Calendar Picks
Ag Fest | Saturday, August 9 @ 9:00 am | Farmview Market
Ag Fest Farmview Market
Take This! Open House | Saturday, August 9 @ 11:00 am | Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Take This! Open House Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture
Family Day Book Reading | Saturday, August 9 @ 12:00 pm | Lyndon House Arts Center
Family Day Book Rea... Lyndon House Arts Center
Foodie Saturdays | Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00 pm | Little Kings Shuffle Club
Foodie Saturdays Little Kings Shuffle Club
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
Shadow Country
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMembers of the Drive–By Truckers fan community will read poems inspired by the band’s album Southern Rock Opera in benefit of Nuçi’s Space. 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.medium.com/@glennraucher
HWY 29: An Athens Music Documentary
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensDemo premiere of the documentary about the local music scene. 5 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (screening). FREE! partiful.com/e/IFsqsGtPSWy0UL0iV8MR
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Ella Langley
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPeach Park by Sprinter Vodka Soda. 5:30–11:30. FREE! (limited entry). www.palomapark.com
ELLA LANGLEY Acoustic set by country artist with branded giveaways and deals.
Athens Psychedelic Society
740 Prince Avenue Bldg 14 740 Prince Ave Bldg 14, Athens, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
South Main Brewing 1725 Electric Ave., Suite 140, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Valentine Cards & Candy
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensMake a special memory with a loved one while decorating Valentine’s Day cards and candy with your child. 6 p.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Teen Candy Salad & Movie Night
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to make a candy ‘salad’ and watch a Valentine’s Day themed movie. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Honeypuppy
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
La Fiesta 1395 College Station Rd, Athens, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Columbus River Dragons
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA womanizer hires a killer to murder his wife, then a couple steals the car with the wife’s corpse in The Killer Must Kill Again. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Drive-By Truckers, Jay Leavitt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55, $195 (VIP). www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing the songs of Southern Rock Opera for their homecoming show.
JAY LEAVITT DJing the DBT after-party.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
DJ Immuzikation
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! www.theoldpal.com
DJ IMMUZIKATION Playing groovy jams for a Galentine's Night.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Flatline Drive
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
FLATLINE DRIVE No info available.
Valentine’s Houseplant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis sale will feature a variety of houseplants and tropicals curated from the garden’s greenhouse collection. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
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
Read to Rover
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to certified therapy dog Grady. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
STEAM Thursday: What Was It Like?
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesCelebrate Georgia’s history with hands-on fun. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
“Valentine’s Day Party” Therapeutic Recreation Program
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensEnjoy a Valentine’s Day celebration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 1–2 p.m. $1 (resident), $1.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.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
Palentine’s Crafting
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin library staff to create a recycled heart wreath as a Valentine’s Day decoration. Ages 18 & up. Registration required. 4 p.m FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Oconee County Library Friends Winter Book Sale
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Thursday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family), Saturday is 50% Off Day and Sunday is $10/Bag Day. Feb. 13–16. www.oconeelibraryfriends.org
Orchids and Chocolates
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a chocolate tasting and demonstrations about the cacao bean and orchids from the garden’s collection. 5 p.m. $55. botgarden.uga.edu
Galentine’s Day Celebration
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GAEnjoy food, fun and a free chair massage while you browse. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
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
Athens Creative Directory Re-Launch
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a brief presentation of the new brand foundation and website with an opportunity to create a profile and join the directory. 6–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscreatives.directory
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesMichael L. Thurmond will discuss his book James Oglethorpe, Father of Georgia: A Founder’s Journey from Slave Trader to Abolitionist. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Galentine’s Meet & Greet
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Roper Rompers for games and fun with prizes for Audra Lindley superlatives. 6 p.m. FREE! www.roperrompathens.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1988 sci-fi action film Cyber Ninja. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
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
Disney Trivia
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your Disney knowledge for a chance to win prizes. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.normaltownbrewing.com
Author Talk
Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesRomance writer Lauren Connolly will discuss her new book P.S. I Hate You. 7 p.m. $5. www.avidbookshop.com/laurenconnolly
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens