Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Will Eskridge’s exhibition “Locos Only” features animated paintings that celebrate un-huggable animals like armadillos and more. 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
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
Georgia Science Junction
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this interactive talk, learn what misinformation is, how to combat it and practice effective communication. 7 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/4kmQELA
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from host Lindsey. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Stream Ecology
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about the local wildlife found in the creeks and rivers around the park. 10 a.m $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
YWCO 119th Birthday
YWCO 562 Research Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate with a trail walk, vendors, refreshments, games and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.ywco.org
A Bridge to the Past
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. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Stuffed Animal Clinic
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your stuffies in for a checkup or repair by an expert. 1–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Painting Tote Bags
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDecorate your own tote bag to carry with you for the summer. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 3 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
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
Pitch A Friend
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMake a slideshow about why your friend is great, then present it in an evening of friendship, fun and laughs. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Friday Night Dance Party
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe UGA Ballroom Performance Group is hosting an international rumba dance lesson before opening the floor for social dancing. 7–10:30 p.m. $3 (students), $5 (general). www.ugaballroom.com
William Lee Martin
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTexas-born comedian presents his one-man show The Funny Life Tour. 7:30 p.m. $22–47. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment to close out Pride Month. Ages 18 & up. 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
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
Morning Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Family Day: Visual Beats
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Litter Clean Up
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful Litter League team to help pick up litter in the community. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! uga.givepulse.com/event/612947-kaccb-litter-league-cleanups
KACCB Litter League Cleanup
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesVolunteers will meet to pick up trash throughout the Bethel Midtown/The View at NoDa neighborhood. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 1–3 p.m. $15. Find Ecstatic Dance Athens GA on Facebook
Printmaking: Dog Man Adventure
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn printmaking techniques and create your own one-of-a-kind Dog Man themed art. Supplies provided. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Improv Comedy with Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLearn the basics of improv comedy. 2 p.m. FREE! [email protected], www.hattmouse.com/classes
Historic Mills Walk
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesRanger led exploration of the historic areas of the park. 2 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Rocket Summer: Reading Ray Bradbury
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrating the life and works of Ray Bradbury, there will be a presentation, book discussion, trivia, videos and more. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Atheist Society of Athens
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe topic of this month’s discussion is the doctrine of original sin and its impact on society. 4 p.m. FREE! www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Miss Black Northeast Georgia Teen Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this second annual competition contestants will showcase their skills and compete in variety of presentations. 4–8 p.m. $15. www.missblacknortheastga.com
Star Spangled Classic
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be carnival rides, food trucks and music by Funk Brotherhood. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. from the ACC Tennis Center. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
Superhero Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge of superhero films, comics and more. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
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
5th Anniversary Party
Molly's Coffee Co. 8830 Macon Hwy Bldg 100, Athens, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.instagram.com/mollyscoffeeco
Athens Queer Space Tour
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal guide Rin Gunn will lead a two-mile walking tour of Athens’ LGBTQ+ history. Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30 a.m. $20. www.athenswelcomecenter.com
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesElizabeth Barton’s exhibition “For the Love of Trees” featuring fiber and mixed media works will be on view. 2–4 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
