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
5K Trail Race
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesA park ranger leads a moderate rated trail race. Registration & waiver required. 9 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Nature Journal
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own field journal. 11 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Insectival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and interact with a variety of entomological experts and their buggy friends, with presenter booths, a puppet show and a butterfly release. 12–4 p.m. $5. botgarden.uga.edu
Build-a-Kit
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own outdoor kit with all supplies provided. Registration required. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Yoga Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of open classes offered. Registration required. 1:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
Paint and Sip
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesFollow a step-by-step guide to create an autumn scene. Supplies provided. Reservation required. 2 p.m. $40. www. boutierwilery.com
Golden Pantry 60th Anniversary Celebration
Wire Park 111 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy free prizes, beer, biscuits and a diaper drive supporting the Athens Area Diaper Bank. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/goldenpantry
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3 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
Pumpkin Painting Party
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab your favorite family ghouls and paint a pumpkin to take home. 6 p.m. $15 (ACC residents), $22.50 (non-residents). www.accgov.com/myrec
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy