CCHS Iliad Creative Celebration
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesCelebrate the work of students part of Clarke Central High School’s iliad literary-art magazine. www.hendershotsathens.com
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
The Big Lebowski Trivia Night
B&B Theatres 1570 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your movie-themed trivia knowledge to win prizes. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
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
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
Pluck Financial Mini Session
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesA 20-minute one-on-one coaching session focused on improving financial wellbeing. 4–6 p.m. $25 (buy one, give one). www.reblossomathens.com
Opening Reception
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy an evening of tours, drinks and light snacks to celebrate the opening of “House Party: Digging Into House Show History in Athens.” 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Tarot & Tea
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore, learn and practice with tarot cards. Attendees encouraged to bring a deck and materials. Last Thursdays, 6–8 p.m. $10. www.theindiesouth.com
Bon Appetit Meets Athens Flavor
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the link between food and human connection with this weekly series in August. This week is a “Living History Portrayal” of Julia Child by Leslie Goddard. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesView Paul Pfeiffer’s “Red Green Blue” immersive video installation with a performance by the UGA Redcoat Marching Band to follow. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenaeum.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
Vino and Van Gogh
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a glass of wine while you paint along with an instructor. Supplies provided. Call to register. 7 p.m. $25. 706-7420823
Comedy In The Taproom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents a monthly show of national touring comedians, this night featuring headliner Jason Webb. $7.50–15. 7–9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Open Studio
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist-in-ATHICA Mickey Oscar Boyd will hold open studio hours while working on a new installation. 8–10 a.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Bookish Trailblazers
Harris Shoals Park Harris Shoals Dr, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other members of the Oconee County Library community for a meandering walk, and talk about books and more. Ages 18 & up. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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
Toddler Art
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin librarian Ms. Carley for a hands-on sensory art project. Ages 1-5 years. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
“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]
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
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
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
Open Mic Comedy
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Miles Bunch, this open mic comedy will feature comedian Ulises Deras. 7 p.m. (sign-ups), 7:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAngela Rio’s artwork will be on display with music performances by Jake Brower, Dim Watts and Cinnamon Queen. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.wpengine.com
Chop Shop II
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 8 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
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
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Brown Bag Family Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your favorite lunch or snack and enjoy a rated-PG family film. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Watch Party and Family Tailgate
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, and feel like you’re at the game. All ages. 1 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks. 6 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Watch Party: UGA vs. TN Martin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesGrab a beer and cheer on the Georgia Bulldogs against the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks with food on the patio. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
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 YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rabbit Hole Sunday Market
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSmall businesses, artists, farmers, musicians and creative entrepreneurs will be showcased. A drumming and song circle will be held for the last three hours. Every Sunday, 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.rabbitholdstudios.org/markets
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
Artifice
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesIn this artsy farce, Maggie must sell her late husband’s artwork to avoid bankruptcy, but all does not go as planned. Aug. 25–26 & Sept. 1–2, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 & Sept. 3, 2 p.m. $9–16. www.bigtickets.com/events/elbert-theatre
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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Monday Marigold Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesThe market features fresh produce, preserves, snacks and meat with a lunch special available (until 2 p.m.). 11 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/marigoldmarketwinterville
Monday Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo