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
East German Secret Police and West German Terrorists
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesHistorian Taylor Howard will present this lecture covering 1968–1991. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Financial Planning Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesFinancial professionals Ning Pan and Greg Wheeler discuss the basics of college savings and financial aid applications. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA live interactive musical comedy experience performed by a “shadow cast,” in partnership with Dancefx. 8 p.m. $20–40.50. www.classiccenter.com
Screenagers: Elementary Edition
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary about the impact of too much screen time, social media pressures, problems with early exposure to cell phones and more with a follow-up discussion. Reservation required. 8:15 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Tiny Tales at the Zoo
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy storytime, a craft and a chance to meet an ambassador animal up close. Ages 6 & under. Registration required. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $5 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
Classic City Rotary
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
How the Arts Improve Health and Wellbeing
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesThe Torrance Center presents a two-day conference with breakout topics on the transformative power of music and art in nurturing community resilience. Registration required. Oct. 21, 3–6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! UGAartshealth2024.eventbrite.com
Beginner Guitar Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basic fundamentals of the guitar. Registration required. Every Monday. Ages 8–11, 5:30–6:20 p.m. Ages 12–17, 6:30–7:20 p.m. $10 (ACC resident), $15 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Improv Comedy Workshop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of improvised comedy from Matt House. No experience required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Third Mondays, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Love in Our Stories of Sorrow
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesShare your story or listen and support others who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth and child loss. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Monday Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 family classic Hocus Pocus, with a costume contest. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Trivia with Marissa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Marissa. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Third Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
How the Arts Improve Health and Wellbeing
206 Aderhold Hall 110 Carlton St., Athens, United StatesThe Torrance Center presents a two-day conference with breakout topics on the transformative power of music and art in nurturing community resilience. Registration required. Oct. 21, 3–6:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! UGAartshealth2024.eventbrite.com
A Conversation with Senator Saxby Chambliss and General Arnold Punaro
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesHear an insightful conversation on the state of American foreign policy and national defense in 2024 and beyond. 11 a.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment (11 a.m.). Improve your American English pronunciation skills (12 p.m.). Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays. FREE! [email protected]
Harmony English Conversation Group
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1065 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPractice speaking English in a friendly environment (11 a.m.). Improve your American English pronunciation skills (12 p.m.). Ages 18 & up. Tuesdays. FREE! [email protected]
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
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
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
America in the World: Challenges and Opportunities
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA professors Gary Bertsch and Loch Johnson discuss the context of contemporary American foreign policy and international affairs. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
A New Era For Music and Art in Service of Community Healing
UGA Chapel 109 Herty Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThis lecture will show examples of work with children in flash points in Ukraine and the Middle East,
and report on new technologies being developed for disabled artists. 4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss what books the group will read over the next year. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Ballroom and Brews
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn a new ballroom dance style each month, then dance the night away. Fourth Tuesdays, 6–7 p.m. (lesson). 7–9 p.m. (open dance). www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rabbit Box Storytelling
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Scared Stiff” with eight people sharing their creepiest true-life experiences. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Artist Talk & Book Signing
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Neesha Powell-Ingabire will read from her newest book Come By Here: A Memoir in Essays from Georgia’s Geechee Coast. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Trivia Night
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Parachute Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the librarians for engaging parachute activities followed by open play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
