Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-nominated play examines the experiences of freed African Americans during the early stages of the Great Migration. Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $30 (adv.), $35. www.mortontheatre.com
Beetlejuice Jr.
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMusical based on the original movie with a cast drawn from 16 area schools. Dec. 6–8, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 2:30 p.m. $15–20. www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
From Swastika to Jim Crow
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 2000 documentary about Jewish refugee scholars teaching at historically Black colleges before and during the second World War. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Cobbham by Candlelight
Contact for Location GA, United StatesThe annual Historic Athens Holiday Gala offers a tour of homes alongside curated local food, beverages and live entertainment. 3:30–9:30 p.m. $80–150. www.historicathens.com
Deck the Hollow
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holidays in lights with live music, animal encounters and photo opportunities. Dec. 6–8 & 13–15, 5:30–7:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/BearHollowZoo
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 Courtenay Cholovich. 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
Holiday Maker’s Market
Sew Sew Studio 2971 Monroe Hwy., Bogart, United StatesBrowse bags, ornaments, stocking stuffers, crochet accessories, home goods and more. 4–7 p.m. www.sewsewstudio.com
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
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
Teen Craft Night
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMake felt ornaments, ugly (paper) sweaters and DIY buttons. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Ornament Workshop
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensCapture favorite moments by creating a personalized ornaments. Ages 4–11. Registration required. 6–7:30 p.m. $5 (resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.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
Toddler Tuesday: Snow Day
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]
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Fibercraft Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a covered dish luncheon and handmade gift exchange. 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
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
Teen Media Arts Club Screening
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesClub members will present works they’ve created throughout the year. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
College Financial Literacy and You
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to prepare for funding college, how to find aid and what FAFSA is. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Polar Express Bedtime Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesWear your pajamas, grab a blanket and join Ms. Donna for train songs and a reading of the Polar Express. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
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
Irish Christmas in America
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe family-friendly performance features lively instrumental tunes and old-style Irish dancing. 7 p.m. $32.50–36.50. www.classiccenter.com
Rak The Watt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStudents of the Sangha Yoga Studio at the Healing Arts Centre and special guests will showcase belly dances of different styles. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.40watt.com
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Suicide Prevention Training
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Registration required. 9 a.m. FREE! www.nuci.org/qpr
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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for tactile and sensory fun that builds fine motor skills, and leave with your own masterpiece. 11 a.m. 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
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
Train LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create with a Polar Express theme. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Windows Computers for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesUse Windows 11 laptops to learn about computer memory, storage, programs and files. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Board Game Night
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTeens are invited to play a variety of games from classics to newer titles. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
