Conversations with Friends
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMs. Donna hosts a family-friendly ESL class with a focus on activities, games and fun. Snacks provided. All ages. 11 a.m.–12 p.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
Watch Party: UGA vs. Ball State
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Ball State Cardinals with food on the patio. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Watch Party: UGA vs Ball State
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Ball State Cardinals with a food truck and music by djbobfish. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
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
Georgia vs. Ball State
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Ball State Cardinals. 12 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Mama Speed Dating
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesGather together with other mothers to create new friendships and enjoy conversation. Registration required. 12:30–1:45 p.m. FREE! www.reblossomathens.com
Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Groovy Nights
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensDust off the disco ball, grab a dancing partner and enjoy tunes from the ’70s and ’80s as well as an epic lipsync battle. Proceeds benefit Project Safe. 8 p.m. $35–55. www.project-safe.org
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
Metal + Petal Annual Warehouse Sale
Metal + Petal 1068 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local interior design studio offers furniture, pillows and unique home decor. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! www.metalandpetal.com
Pointed Dip Pen Calligraphy
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use traditional writing tools to create purposeful strokes and beautiful letterforms in a calm and nurturing environment. Registration required. 1–3 p.m. $55. www.kaartist.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
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
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesUGA PhD student Maya Brooks will present on “From Slavery to the Stars: Examining the Lives and Legacies of Harriet Jacobs and Katharine Johnson.” FREE! 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Neurofabulous Caretaker Meetup
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other caregivers of neurodiverse children to make connections and provide support. All ages. 2:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Infant Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing and cuddling. Ages 0–2 years. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8-11, 5:30-6:20 p.m. Ages 12-17, 6:30-7:20 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guests the UGA Gymdogs gymnastics team. All ages. 6–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Charity Crochet
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome help make wash/dishcloths for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter’s “going home” kits. 6:30 p.m. Ages 18 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
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
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA successful actor named Michael has a dark past that may be coming back to haunt him as people around him begin dying in Riccardo Freda’s Murder Obsession. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
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
Toddler Tuesday: Animals A–Z
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime together in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies provided. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Memoir Writing Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly group, hear memoirs from others and learn tips on how to write your own. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Symposium on the Book
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis two-day event unites talks from book historians and practicing book artists to demonstrate the diversity and range of contemporary book arts and book history. Sept. 12–13, 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Curator Talk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShawnya Harris, curator of African American and African Diasporic art, will give a special talk in the galleries. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Disability Voting Rights Education Fair
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of a national, nonpartisan initiative to ensure that individuals with disabilities are registered and ready to vote in upcoming elections. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/elections
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
