Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Valentine Craft Party
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate themed crafts for friends and family, play hopscotch and more. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. $3 (resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Food Safety Workshop
Strickland Pride Produce 1129 Athens Road, Crawford, United StatesFood safety experts will provide essential insights into proper food handling, storage and packaging. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Models for Shared Stewardship
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesShalini Le Gall will discuss new forms of stewardship for contemporary Indigenous art focused on long-term relationships with artists and communities. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Valentine’s Day Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA guided paddle on the river for all ages and experience levels. Registration required. 5 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Cacao Ceremony
Sangha Yoga Studio 834 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesThis heart fortifying experience will include drumming, sipping, gentle stretching, breathwork and savasana. Registration required. 5 p.m. $25. www.healingartscentre.net
Valentine’s Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesSample five wines from different regions. 5 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Blacksmithing Workshop: Steel Hearts
Metal Shop Fantasy Camp 1071 Jamestown Boulevard, #501, WatkinsvilleSparks fly as students forge a steel bar into the shape of a heart. All tools and materials included. 6–8 p.m. $130. www.metalshopfantasycamp.com
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
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Valentine’s Day Sushi Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a sushi dinner and an all ages workshop to learn essential techniques of sushi preparation. 6:30 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Feast with the Gods
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDress in your best mythological costume and enjoy Greek food, followed by a planetarium program hearing tales of the gods. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $30. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Valentine’s Moonlight Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a guided hike and discover local trails by moonlight. 8 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
The Perfect Pair
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic recreation of a game show where any group of two is welcome to compete for who knows each other best. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
Eloquent Nude Exposition
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the award-winning documentary Eloquent Nude followed by a discussion with a photographer and models and live music by Dreamlily. 8 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Environmental Philosopher’s Walk
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Lilly Branch Bird Club will lead a bird watching walk. Binoculars provided. 10 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/lillybranchbirdclub
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
STEAM Saturday: What Was It Like?
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate Georgia’s history with hands-on fun. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Community Class Day
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out different dance classes for all different skill levels. Registration required. 1:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org/upcoming-events
Tween Saturday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a movie, crafts, snacks and games. 2–4 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of East Athens, from historically being home to Athens’ Black working-class families to its changes today. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Spite Marriage
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleA play about unrequited love and revenge with a live piano accompaniment. 2 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Atheist Society of Athens
Jittery Joe's 1480 Baxter St, Athens, GANon-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Opening Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe 2025 Members’ Showcase features a variety of mixed media works from ATHICA members. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Sip n’ Paint
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy drinks and appetizers while painting an orchid led by a local artist. Supplies provided. 6 p.m. & 8 p.m. $60. botgarden.uga.edu
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Amanda and Rob Setili and live music by the Fiddlebone. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag Brunch
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy some brunch and the first performance of 2025 with “Love vs. Hate” themed drag entertainment. 11 a.m. $25. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest in home improvement, remodeling, outdoor living and more. Feb. 14, 12–6 p.m. Feb. 15, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 16, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.classiccenter.com
Love at First Bite
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesPairing of wines, truffles and strawberries dipped in chocolate with an evening of live music. Feb. 14, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Feb. 15, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Feb. 16, 12:30–6 p.m. $42. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.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
For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAfter their visit 50 years earlier, siblings are called back to Neverland and must face aging and the allure of never growing up. Feb. 7–8 & 13–14, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org
John Proctor is the Villain
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre production drawing parallels between a high school English classroom in rural Georgia and Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. Feb. 13–15 & 19–22, 8 p.m. Feb. 16 & 23, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18 (general). www.ugatheatre.com/proctor
World Whale Day Celebration
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAThe Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History present short films, a discussion of whales and artifacts from the collection. 2–4 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.gmnhfriends.org
Sunday Afternoon 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
