Meet the Distiller with Chemist Spirits
The National 232 West Hancock Avenue, AthensDrop in for a guided tasting and meet and greet with Chemist Spirits founder and UGA alum Danielle Donaldson. 5 p.m. FREE! www.thenationalrestaurant.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
Paws, Pups and Pops
ACC Animal Services 125 Buddy Christian Way, Athens, GA, United StatesThe shelter is staying open late for an adoption event with free King of Pops popsicles, pupsicles to give the shelter dogs, and a free bag of food, collar and leash for any adopted dog. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/Athenspets
Boybutante Fall Bingo
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay Bingo with your favorite Boybutante queens to win prizes, hosted by Sophia Lorent, Lacie Bruce and Karmella Macchiato. 6 p.m. (doors). FREE! ($10 Bingo card). www.40watt.com
Artist Q&A
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibiting artist Ansley West Rivers and curator Erin Dunn will discuss their work in creating “Ansley West Rivers: Holding Time” currently on display. 6:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Clifford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a film screening by Three Star Cinema. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Gigantic Stamp Party
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your creativity and clean solid-colored clothing that you’d like to stamp. All ages. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Athens Reads Together Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Miss Rebecca for stories and songs with special guest Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. All ages. 10:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Open Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for activities that help build brain function and encourage early literacy. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Diamond Hill Farm Stand
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVegetables and fresh flowers are available on hand and pre-ordered. Every Thursday, 4–6 p.m. www.diamondhillfarmathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall 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. Sept. 14–17. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Masturbation Ritual Workshop
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesExplore the world of pleasure and redefine your relationship with it in a class led by Amanda Auchebpaugh. 6 p.m. $25. www.shopsotm.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. Every second Thursday, 6–7:30 p.m. $25 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
Dr. David Hurst Thomas
Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library 300 S. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn illustrated talk describing the exhibition of “Indigenous Georgia and Franciscan Survivance at Mission Santa Catalina de Guale (1570-1680).” 6-7:30 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
“Arrested Development” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “Arrested Development” trivia knowledge with host Erin. Costumes encouraged with a best costume prize. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMichael Reynolds, editor-in-chief of independent publisher Europa Editions, will discuss the founding of the business and world of independent publishing. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Community Chorus
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCommunity chorus dedicated to providing space for community-led singing. Second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p.m. FREE! ringunn6.wixsite.com/athcommunitychorus
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Best of Atlanta Comedy
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLaughing Skull Lounge and Aubrey Entertainment present the best of Atlanta’s comedians. 7 p.m. (doors). $12–75. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
We’ll Meet Again
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn inspiring story about overcoming adversity told with wry humor and the music of the 1930s–1940s. 7:30 p.m. $36.60–50.50. www.classiccenter.com
“The Book of Life”
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis uplifting theatrical experience blends storytelling, shadow puppetry and drumming to explore how people contend with tragedy through the joyful assertion of life. 7:30 p.m. $30–40. pac.uga.edu
Art Party Extravaganza
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate five new exhibitions in the galleries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Secret Comedy Show
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesFrom standup to improv and alternative comedy, every week will feature something unique. Thursdays, 8 p.m. $5–7. www.athenscomedy.ticketleap.com
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through amazing obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $12.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
Oconee County Library Friends Fall 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. Sept. 14–17. 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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Legacy: Vince Dooley, 1932-2022”
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEach home football game weekend, fans can take a free tour of the exhibition “Legacy: Vince Dooley” displaying original artifacts and rarely seen photos of the late UGA head coach. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCome listen to and practice Spanish songs and stories. Knowledge of Spanish not required. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Celebrate Recovery Free Dinner
Living Hope Church 2150 Lexington Rd., Athens, United StatesChrist-centered 12-step program to help anyone with heart hurt, hang-up or habit. Free childcare, and bus route accessible. 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 6:30 p.m. (large group). FREE! 706-207-2396
90 Carlton: Autumn 2023
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art for a reception featuring a first look at the exhibition “Where Shadows Cross.” Registration recommended. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $15. www.georgiamuseum.org
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a RPG game with others on Discord. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Comedians in Chairs Getting Conversational
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA night of improvisational responses to various adult-themed prompts followed by a discussion with a panel of local comedians. 8–9:30 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse the studio’s collection of local artist-made pots for sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Oconee County Library Friends Fall 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. Sept. 14–17. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Parachute Storytime!
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a morning of parachute play, a variety of stories, music and movement. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Rosh Hashanah Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate and learn more about the Jewish holiday with a story, snack and craft. Best for ages 5 & up. 11 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
West Broad Farmers Market
West Broad Farmers Market 1573 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe market offers fresh produce, locally raised meat and eggs, baked goods, flowers, artisan goods and more. Online ordering is available Sundays–Thursdays for drive-thru pick up. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.wbfm.locallygrown.net
Abnormal Bazaar
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis market features vendors selling soaps, jewelry, vintage, vinyl and more. Third Saturdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.theindiesouth.com
Dungeons & Dragons
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWhether looking for a group to play with or if you just want to give it a try, this adult Dungeons & Dragons group is beginner friendly. Registration required. 12:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/events
