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
Host Your Own Tabletop Game
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your tabletop game or use a library provided one and join friends to play. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibary.org/oconee
Sandy Creek BBQ, Blues & Cruise-In
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis inaugural event features blues bands, a unique and classic car cruise-in, and local barbecue and food vendors. 2–7 p.m. www.accgov.com/sandycreekcarshow
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
Women’s Health Forum
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensHouse of Representatives candidates Eric Gisler and Andrew Ferguson will discuss recent state legislative changes and their impact on women’s health with local physicians. 4:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Dan Alten from Louisville, KY. Sundays, 9–10:30 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
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
Hook and Needle
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesA crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Bat Festival
Heritage Park 2543 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, United StatesThis inaugural festival will feature informational talks by bat experts, museum specimens, kids activities, a bat costume contest and a new bat-themed mural by Will Eskridge. 3–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Club Ned Anime Society
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAfter a growth hormone experiment goes awry, a swarm of giant rats invade a college campus in Gnaw: Food Of The Gods 2. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment (11 a.m.). Improve your American English pronunciation skills (12 p.m.). Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays. FREE! [email protected]
White Cane Awareness Day Celebration
ACC City Hall 301 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual community event recognizing and honoring the many achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans, followed by a group walk. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Historic Athens History Hour
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of St. Mary’s Hospital, its advancements in medical technology and influential figures. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.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
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
Sonic Alchemy Sound Experience
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesBring a yoga mat and enjoy the utilization of specific instruments to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. $35. www.wintervillecenter.com
Art History Faculty Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAssociate professor of Art History Isabelle Loring Wallace will present “On Duchamp, Johns, and Fountains.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesGeorgia Writer Hall of Fame Honoree Wyatt Prunty will read some poetry followed by a Q&A. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesClarke County School District’s student art exhibition “INSPIRE” will be on view with musical performances by high school string groups. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/exhibits
District Attorney Candidate Forum
Hill Chapel Baptist Church 1692 W Hancock Ave, Athens, United StatesCandidates DA Deborah Gonzalez and challenger Kalki Yalamanchili will discuss their campaigns. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.westerncircuitda.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
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Faculty Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Nell Andrew, professor of art history, for a gallery program focused on two new works by conceptual artist Sol Lewitt. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Trunk or Treat
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesDress up for trunk or treat, pumpkin painting and a haunted house. Ages 5–12. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Southern Sips Happy Hour
Five and Ten 1073 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis casual social event highlights food and drink with information and fundraising for Wholesome Wave Georgia. 5–7 p.m. $25. onecau.se/southern-sips
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
