Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
Opening Reception
Foyer 135 Park Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesBrooklyn-based artist Amelia Briggs will have paintings on display. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Parents’ Night Out
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesChildren will enjoy an evening of recreational activities, crafts, dancing and pizza dinner. Ages 5–12. Registration required. 5–8 p.m. $7 (ACC resident), $10.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Art Reception and Book Launch
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of Skeleton in the Art Closet, the second book in Gail Karwoski’s watercolor mystery series, and the watercolor painting exhibit by WOW. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.com
Beloved Apothecary’s Sacred Space
1001 Winterville Rd. Athens, GA, United StatesThis week’s gathering serving alcohol alternative beverages will highlight energy reading and balancing with Kim Long. Fridays, 6 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/beloved_apothecary
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
“Seinfeld” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Seinfeld” trivia knowledge with host Erin to win prizes. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Family Day: Art and Tech
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the galleries and play Art Cart games, then make tech-inspired art. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Opening Reception
Tif Sigfrids 393 N. Finley St., AthensThe exhibition “Tidal Locking” features paintings by New York artist Margaux Ogden. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.tifsigfrids.com
45th Annual MLK Awards Banquet
Georgia Center for Continuing Education 1197 S Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesThe banquet honors individuals and organizations that have made contributions to human relations and also awards scholarships to high school seniors. 5 p.m. www.humanrelationscouncil.org/mlk-awards-banquet
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works will be on display. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
A Better Trip
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPsychedelic astronaut Shane Mauss will perform comedy that combines science, art and psychedelics. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $27.50–40. www.mortontheatre.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
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Masako Onodera and Mary Hallam Pearse will discuss their exhibition “Onodera & Pearse: Contrasts and Correlations” featuring sculpture works. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Ecumenical Service
Milledge Avenue Baptist Church 1690 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis service is a formal observance of the life and goals of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 4 p.m. FREE! www.humanrelationscouncil.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
ACC Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAMore than 30 different community organizations, schools and churches will host volunteer service projects. Online registration closes Jan. 12, limited walk-up registration available. 8:30–9:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/mlkday
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
Athens MLK Day Parade and Music Festival
Downtown Athens AthensThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and the United Group of Artists Music Association host the eighth annual parade. Vendors and participants can still register. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athmlkparade.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 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
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter potential rock star TJ has both hands severed off, he meets a woman and her geeky friends who introduce him to techno music and robotic hands in Vibrations. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Veterans Coffee Hour
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesSit down with a veteran and have coffee and conversation. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
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. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.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
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 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesMasako Onodera utilizes craft techniques in her art and connects the audience emotionally to the materials and will speak about her work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
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
Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2003 documentary film about the American South followed by a musical performance by Jim White. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
Wine Tasting
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWines from Obsidian Wine Co. will be served along with small bites. 6:30 p.m. $40. www.tappedathens.com/upcomingevents
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
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
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
Warm Up With a Chili Taste-Off
Rocksprings Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., Athens, GA, United StatesPart of the Culinary Masters series, a cooking program for adults with developmental disabilities, experiment with recipes and taste the results. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5 (ACC residents), $7.50 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
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
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Whiskies of Mainland Europe
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensExperience the rich and diverse flavors of mainland Europe’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Reparations Action
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
