Celebrating 75 Years with Historic Athens
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens will present on the museum’s rich history through a lecture, vintage photographs and compelling narratives. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Celebrate Faith: Sacred Texts in Various Religious Traditions
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis panel discussion with local faith leaders will focus on the sacred texts in their traditions. FREE! 2–3 p.m. www.athenslibrary.libcal.com/calendar
Sonny Angel Trading & Coloring Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel collections to trade or browse the store’s specials, and enjoy freebies and coloring. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
Yappy Hour
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn honor of National Dog Day, join the AAHS and the Graduate for a fundraiser with live music, special cocktails, vendors, a donation-based giveaway and more. Dogs welcome. $12. 5–7 p.m. www.graduatehotels.com/happenings-us
KACCB Dirty Dance Party
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKACCB’s fundraiser will include dance performances, open dance floor time, food, face painting, a photo booth and raffles. 5–9 p.m. $5. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty
As You Like It
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Classic City Shakespeare Company’s Summer Shakesfaire concludes with the classic play As You Like It. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityshakespeare.org
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Athens Westie Night
The Studio Athens 160 Tracy St. Unit 8, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a beginner dance lesson for West Coast Swing at 7 p.m. before the floor opens up for social dancing. No experience or partner required. 7–10 p.m. $5–10. www.facebook.com/AthensSwingCentral
Latin Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis social hosted by UGA Salsa Club and SALSAthens will feature a DJ spinning tunes with a salsa class before the dance floor opens. 8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (class). $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
Free Yoga Weekend
Fuel Hot Yoga 398 Foundry Street, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a variety of classes for all skill levels, with giveaways and store discounts. Registration required. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.fuelhotyoga.com/free-yoga-weekend
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Cuban Salsa
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin UGA Salsa Club for lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Sundays, 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.ugasalsaclub.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Gentle Hatha Yoga
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMcKenzie Raymond from Feel Free Yoga leads this class. All skill levels welcome. Mondays, 1–2 p.m. $5 (CAL members), $10 (non-members). [email protected]
Top Secret Movie Marathon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome early, stay late—movie screenings all night. 4 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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 Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesA sleepy town is shocked by a series of bizarre deaths and only the town’s health inspector suspects an invasion of killer gastropods is to blame in the incredibly goopy Slugs. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
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. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Lunchtime Time Machine
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Michael Winship will discuss the question why were so many “witches” executed at Salem? 12:45 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
West Broad Farmers Market and Garden
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Tuesdays, 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesKatie Hudnall is an artist, woodworker and educator who will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
No Phone Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDisconnect to connect with a phone-free, laptop-free happy hour. Every Tuesday, 6–9 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Tour at Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesChristina A. West is an artist whose practice is rooted in politics of the gaze using sculpture, video and photography and will speak about her work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Opening Reception
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the exhibition “Full Circle” featuring 26 Athens artists with music, special cocktails and art for sale. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/rookandpawn
CCHS Iliad Creative Celebration
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the work of students part of Clarke Central High School’s iliad literary-art magazine. www.hendershotsathens.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Every Wednesday, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Big Lebowski Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your movie-themed trivia knowledge to win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m; Wednesdays at 6 p.m. www.athenspetanque.org
