The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages celebrating Halloween with a costume contest. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals Warehouse Sale
Planet Earth Rocks and Crystals 135 Mill Center Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe warehouse is open to the public to browse over 6,000 square feet of crystals and specimens. Oct. 3–4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Oct. 5, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
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
Two Year Anniversary Celebration
Creative Space 2500 W Broad Street, Suite 606, Athens, United StatesLearn more about the space and network with fellow creatives with refreshments supplied. 1:30–4 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/creativespaceath
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesThis play within a play is an award–winning comedy that goes off the rails. Sept. 27–28 & Oct. 4–5, 7 p.m. Sept. 29 & Oct. 6, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
The Legend of Georgia McBride
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhen a drag show comes to town Elvis impersonator Casey trades in his role as “The King” to become an all-out queen. Oct. 4–5 & 10–12, 8 p.m. Oct. 6 & 13, 2 p.m. $20. www.townandgownplayers.org
Winning the Cold War
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how the U.S. used foreign economic policy to cripple the Soviet economy and control its collapse. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Opening Reception
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEvan Michael Bush’s exhibition “Death Becomes Him” features a macabre series of oil paintings and pen and ink works. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Apalachee High School Rally
100 Court Street 100 Court St, Monroe, United StatesMoms Demand Action and Indivisible Georgia District 10 lead a rally for gun regulations. 5 p.m. FREE! www.indivisiblega10.com
Director Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDirector Mac Escalante will discuss his upcoming film Aubrey’s Understandings. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Roller Derby Percentage Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the Classic City Roller Derby with percentages fundraising for the team. 6–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic Comedy Showcase
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Fine Motor Monday
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork one-on-one with your child using a selection of educational items that contain small parts. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Black/Indigenous Solidarities
221 Leconte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDeLisa D. Hawkes will discuss writer Olivia Ward Bush-Banks. 12:30 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn 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. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Monday Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1987 campy vampire classic The Lost Boys. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gothic Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of 1973’s Kill Baby…Kill (7 p.m.) and Legend of Hell House (8:30 p.m.). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Queer Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Toddler Tuesday: Boo Bash
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Yoga with Mary
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensBring your own mat to join in this open yoga class. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment. Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Art CenterParticipate in a workshop on making a Zentangle Octahedron ornament with a tassel. 12:30–2:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensfiber.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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Taylor-Grady House Spotlight
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTour the historic home and learn more about special events in the space as a venue with local vendors. RSVP by email. 5–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Second and Fourth 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 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Reiki Circle
Serenity Attunement 160 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect in meditation and learn more about Reiki. Second Tuesdays, 6 p.m. $22. www.serenityattunement.com
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Math Circle
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBuild a foundational understanding of math principles using games and puzzles. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
TSPLOST Submission Workshop
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALocal government officials will be available to walk people through the project submission process. Oct. 8 & 10, 6–8 p.m. Oct. 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/tsplost
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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
