Athentic Book Club
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett and discuss it with the group. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Rabbit Box Storytelling
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “Bad Advice” with eight people sharing their worst advice experiences. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
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
Queering the Archive
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this seminar photographer Kelli Connell will talk with Melanie Micir. Registration required. 10:45 a.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
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
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAttendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. [email protected]
Open House
Athens Wellness Clinic 240 N. Avenue, 2nd Floor, Athens, GALearn about all the health care options the clinic offers to the community. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenswellnessclinic.org
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Trivia Night
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 6 p.m. www.indigoathens.live
Milonga Tropical Fall 2024
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe event features tango lessons, live dance performances by various groups and an open floor for social dancing. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! franklin.uga.edu
Level 1 Improv Graduation Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.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
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Trivia Night
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 action drama film Thrashin’. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Lucas Zelnick
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York City-based stand-up comedian who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.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
10th Annual Athens Academy Holiday Market
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAttendees can expect over 85 vendors selling artisanal foods, handmade jewelry, ceramics, fine arts and various crafts. Nov. 20, 4–6 p.m. Nov. 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. $5. [email protected]
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
2024 Election Recap Panel
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesPanelists include AJC‘s Patricia Murphy and Greg Bluestein with UGA’s Trey Hood, Joe Watson and Charles S. Bullock III. 11:30 a.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
The Nutcracker
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine will perform the classic fairytale set to Tchaikovsky’s beloved score. Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, 1 p.m. $26.95–42.95. www.classiccenter.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
Tween Busy Bees Hangout
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesWork on the Busy Bee Card with the month’s special activity. Ages 8–11. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to gentle dogs. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
4’33” Competition
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis contest highlights University of Georgia student research in the arts. A Spotlight on the Arts event. 4–6 p.m. FREE! arts.uga.edu
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
Searching the U.S. Census
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to access the census and best practice search strategies to track down tick marks, family names and household data. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Housing and Historic Preservation
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensThis webinar and discussion will explore how historic preservation can help address the ongoing housing crisis across the nation. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a level 5 character or show up early to make one before joining in the adventure. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
DEI Dinner and Dialogue
Encaptivating Events 1059 Baxter Street, Suite C, Athens, United StatesThe Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement will host a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) while introducing its new DEI Business Networking Program. 5:30 p.m. $50. givebutter.com/AADM_DEIDinner
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