Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
SJS Fall Festival
St. Joseph Catholic Church 958 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens, United StatesAnnual Fall Festival with carnival games, dunk booth, hay rides, a cake walk, concessions and more. Games cash only. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.sjsathens.org
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Little Shop of Horrors (1960) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 12 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
Bear Holloween
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with spooky delights, animal encounters and more. 5:30–8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
DanceATHENS 2023
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceATHENS is an annual celebration unifying the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Walk Thru Boo
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAJoin an outside spooky walk full of live zombies, ghouls and ghosts. Ages 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst annual two-day event showcasing improv acts from the Athens and Atlanta area. Oct. 20 & 21, 7–11 p.m. $15. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Fun Run For Breast Cancer
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA family-friendly fun run to raise funds for breast cancer support programs. 8 a.m. $20. www.itsthejourney.org/funrun
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Rivers Alive Cleanup
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the annual Georgia Waterway Cleanup as part of the largest single volunteer effort to beautify Georgia’s water resources. 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/riversalive
Showcase of Homes
Reynolds Lake Oconee 1341 Linger Longer Road, Greensboro, GA, United StatesBrowse the architecture, interior design and landscape of some of Reynolds Lake Oconee’s most impressive private residences. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.lakeoconeeshowcaseofhomes.org
Cooking Cinnamon Rolls
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making soft homemade cinnamon rolls while enjoying mimosas and coffee. 9:30 a.m. $75. www.athenscooks.com
Steam Roller Printmaking Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWork on a relief image to print by carving blocks that will be later inked on paper and fabric at a public event Oct. 28. Registration required. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.accgov.com/myrec
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Whammo-Ween
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GASpaceball Bazaar’s pop-up featuring local and regional artists, vintage items and more with music by JXP, Inc. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/spaceballentertainment
Sing About It!
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring the Athens Improv Festival, this crash course workshop is for beginner improvisers looking for tools and techniques for spontaneous musical numbers. 11 a.m. $30. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com/fest
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Paper Making Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Ciel Rodriguez will teach how to create handmade paper. 1–3 p.m. $25. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Save Money, Save Energy
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this workshop, learn about new funding available to lower energy costs. FREE! 1–3 p.m. www.bit.ly/athens-savings-workshop
Stop Arguing
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring the Athens Improv Festival, in this workshop improvisers will explore the dynamics of argument scenes. 1 p.m. $50. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com/fest
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Book Release Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal writer Gary Grossman is celebrating the release of My Life in Fish and Lyrical Years. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Heritage Walk: Tour of Linnentown
Linnentown Lane S. Finley St. and Cloverhurst St., Athens, GATour this lost neighborhood of Athens with Hattie Thomas Whitehead, former resident and author of Giving Voice to Linnentown: A Memoir. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Dancing Through Light
EAEDC's Presentation Hall 390 McKinley Dr., Athens, GAThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its fall production featuring ballet, modern, tap, African and contemporary dance. 3 p.m. $10. www.accgov.com/myrec
DanceATHENS 2023
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDanceATHENS is an annual celebration unifying the dance communities of Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $13–16. www.mortontheatre.com
Canopy: The Musical
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThe studio’s Repertory Company will pay homage to some of its favorite musicals through aerial dance. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 21–22, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.canopystudio.org
SLAW (Southern Ladies Arm Wrestling)
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAn independent arm wrestling charity benefit tournament for Project Safe with music by Luke Fields of Bit Brigade. 6–9 p.m. $15. www.slawladies.org
Athens Improv Festival
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst annual two-day event showcasing improv acts from the Athens and Atlanta area. Oct. 20 & 21, 7–11 p.m. $15. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Lindy Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the original swing dance Lindy Hop. No experience or partner required. Beginner lesson, 7–8 p.m. Social dancing, 8–10 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/athensswingcentral
Karen Morgan
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA two-show live album comedy taping with special guest Barbara Dooley and host Haylie Montgomery. 6 p.m. (door), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (shows). $20. www.indigoathens.live.
Zombie Farms
Zombie Farms 568 Smithonia Rd, Winterville, GA, United StatesHaunted 3/4 mile trail through dark and spooky woods filled with scary monsters and creepy characters. 7:30 p.m. $33–40. www.zombiefarms.com
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Salsa Dancing Social
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCome have fun on the dance floor and learn some new moves. No partner or experience required. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Sensational Saturday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a special night of Halloween drag entertainment and a costume contest. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Athens Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Oct. 20, 12–6 p.m. Oct. 21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 22, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Midnight Iguana Fall Festival
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesEnjoy family-friendly live music, food, a costume contest and more. 12–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
Athens VHS Fest 2023
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSecond annual festival celebrating analog media with vendors, tape swaps, live music, live visuals and more. 1–7 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Tree Identification
UGA Arch US-78 BUS, Athens, GA, United StatesSpend an afternoon learning how to identify native trees. 2–3:30 p.m. Free! www.accgov.com
The Thalian Blackfriars New Works Play Festival
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis festival will showcase new works written and directed by current Thalian Blackfriars. Oct. 20–21, 8 p.m. Oct. 22, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Black Market
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate black and minority business owners, entrepreneurs and culture with art, music, and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org
Athens Plant Community Sale and Swap
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaLocal growers offer houseplants, perennials and plant related supplies for sale as well as a free swap table. 2–6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
