Dance Sampler
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA dance students will perform faculty and student choreographed works in progress. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 12:15–12:45 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Cornhole Tournament
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the classic outdoor game with proceeds benefiting Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia. 5–8 p.m. $25. www.hopehaven.net
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
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight yoga with Miles Bunch. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Opening Reception
The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski St., Suite 1600, Athens, United States“Light + pressure” features firefly photography on metal by Mark Magnarella and embossed abstracts on handmade paper by Ben Sidney Rouse. 6–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmagna.com, www.rouseartwork.com
Mythos & Machinations
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Opera Theatre presents an evening of familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Whose Game Show is it Anyway?
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesImprov night featuring the age-old form of classic game shows. 8–10 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment with a Kellie Divine and Jenn Sparx Birthday Bash. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.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
Pottery Open Studio
Regina Mandell's Studio 1063 West Hancock Avenue, Athens, GARegina Mandell will host a holiday sale at her pottery studio. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.reginamandell.com
All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSisters of the Moon inaugural event celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
The Christmas Escape
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJeanette Waddell, featured storyteller at the Harriet Tubman Museum, recounts the William and Ellen Craft story. Ages 14 & up. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Tween Builder’s Stem Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in and build your own creations with STEM toys. Ages 8-12. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Heritage Walk: Tour of Carr’s Hill
Carr's Hill 594 Oconee St, Athens, GATour one of the first developed areas of Athens with Maxine Pinson Easom co-author of Across the River: The People, Places, and Culture of East Athens. 2–4 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Georgia vs. Ole Miss
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Mississippi Rebels. 3:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Opening Reception
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesNoah James Saunders’ exhibition “Wire and Shadow – Portraits of Poems” will be on display before it heads to the West Coast. 4–8 p.m. FREE! www.noahjamessaunders.com
Opening Reception
150 Barrow St. 150 Barrow St., Athens“Inside Jobs” is a group show curated by Minnie Black and Marcel Sletten of Primordial Void with musical performances by Reed Winckler and Karina Teichert. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.primordial-void.com
Adoption Awareness
Cornerstone Church 4680 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Adoption Day by hearing from prospective adoptive agencies, listening to stories of children ready for adoption and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.cornerstoneathens.cc
All Are Welcome Annual Fall Market
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesSisters of the Moon inaugural event celebrating queer, POC and local artisans with an inclusive marketplace. Oct. 11–12, 10 a.m–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Boybutante Drag Brunch
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a breakfast buffet with drag performances by Boybutante’s queens and kings. 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. $25. www.facebook.com/boybutante
Treehouse Squared Fall Fest
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Treehouse Zine and Treehouse Kid and Craft for candle-making, zine-making, music and more. All ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousezine.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
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
Mother Courage & Her Children
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a play about Mother Courage navigating a post-apocalyptic war to support her children. Nov. 9–10 & 15–18, 8 p.m. Nov. 12 & 19, 2 p.m. $6 (UGA students), $18 (public). www.ugatheatre.com
Sunday Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Mythos & Machinations
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Opera Theatre presents an evening of familiar favorites and lesser-known works. Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 3 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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]
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Lunch & Learn
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesTrina Gaither’s talk “Beans, The Perfect Vegetable” focuses how to grow and use a select varieties from Georgia, and there will be samples, seeds and recipes. 12 p.m. FREE! www.oglethorpefol.org
Beginner Adult Learn to Ride
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to ride a bike in a safe and friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/trails
Vietnamese Class Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen teaches the basics of Vietnamese to adult learners of all levels. 6 p.m. 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Upcycling Workshop
The Winterville Center for Community & Culture 371 N. Church St, Athens, GA, United StatesBring an article of clothing and Jamil of “Z as in” will help you create something new. 6–8 p.m. $10. www.wintervillecenter.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEsra Mirze Santesso will discuss and sign copies of her book Muslim Comics and Warscape Witnessing. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Meditation Monday
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesJoin others for a collective tarot reading followed by a guided meditation, breath work, journal prompts and more. All ages. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
ACC Federation of Neighborhoods
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesThe Federation of Neighborhoods informs neighborhoods about local issues that affect them. This month’s topic is homelessness in Athens. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/federationofneighborhoods
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Holiday Open House
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy vendors, refreshments, door prizes and a selfie with Santa. 9:30 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lexingtonvintageathens
Historic Athens History Hour
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHope Iglehart will discuss “Looking Back Over the Years” and The Athena Awards. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesWeaver Bonnie Montgomery will demonstrate making patterned rag rugs, and members can show and tell their latest projects. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.org
