Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Night of Spite
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the power of words shaped by life’s trials and tribulations during this open mic by sharing your story. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
T Swift Trivia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesTest your Taylor Swift trivia knowledge with hosts Tristin and Sarah. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Trick or Tease
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDance FX presents this performance by the Bombshells featuring Kelly Devine, Lori Devine and Jenn Sparx. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $8 (adv.), $10. www.40watt.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; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Nia Classes
RxGym 195 Miles Street Athens, Athens, GA, United StatesMindful movement for body and soul, adaptable for all ages and fitness levels. Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. $15–20. [email protected]
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Athens Chautauqua Society
Online GA, United StatesThis virtual lecture with Dr. Richard Bell will portray “The Fire of Frederick Douglass.” Register for Zoom link. 2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenschq.org
Carnaval Mask Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake masks using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
The Cottage Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe nonprofit will have an informational table set up with its board of directors present. 4–10 p.m. www.northgeorgiacottage.org
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature Zilpha Keatley Snyder’s The Egypt Game, quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.bogartlibrary.org
Dance Wrecking Performance
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesA performance and conversation of “My body as the topic coming around again” will be followed by a reception. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thegeorgiareview.com/events
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Haunted House
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAThe CCSO and Sheriff John Q. Williams host a local haunted house. Ages 10 & up. Oct. 26 & 30, 5–8 p.m. FREE! (canned food donation). www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
“Extended Realities” Panel Discussion
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA cross-disciplinary panel, featuring artist Nancy Baker Cahill, will discuss intersections of art, hyper objects, ethics and law. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
Carnaval Doll Making Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake dolls using the paper mache technique in a festive environment with music, photographs and audiovisuals of Carnaval. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! https://tinyurl.com/235muyvd
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Chilling Tales
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Storyteller Donna Butler for spooky folktales from southern Appalachian and Celtic traditions. Ages 11 & up. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Mattia Pistone will present on deciphering volcano behavior in the past, present and future. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Joe Pettis. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Movies By Moonlight
Walker Park 200 Trail Creek St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the original Ghostbusters (1984). Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 7:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Open Improv Jam
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy practice open to the community. 8–9:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Annual Halloween Party
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a costume contest, prizes, games and spooktacular snacks. All ages. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. www.reblossomathens.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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Carnaval de Negros y Blancos
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the history of Carnaval through its music, theater, dance, community, diversity and joy. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Friday Frights Film
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to view this week’s horror film Dracula (1931) and enjoy free popcorn. Ages 14 & up. Fridays, 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Annual Fall Festival
Clarke County Sheriff's Office Training Center 2900 County Farm Road, Athens, GAFamily-friendly event featuring trapeze performances, hay rides, a haunted house, cake walk, trick-or-treat bags and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/clarkecosheriff
Freak Fest ’23
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDuring this Wild Rumpus kick-off party, enjoy live music, art and food vendors, DIY activities and a costume contest. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
CatVideoFest
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos. Oct. 27, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 29, 2 p.m. Oct. 30 & Nov. 1, 5:15 p.m. $7–9.75. www.athenscine.com
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
Classic Bolognese Sauce
Athens Cooks 100 Prince Ave. Suite #103, Athens, GA, United StatesChef Hunter White will guide you through making a classic Bolognese sauce. 6 p.m. $100. www.athenscooks.com
October Harvest Dinner
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesLocal chefs will cater a four-course meal with pre-dinner drinks, live music by Comer String Collective and a Halloween costume contest. 6–9 p.m. $70. www.soswhiskey.com
Night Hike
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. Registration required. Ages 8 and up. 6:30–8 p.m. $2 ACC residents, $3 non-residents. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Two Trains Running
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis production explores the social and psychological manifestations of changing attitudes toward race from the perspective of its urban, Black characters. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, 2:30 p.m $30. www.mortontheatre.com
Thriller Dance Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the Thriller dance then perform as a group. There will be drinks and a food truck, with zombie attire encouraged. All ages. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraft.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
Night Swim: Comedy After Hours
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Chase Brantley, the evening features Atlanta comedian Mark Kendall and local Athenians. 8–9 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Monster Mash Fashion Bash
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesThis Halloween fashion show features models walking down the runway wearing local designer fashion while bands play live music followed by a DJ dance party. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/byv_trubb
Boobutante
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante AIDS Foundation’s Halloween-themed ball returns and invites attendees to dress up. 9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
The Room with Greg Sestero
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Greg Sestero with a Q&A and photo-op before a screening of the film. 9:30 p.m. $20. www.athenscine.com
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