Visiting Artist Lecture
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesKaryn Sandlos will deliver the 2024 Aralee Strange Lecture “Learning from Loss: Pedagogies of Art, Creativity and Change.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Intro to Comedy Writing with Rich Talarico
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThe TV comedy writer veteran Rich Talarico will share insights and writing techniques. 6 p.m. $75. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
Bowling for Bottoms
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will include socializing and duckpin bowling in benefit of the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 6:30–8:30 p.m. $20. www.athensareadiaperbank.com
Avid Poetry Series
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesPoet Michael Dumanis will be in conversation with local author Sabrina Orah Mark about his book Creature. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Karen Wells, Paul Eubig and Dax Ovid will present on “What Professors Say, What Students Remember, and Why it Matters for Science Communication.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headlining comedian Amber North and special guests. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
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. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.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
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Don’t Tell Comedy
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA secret lineup of comedians not announced until they appear on stage. 7:30 p.m. $25. www.donttellcomedy.com
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
George Rigden: George-eous
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of interactive musical comedy with UK performer George Rigden. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquid.com
Athens Run for Ahmaud Arbery
AADM Justice Center and Bookstore 3700 Atlanta Hwy. (Georgia Square Mall, 1st floor), Athens, GA, United StatesAn annual 2.3 mile walk/run event to honor and celebrate the life of Ahmaud Arbery and raise awareness on citizen arrest and hate crime legislation. 8–11 a.m. FREE! Donations suggested. www.aadmovement.org
Orchid Repotting Class
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe horticulture staff will lead a repotting class for those with their own orchid and pot. Register for individual sessions. 9–11 a.m. $15. www.botgarden.uga.edu
The Art of Speaking
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Fine Arts Academy hosts instructor Dr. Leslie Gordon as they lead a workshop on the physical and mental aspects of speaking well. 9 a.m. $80. www.tinyurl.com/ArtofSpeaking-Registration
Civil Rights Bus Tour
Downtown Athens AthensThe tour is an immersive journey through Athens-Clarke County civil rights history stopping at significant locations. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/echoesofthepasttour
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. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/planetearthrocksandcrystals
Open Studio Coffee Meet & Greet
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet other artists, tour the studios and ask questions about studio membership. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Open Studio Coffee Meet & Greet
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThose interested in learning more about membership can meet other artists, tour the studios and ask questions. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/7350/Open-Studio-Membership
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Fairy Hair with Southern Sparkle
Sisters of the Moon 297 Prince Ave, Suite 17, Athens, United StatesShine up for spring with a fairy hair tinsel session. 12–5 p.m. FREE! www.shopsotm.com
Learn Basic Miniature Painting
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Dancefx Community Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore different styles of dance at different levels with a day full of trial classes. Registration for individual classes suggested. 1:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Artist Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographer Jason Thrasher will discuss his exhibition “Kashi Washi” with gallery hours open at ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances by local comedians Yoshee, Billy Willig, Olivia Steele and Piere Escargot with host Mookie G. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
O-Bomb Comedy Show
Sister Louisa's Church Bar 254 W Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesHosted by Andrew Weaver, headlining comedian Tamar Rubin will be supported by Sherry with a “Deep Fake” drag show to follow. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/sisterlouisasgloryhole
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
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
History Lecture Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesGuest Lecturer Rod Davis will be presenting on the naval battles for Guadalcanal. FREE! 2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Circadian Flight
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s advanced students will perform an aerial dance that explores life between night and day featuring trapeze, fabrics and pole acts. Feb. 23, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. $15 (adults), $10 (students/children). www.canopystudio.org
Yoga and Art
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeditate, make some marks on paper and chill out with some yoga led by Ruth Allen. 2–4 p.m. $40 suggested donation. www.athica.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Athens Historical Society presents author Michael L. Thurmond in celebration of his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia. 3–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Dancing Through Light
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe East Athens Educational Dance Center presents its annual production highlighting many different forms of dance. Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Feb. 25, 3 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18. www.mortontheatre.com
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
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
Free 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
