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
Casa de Amistad ESL Class
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrengthen your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for adults of all nationalities. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Black Publishing in Georgia
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesPanel discussion focused on Black publishing in Georgia hosted in honor of Robert Sengstacke Abbott. Spring 2025 Signature Lecture Series. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
History of Chocolate
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA presentation will explore the history of chocolate and its health benefits with a tasting journey. Ages 16 & up. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
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
Monthly Movie Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesImprov group Take This! will perform an abridged version of movie favorites. Third Tuesdays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Happy Accidents Improv
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFree Play Improv Acting Studio will perform a comedy show. 7:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Open House & My Georgia Promise Scholarship Info Session
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesParents of prospective students for the 2025-2026 school year are invited. Registration required. Jan. 22 & Feb. 19, 8:30 a.m. www.athensacademy.org
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
Artful Conversation: Kent Monkman
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesMallory Lind, associate curator of education, will lead a discussion about Kent Monkman’s painting “asinnajaq.” 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
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
Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary followed by a Q&A session with James Carville and film director Matt Tyrnauer. 5 p.m. (VIP reception), 6 p.m. libs.uga.edu
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
YA Craft Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to create felt pennant flag with all materials provided. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Intro to FL Studio
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn basics in the studio with resident art instructor Zakk Wilder. Registration required. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
How To Chain Trip: Making Human Music with AI
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWriter and musician Claire L. Evans will give a presentation followed by a discussion with Athens musicians Marcel Sletten and Oliver Domingo. 6 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Johnstone Lecture
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPeter Zale will discuss his work with conservation horticulture, plant exploration, plant breeding and living collections. 6:30 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Peter Essick discusses and signs copies of his new book Work in Progress, a collection of aerial photographs of construction sites in the Atlanta Metro area. book. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/workinprogress
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Pachinko Pop
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1977 Japanese sci-fi horror Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Jesterpalooza
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of jester short films with a live music performance. 7 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
MCU Trivia
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.bbtheatres.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
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. Feb. 20–21, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
25th Anniversary Empty Bowl Fundraiser & Luncheon
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia, this annual event raises funds and spreads awareness about food access and security. SOLD OUT! 11 a.m. www.foodbanknega.org
Red Cross Blood Drive
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesDonors of all blood types are encouraged to contribute. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athensacademy.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
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate the month of February with a fried catfish and shrimp supper, and a variety of live music. 4:30–7 p.m. $15.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Emerging Scholars Symposium
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Sheila Barker is the keynote speaker for the symposium about “Beyond the Center: Art Histories from the Periphery.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. First come, first served. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
