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
Adult Trips
Howard Park & Community Center 291 Henderson Ext., AthensLeisure Services offers roundtrip travel to the Duluth Fall Festival. 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15 (ACC resident), $22.50 (non-resident). www.accgov.com/myrec
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/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Pollinator Bioblitz Hike
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin a hike around the nature center to search for pollinators and host plants. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Bring Back Your Backyard
Ben Burton Park 615 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about invasive plant species and techniques on how to remove them. Wear closed toed shoes and cloths for yard work. 10 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
FOL Athens-Clarke County Fall Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $10/individual, $25/family) and Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Sept. 24-27. www.friendsofacclibrary.org
Build-a-Kit
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesMake your own outdoor kit with all supplies provided. Registration required. 11:15 a.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Ayurvedic Self-Care Workshop
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn grounding and empowering routines for perimenopause. 12 p.m. $60. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Tree ID Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn about local plant life on a guided walk. 12:45 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of board games and card games with friends. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Bettis Bunch Family Fundraising
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be special mugs for sale, food and drink, raffles and tailgating in benefit of helping firefighter Robert Bettis through a serious health issue. 2 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Chess Tournament
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesInformal play led by instructor Bryce Dejno open to all skill levels and ages. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Adam Klein
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.
Caroline Aiken
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
Kong’s Night Out
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesComedy production about what happened in the hotel room next to the one where Ann was taken by King Kong. Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
UGA vs Alabama
Sanford Stadium 100 Sanford Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesCheer on the Georgia Bulldogs football team as they face the Crimson Tide. 7:30 p.m. www.georgiadogs.com
Libbaloops, DJ Charlieflower, De La Luna
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." Album release show!
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco.
The Grawks, PINKEYE, Murder the Mood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
PINKEYE Asheville, NC punk band.
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
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/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle.. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Tiny Picasso
Heard Park & Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay a game and explore your artistic side, this month making painted pumpkins. Registration required. Ages 1.5–4. 10 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents). 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 10 a.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Bridge History
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. 11:30 a.m. $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Creek Critters Hike
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesExperience hands-on stream ecology while hiking along Beaver Creek. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Teamaking and Tea Spilling
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAt this workshop participants will learn about a native tea plant, watch the brewing process and enjoy a cup of tea. Registration required. 2 p.m. Donation suggested. botgarden.uga.edu
Kong’s Night Out
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesComedy production about what happened in the hotel room next to the one where Ann was taken by King Kong. Sept. 19–20 & 26–27, 7 p.m. Sept. 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $12 (adv.), $17. [email protected]
Launch Party
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTry the new Public Lands Pale Ale plus live music and a raffle for a public water fly fishing trip sponsored by the Georgia Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers. 2–5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com
Afternoon Kayak Paddle
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesEnjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river. Registration required. 3 p.m. $15/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
Trembling Earth Orchestra
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
TREMBLING EARTH ORCHESTRA Psychedelic power trio.
Into the Woods
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesPerformances of the popular broadway musical Into the Woods. Sept. 26–27 & Oct. 3–4 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 & Oct. 4, 2 p.m. Sept. 28 & Oct. 5, 3 p.m. $22. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Tim Morgan
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down. 3–5 p.m. www.boutierwinery.com
TIM MORGAN Singer and pianist playing hits from John Denver, Elton John, Elvis Presley, The Beatles and more.
Family Skate Night
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesStop by for a family friendly skating session and refreshments provided by One Hope Church. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.onehopeathens.com
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitar, accordion and double bass.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Community Night
Alps Road Presbyterian Church 380 Alps Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy line dancing lessons, a DJ, cornhole and a food truck. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.alpsroadpres.org
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
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Home Free, The Longest Johns
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $51–367. www.classiccenter.com
HOME FREE Five-piece country a cappella sensation that won the fourth season of NBC's The Sing-Off.
THE LONGEST JOHNS Viral English folk music group known for their powerful performances of sea shanties.
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
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
Storytime with Miss Harli
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBuild early literacy skills through songs, letters, language fun, stories and STEAM. Ages 3–7. Mondays, 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
Painting Acorns for Fall Decor
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your creativity and your ideas to make your own unique painted trinkets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
