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. 7:30 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Thunder Island Yacht Rock Dance Party
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHosted by Lisa Mende, this benefit for the Athens Area Homeless Shelter features comedy by Lanny Farmer, Levi Crumley, Allen Teems and Miles Bunch; music by Kohoutek, Liz Farrell and DJ Charlieflower; and improv by Flying Squid. 8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.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
UGA Trial Gardens Public Open House
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be plant sales, garden tours and more. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
Paddle to Protect
Big Dogs on the River 2525 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesLocal paddle guide Oconee Joe will lead the trip and share historic and ecological knowledge about the river, with proceeds benefitting the Middle Oconee Conservation Corridor Initiative. 9 a.m. $95. www.oconeeriverlandtrust.kindful.com/e/paddle-to-protect-1
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.com
5K Trail Fun Run
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesJoin a park ranger on a fun group run through various areas of the park. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! 706-783-5349
SLO-MO Saturday Mat Pilates
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLisa Yaconelli leads a morning Pilates class. Register by text. 10 a.m. $15. 706-247-4513
Indigo Dyeing Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesTextile painter Yanira Vissepó will demonstrate how to make your own indigo-dyed shibori fabrics. Supplied provided. Registration required. 10 a.m. $20. www.accgovega.myrec.com
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
2025 Wear Orange Kick-off Day
110 Thumpa Avenue 110 Thumpa Avenue, Athens, United StatesMoms Demand Action host this event to honor survivors of gun violence with stories shared by Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and Phyllis Jackson, food, face painting and games. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/44QvyRb
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Printmaking Palooza
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about textures and patterns and create your own printmaking and stamp art. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Contact for Location GA, United StatesJoin Broderick Flanigan for a walk through Hot Corner, the historic heart of Black entrepreneurship and culture in downtown Athens. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoel Holston will read from her new book OZmosis: The Enduring Appeal and Artistic Influence of The Wizard of Oz and sign copies. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
PrideFest 2025
Downtown Athens AthensAthens Pride and Queer Collective’s annual festival features resources, vendors, entertainment, music, food trucks, a parade and more. 3–10 p.m. (festival), 5 p.m. (parade). FREE! www.facebook.com/AthensGAPride
Garden Gala
Flinchums Phoenix 650 Phoenix Road, AthensThe UGArden hosts its 15th annual farm-to-table dinner spotlighting supporters, community members and local leaders in sustainable agriculture. 6 p.m. $120. ugarden.uga.edu
Artist Reception
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJuancho Cano’s exhibition “Visions In Pieces” will be on display with an accompanying video art piece and live music. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Little Women: Improv Movie Parody
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleThe Take This! improv group will create an on-the-spot production of Little Women complete with costumes and props. June 6–7, 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/MarigoldAuditorium
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are FINE
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesMike Bryson and Matt House perform scenes inspired by audience suggestions. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hattmouse.com
Guacamole Yesterdays
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the sci-fi romantic dramedy shot in Atlanta followed by a Q&A with its Georgia-based filmmakers. 8 p.m. $12 (general), $20 (VIP). www.athenscine.com
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun with a Pride show for all ages. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Morning Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Summer Studio Open House
Nancy Green Ceramics 1500 Tappan Spur Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNew ceramic work from Nancy Green, Juana Gnecco, Minsoo Yuh, Sunkoo Yuh and Ron Meyers. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.nancygreenceramics.com
Open House Pottery Sale
Farmington Pottery 1171 Freeman Creek Rd., Bishop, GA, United StatesGeoff and Lisa Pickett will have a selection of pots of all kinds for house and garden, handmade soaps and botanical skincare products for sale. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.pickettpottery.com
Athens Clay Trail
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesParticipating potters Lori Breedlove, Maria Dondero, Courtney Hamill, Tom Homann, Shawn Ireland and Mathew Meunier will have open studio hours. June 7–8, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www.athensclaytrail.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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
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
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 1 p.m. $5. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Color Me Queer Tie-Dye Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring a shirt and then get creative with tie-dye as part of the Pride Month events series. 2–5 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Sew What? Why Fashion Matters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesVintage fashion connoisseur Eva Elarbee will present on the different pieces that make an 1890s silhouette. The Athens Historical Society will collect clothing donations for Project Safe. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Miss Juneteenth Pageant 2025
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe second annual pageant with the goal to empower young girls with confidence, positive self-esteem and inner beauty. 5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.mortontheatre.com
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
Learn to Knit for Teens
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesStop by to learn the basics of knitting with materials provided. Grades 6–12. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
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
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
Pen Pals Writing Group
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMeet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Vietnamese Class
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInstructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Second Monday Line Dancing Lessons
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesLearn two to three line dances. All ages, no experience required. 6:30–7:30 p.m. (beginner lesson), 7:30–9 p.m. (social dancing). $10. www.athenscine.com
Toddler Tuesday: Under the Sea
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy art and storytime in the galleries, then complete an art activity. Ages 18 months to 3 years. RSVP by email. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
