and expert advice from realtors and industry professionals about selling a home. 11 a.m. FREE! www.upchurchrealty.com
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
UGA Ice Dawgs vs University of South Carolina
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 12 p.m. www.classiccenter.com
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
Introduction to Archery
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn basic safety and techniques for archery. Registration required by phone. Ages 9 & up. 1 p.m. $10. 706-783-5349
Snow Much Frozen Fun
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and Elsa for snow and ice science and art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Cocktails & Canvas
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesView works by local artists Megan Bennett, Sonja Delaplane and Lisa Freeman, meet the artists and enjoy curated cocktails for purchase. 2–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
From Broadway & Beyond
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Collective Artists Workshop presents a dinner-and-a-show fundraiser with performances of classic Broadway songs. 6:30 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org/tickets
Clarke Central Improv Team Fundraiser
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal improvisors join forces for this fundraiser to support Clarke Central‘s Improv Team. 7 p.m. $8. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Boybutante’s Theme Release Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy drag performances by Athens newcomers ahead of this year’s theme announcement. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/boybutante
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com
Love Athens Wedding Expo
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet over 20 wedding vendors and enjoy music, door prizes, swag bags and more. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $10. www.livewireathens.com
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. 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
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Wake-n-Bake Off
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis cooking and baking competition requires Terrapin’s Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout as an ingredient. 4 p.m. $20. www.terrapinbeer.com
High Vibes Mocktail Class
Classic Citiva 2361 W. Broad Street, Suite 10, Athens, United StatesLearn how to create cannabis-infused pineapple mango margaritas. Registration required. 5 p.m. www.classiccitiva.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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut