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. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Podcasting for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to record and edit a podcast using audio editor Audacity. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Open Studio
Chase Park Warehouse, Unit 4, Suite #10 159 Oneta St. Unit 4 Suite 10, Athens, United StatesArtist Christina Habibi’s work will be on view. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.habibiart.com
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPainter Joe Leone’s exhibition “Inner Forms” will be on view with live music. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Twilight Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Tim Pruitt and team improvise their own version of the popular vampire film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flying Squid 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
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Roast Battle Finals
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Hallmark Holiday Community Event
Hallmark Mobile Home Park 702 Spring Valley Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore a variety of resources and discover ways to support the Athens community. 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/stormwater
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
Bulldog Olympians Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesTour the new exhibit “Bulldog Olympians: A Celebration of UGA’s Olympic History” each Friday before home football games. 3 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Hot Pad Sewing
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make hot pads either by hand or with a sewing machine. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Shop Small Crawl
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAShop at over 35 women-owned shops, pop-ups and business for a variety of locally crafted or artful items with an afterparty to follow. Shop, 4–8 p.m. Event, 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/womenownedathens
Rhyme & Reason
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA teen literary café to discuss and practice new strategies for writing. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA’s BFA Fall 2024 Capstone Exhibition “Nothing Gold” features ceramics, paintings, photography and more. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Harry Potter Trivia
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesDress up in costume and test your Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts series trivia knowledge. 6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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
Narrative Improv Graduation Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Open House
Bendzunas Glass Studio and Gallery 89 W. South Ave., Comer, United StatesCelebrate the shop’s anniversary with glass blowing demonstrations and browsing its pottery and glass. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Find Bendzunas Glass on Facebook
Bag of Books Sale
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleBrowse books for sale. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $10/bag. Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Saturday Book Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L’Engle to discuss with the group. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Pet Treat Tasting
Tractor Supply Co. 4420 Lexington Rd, Athens, United StatesBring your pet to sample a variety of pet treats available. 12:30–2 p.m. FREE! www.tractorsupply.com
UGA vs. UMass
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the UMass Minutemen. 12:45 p.m www.georgiadogs.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
The Rowdy Rooster 123 Main Street, Lexington, GeorgiaAuthor Barbara Lee Laubert will read from her book A Mother’s Yearning & Thankfulness Along the Path of Life. 1–3 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/RowdyRoosterLexington
Author Talk & Book Signing
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesCelebrate the release of William Charles Conner’s Out of Penumbra, the final book in his memoir trilogy. 1:30 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
The Gaming Lounge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to enjoy a variety of gaming options including Nintendo Switch, PS5, board games, community decks and more. 2–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Little Characters Theater Troupe Variety Show
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervillePerformances by students of the troupe’s scenes and monologues, improv, theater games and film classes. Nov. 23, 6 p.m. Nov. 24, 3 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Oak House Gala
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy cocktails, light bites, live music and community in benefit of the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. 6–9 p.m. $75. www.oakhousedistillery.com
Holiday Market
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse locally made pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodwork and more. Nov. 22, 4–8 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $7. www.ocaf.com
Pop-Up Exhibition
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Callan Steinmann’s Introduction to Museum Studies class selected objects from the collection that focus on food and community. Nov. 21, 5–9 p.m. Nov. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Nov. 24, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.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
9 to 5: The Musical
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents a musical driven by Dolly Parton’s music about three female coworkers’ plan to get even with their boss. Nov. 14–15 & 20–22, 8 p.m. Nov. 17 & 24, 2 p.m. $8–20. www.ugatheatre.com
Repair Cafe
Solid Waste Office 25 Hancock Industrial Way, Athens, United StatesBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 2–5 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
