Hook and Needle

Hook and Needle

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

A crafting group with a focus on creating and contributing blanket projects for Project Linus. Second Mondays, 2 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Bat Festival

Heritage Park 2543 Macon Hwy, Watkinsville, United States

This inaugural festival will feature informational talks by bat experts, museum specimens, kids activities, a bat costume contest and a new bat-themed mural by Will Eskridge. 3–7 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Pen Pals Writing Group

Pen Pals Writing Group

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Meet other writers, share your writing experiences and get feedback on your work. Second & fourth Mondays, 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Beginner Guitar Club

Beginner Guitar Club

Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn 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

Vietnamese Class

Vietnamese Class

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Instructor Martine Thy Nguyen will lead a class on the basics of Vietnamese. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Club Ned Anime Society

Club Ned Anime Society

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Paranoia Agent,” “Kaguya-sama” and “Saiki-K.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Bad Movie Night

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

After a growth hormone experiment goes awry, a swarm of giant rats invade a college campus in Gnaw: Food Of The Gods 2. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight

Open Mic

Open Mic

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Hosted by Owen Hunt, this is a traditional show up and go up comedy open mic. Mondays, 9 p.m. (list opens), 9:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.instagram.com/athenscomedy

Storytime

Storytime

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in and join Ms. Jera for rhymes, songs, movement, a story and a craft. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. & 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

White Cane Awareness Day Celebration

ACC City Hall 301 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

An annual community event recognizing and honoring the many achievements of blind and visually impaired Americans, followed by a group walk. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us

Historic Athens History Hour

Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the history of St. Mary’s Hospital, its advancements in medical technology and influential figures. 12 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com

ESOL

ESOL

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Learn or polish your English skills using Mango languages online and in-person conversation. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Crafternoon

Crafternoon

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Sonic Alchemy Sound Experience

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Bring a yoga mat and enjoy the utilization of specific instruments to harmonize body, mind and spirit. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. $35. www.wintervillecenter.com

Art History Faculty Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Associate professor of Art History Isabelle Loring Wallace will present “On Duchamp, Johns, and Fountains.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Author Talk

UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United States

Georgia Writer Hall of Fame Honoree Wyatt Prunty will read some poetry followed by a Q&A. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu

Athentic Book Club

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Pick up a copy of The Housemaid by Freida McFadden and discuss it with the group. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

District Attorney Candidate Forum

Hill Chapel Baptist Church 1692 W Hancock Ave, Athens, United States

Candidates DA Deborah Gonzalez and challenger Kalki Yalamanchili will discuss their campaigns. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.westerncircuitda.com

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

UnPhiltered Trivia

UnPhiltered Trivia

Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hilolounge

Playtime Express

Playtime Express

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Join a train-themed small group playtime. Registration required. Ages 3 & up. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Shadowfist Power Lunch

Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Come down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com

Faculty Perspectives

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join Nell Andrew, professor of art history, for a gallery program focused on two new works by conceptual artist Sol Lewitt. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

LEGO Mania

LEGO Mania

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Trunk or Treat

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Dress up for trunk or treat, pumpkin painting and a haunted house. Ages 5–12. 4:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com

Southern Sips Happy Hour

Five and Ten 1073 South Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

This casual social event highlights food and drink with information and fundraising for Wholesome Wave Georgia. 5–7 p.m. $25. onecau.se/southern-sips

Classic City Trivia

Classic City Trivia

The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo

Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Nickalous Benson. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7

My Bloody Horrorcast

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1990 horror sci-fi film The Suckling. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot’s Comedy

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

Enjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

Wine Glass Painting

Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United States

Local artist Yvonne Studevan will share her inspiration for her work “Waiting Patiently,” then guide participants in a wine glass painting activity. Registration required. 10 a.m. $10. 706-742-0823

Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee