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
Glow in the Dark Dance Party
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensPersons with developmental disabilities are invited to hit the dance floor. 11 a.m. $1 (ACC resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Athentic Farmers Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWeekly market featuring vendors Diamond Hill Farms, Normaltown Bread Company, Katie Bee Honey, Flossie May Forage and Grand Designs Woodworking. Thursdays, 4–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.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. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Social Skate Night
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages and skill levels are invited to cruise the Firefly Trail while making friends and building skills. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Classic Beer Styles Seminar & Tasting
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOwen Ogletree will lead a beer tasting exploring their history and connection to craft beer culture. 5:30 p.m. $20. www.brewtopia.info
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
Bad Dog BINGO
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesPlay BINGO with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Astronomy Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDiscuss upcoming astronomical events, star watches and enjoy guest speakers. 7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Joan Mitchell: Portrait of an Abstract Painter
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the restored documentary from 1922. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Open Vietnam War Debate
Phi Kappa Hall Phi Kappa Hall, Athens, United StatesThe Phi Kappa Literary Society is hosting a debate on whether or not American intervention in the Vietnam War was justified. 7 p.m. FREE! www.phikappauga.org
Thurtine Collective
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesVisual, performance and musical artists will share projects from live sculpting and painting to poetry and stand-up comedy with the premiere of local music videos. 7–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
An Evening With Will Wood
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe folk singer-songwriter will perform music, monologues and stand-up comedy. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $40 (adv.), $50. www.40watt.com
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]
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Storytime in the Park
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a blanket, bug spray and sunscreen to enjoy songs, rhymes and stories. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
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
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. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Morning Makers
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Hali to make themed crafts. 10:30 a.m. Ages 4–7. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Barber Street Anniversary
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the brewery’s location anniversary with a new beer release, live music and food trucks. 5–9 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco.com
Tapped Takeover
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSelf-serve wines from Duckhorn Vineyards with an expert on site to answer questions. 6–9 p.m. www.tappedathens.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Sept. 12–13, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $19–40. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
The 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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Girl Scouts Love State Parks Day
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGirl Scouts are invited to earn their junior ranger badge experiencing hands-on creek ecology. 9 a.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Rainbow Bridge Walk
UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital 2200 College Station Rd., AthensThe veterinary program honors the human-animal bond with music, remembrance activities, community resources and a group memorial walk. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. vet.uga.edu/rbw
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. 11–14. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Multi-Author Book Signing
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., WintervilleLocal authors will be set up on the store’s patio. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
Bridge History
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia. 12 p.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Fungi Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local fungi on a guided walk. 1:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a nude model in this life-drawing workshop. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
El Arco Anniversary Party
Phi Kappa Theta 677 S Milledge Ave., Athens, United StatesTailgate-style event celebrating Westside Bottle Shop’s one-year anniversary and the launch of the Athens exclusive cigar EL Arco. Advance ticket required. 2 p.m. $25. www.westsidebottle.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1964 Japanese monster movie Dogora. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Magical Kingdom Trivia
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge on animated movies, beloved characters and enchanted stories. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Critter Creek Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 3:30 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Alumni Association Watch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch the UGA vs Tennessee football game with the UGA Alumni Association hosting giveaways, speeches and more. 3:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Keepin’ It Clean 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 suggested donation. www.accgov.com/dirtydanceparty
Sunset Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Sept. 12–13, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, 3 p.m. $19–40. www.classiccenter.com
High Tea: A Drag Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMary Jane hosts a fabulous and hilarious night of drag entertainment. 9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
