Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
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
Teens Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin the volunteer led role-playing adventure where you can fight dragons, join an army, go on a quest in distant lands and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Opening Reception
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibition “From Farms to Fast Fashion: Unraveling the Need for Sustainable Style” and browse a clothing swap hosted by UGA’s Fair Fashion group. 6–8 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Artist Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe cannibalized paintings of R. B. Pruett will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.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
Moms Unhinged
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of comedy about motherhood, dating, marriage and more with comedians Emily Holden, Jen O’Neill and headliner Lisa Lane. 7 p.m. $25–32. www.mortontheatre.com
The Vagina Monologues
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 6–8, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Jason Webb
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Asheville, NC comedian has headlined Laughfest at AthFest, the Asheville Comedy Festival and more. 8 p.m. $10. 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
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
Fine Motor Friday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
College Hockey South Playoffs
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesDivision 1 and Women’s Division playoffs will feature UGA teams. Feb. 7, 12–10 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $25–50. www.classiccenter.com
Retro Playtime
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GARelive your childhood with retro toys and games, plus snacks. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesExhibitions “Two Fold” by Jack and Amanda Burk and “Outside the Box” by Peter Loose, Leigh Ellis and Michael Pierce will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.wintervilleccgallery.com
Artist Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by the Black Artists Alliance, the gallery’s Black Artist’s Exhibition “COLORS” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Into the Woods, Jr.
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances of the modern fairytale musical Into the Woods by students of Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department. Feb. 7–8, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $2–5. www.athensacademy.org
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
ATHFF Presents: Athens Historical Society Films
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA presentation of the Athens Film Project of four short films featuring the history of Athens. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfilm.com
The Vagina Monologues
The Winterville Auditorium 373 N. Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Cottage presents this performance with proceeds supporting the center’s free services for survivors of sexual violence and child abuse in the Athens area. Feb. 6–8, 8 p.m. $16. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
HAM & Corey’s ASSSSCAT Goodbye
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesImprovisers Mike Bryson, Jonathan Fountain, Corey Schmidt and Brett Thurmond perform followed by Corey’s ASSSSCAT farewell event. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
The 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
Valentine’s Market
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items for gifts plus food, suprises and more. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. www.whitetigerdeluxe.com
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
40th Annual Spartan 5K & Sprint
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy hosts its annual costume themed race and sprint to fund a variety of programs at the school. 9 a.m. $30. www.athensacademy.org
Handmade with Love Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse locally crafted items from a variety of artists plus food vendors and more. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
College Hockey South Playoffs
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesDivision 1 and Women’s Division playoffs will feature UGA teams. Feb. 7, 12–10 p.m. Feb. 8, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Feb. 9, 9 a.m.–8 p.m. $25–50. www.classiccenter.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
14th Annual Polar Bear Plungefest
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Rotary Club of Athens’ fundraiser featuring a chilly plunge into Lake Chapman. 10 a.m. $25. www.plungefestathensgarotary.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
Athens Wine Weekend
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamples wines with different tasting events taking place in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Feb. 7, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 12:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. $50 & up. www.classiccenter.com
Big Hearts Talent Show
Athens Church Beewood 196 Alps Rd, Athens, GeorgiaEsp’s annual event starts with a red carpet entrance followed by talent show performances. 1 p.m. $25–50. www.espyouandme.org
Vintage Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage vendors selling clothing, records, crafts and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Program of the Apes
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrating Planet of the Ape‘s 57th anniversary, this event features a presentation on the franchise’s history, trivia, videos and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Baroque Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Saturday Cinema
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesScreening of the science fiction film Planet of the Apes with popcorn and drinks. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Food Truck Fest
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GABrowse different food truck offerings and get creative at the Valentine’s craft station. 5–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/el_carretonero_athens
Into the Woods, Jr.
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances of the modern fairytale musical Into the Woods by students of Athens Academy Middle School Drama Department. Feb. 7–8, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $2–5. www.athensacademy.org