Event Series Board Games

Board Games

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! ​​www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

How Religion Happens Book Club

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Discuss Brant Pitre’s Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Closing Reception

ARTS + ATHLETICS 130 The Plaza, Athens, United States

Artist Sara Hess’ exhibition “Raised Bed: A Solo Exhibition” of art objects, prints and paintings will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.artsathletics.com

Open Studio

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Painter Carol John will hold open studio hours. 4–6 p.m. www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Event Series Canopy: Escape

Escape

Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Canopy Studio’s advanced students present an aerial dance performance that explores escapism featuring trapeze, fabrics, pole acts and more. Feb. 21, 8 p.m. and Feb. 22, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org

Event Series Take Flight

Take Flight

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

During this dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.accgov.com/myrec

BEERbutante

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Lori Divine and Kellie Divine host a night full of drag performances. 7–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/boybutante

Event Series Love Letters

Love Letters

The Historic Crawford School 325 Park Avenue, Crawford, GA, United States

Arts! Oglethorpe presents the play about 50 years of handwritten correspondence between lifelong friends. Feb. 20–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.artsoglethorpe.org

Comedy Night

Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

Hosted by Lanny Farmer, laugh with featured local comedians. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www. foxgloveplantbar.com

Event Series The Spitfire Grill

The Spitfire Grill

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

Based on the hit 1996 film set in Wisconsin, this play is an inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance and family. Feb. 21–22, 28 & Mar. 1, 7–8, 8 p.m. Mar. 2 & 8, 2 p.m. Mar. 4, 7:30 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org

Up-Close Comedy

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States

Host Allen Teems and musical guest Libbaloops will channel retro late-night chat show vibes asking hilarious questions to comedians Nancy Heiges, Liv Taylor, Levi Crumley and Miles Bunch. 8 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com

Bookin’ It 5K Race and Fun Run

Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The Friends of the Library encourage runners to dress up as their favorite literary character for this Eastside library branch fundraiser. 8 a.m. $15–30. www.friendsofacclibrary.org/bookin-it

Sonny Angel Trading Party

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your Sonny Angel blind box trades and swap with the community. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom

Author Talk

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Author Ashley Callahan will discuss her biography about Frankie Welch titled “Frankie Welch’s America.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Take Flight

Take Flight

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

During this dance concert the accelerated dance program students will display their skills and talents in a variety of styles. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.accgov.com/myrec

Vulture Sister Song

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United States

Performances of poetry, storytelling, music and dance from artists around the country. 4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org

Event Series Monday Funday

Monday Funday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Using Credit Cards

Online: Athens Land Trust Athens, Georgia

Virtual financial education workshop for ACC residents hosted by the Athens Land Trust. 5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122, www.athenslandtrust.org

Teen Game Night

Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens

Play classic board games, beat video game challenges or team up for showdowns. 6–8 p.m. $3 (residents), $4.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

Third Monday Book Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

This month the group is reading Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart