Artist Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Tulsa-based artist Rachel B. Hayes will discuss her textile-based works. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Artist Reception

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

The exhibitions “Cloudland,” “The Art of the Mixtape” and “Below the Surface” will be on view. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Opening Reception

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

The exhibition “Material Archive” features individual and collaborative works by Amanda Britton and Johanna Norry, who will be present to discuss their work. 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Garden Party

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the start of the semester and the opening of a new installation in the sculpture garden with refreshments. Registration required. 4:30–6:30 p.m. $15. bit.ly/rachelhayes

Poetry for the People

Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Poet Laureate Mikhayla Robinson Smith and special guests will read poetry. All ages. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Athens Improv Festival

Athens Improv Festival

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

The third annual festival spans three days, with events featuring local and regional improvisers and comedians. Aug. 21–23, 6–11 p.m. $20 (day pass), $50 (weekend pass). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Evening Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 6:45 p.m.  $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

New Moon in Virgo Cacao Ceremony

Shakti Power Yoga 940 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy a cacao ceremony and a sound bath. $35–45. 7 p.m. www.shaktiyogaathens.com

Planet Queer Prom

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Athens Pride & Queer Collective’s annual Queer Prom hosts an all-night dance party, with a flash tattoo fundraiser at Pink Goblin this year. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $20. www.athenspride.org

Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

TIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance performances, live music, DJs and social dancing. 7 p.m.–1 a.m. $20. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com

Night Creatures

Night Creatures

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about nocturnal creatures and look for bio-fluorescent critters on this guided walk. Registration & waiver required. 8:45 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Free Yoga Weekend

Free Yoga Weekend

Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy two days of classes, giveaways and more. Registration required. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com

Morning River Paddle

Morning River Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Ritmos Y Raices Dance Conference

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

TIMBAthens is hosting a three-day event, tonight featuring dance workshops and a social featuring DJ Mane and Mr. Clahvay. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15/class, $20/social, $45/day pass. www.ritmosyraicesathens.com

A Bridge to the Past

Bridge History

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Opening Reception

State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Meredith Raiford Akins’ exhibition “Up in the Trees” featuring colorful nature-inspired works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu

Artist Talk

tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Artists from the group exhibition “Cloth: Untied & United” featuring non-traditional textile works will discuss their art. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com

Shelter Building

Shelter Building

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn the basics of primitive shelter building in the woods. 3 p.m. $5/person, $parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Drawing Portraits in Charcoal

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

Artist Hilda Kurtz leads a workshop connected to the “Women of Courage” exhibition. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Comedy Open Mic

Comedy Open Mic

MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Show up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Marigold Farmers Market

Marigold Farmers Market

100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United States

Vendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com

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

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

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

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Pinball Tournament

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Casual and beginner-friendly with prizes and giveaways. 7–9 p.m. $5 entry & coin drop. [email protected]

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Shih Tzu Not Trivia

Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia

The Peacock King

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1988 action fantasy film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Lunch & Learn

Lunch & Learn

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

ESL

ESL

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

Learn and improve English skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Tiki Taco Tuesday

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com

Genealogy Night at the Library

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

An after-hours event designed to help begin or expand family history research. 5:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Athens Photography Guild

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

Atlanta photographer Glen VarnHagen will present on the essential steps for planning a photography-focused trip. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Boots & Brews Line Dancing

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn the line dancing basics from host Lindsay before the floor opens for social dancing. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Athentic Movie Night

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the musical classic Singin’ In The Rain. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com