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]
Oconee Book Festival
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThere will be an author hall featuring local creators and a panel discussion about the writing process. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Talk
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSculptor Joni Younkins-Herzog’s will discuss her mischievous, fecund, obsessively feminine works on view. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
20s–30s Speed Dating
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA meet and mingle followed by speed dating sessions for ages 20–30. 2–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Sun Day Sunday
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleJoin Third Act Georgia for a celebration of renewable energy with demonstrations of solar products, a juried photography exhibit, free sundaes, music by the Sun Day choir and more. 2:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.thirdact.org/georgia
Sunday Afternoon Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis drop-in public tour features highlights of the permanent collection. 3 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and archivist Valerie J. Frey will discuss their newest work Georgia’s Historical Recipes that explores historical recipes. 3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org
STMA Annual Meeting
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead, GA, United StatesAll are welcome to attend the museum’s annual meeting with refreshments and view the new art exhibitions. 3 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org
Hats, Heels & Bow Ties
Oconee County Civic Center 2661 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis fundraiser for The Links Foundation will feature dancing, cocktails and more. 3–7 p.m. $75. www.athenslinksinc.org
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.
Yoga Festival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAll ages and all levels of practice are welcome to join the yoga community for 108 Sun Salutations in the garden. 5:30 p.m. $15. botgarden.uga.edu
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
Lealea, Viv and the Things, Johnny Falloon, Vincas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
LEALEA Local looping artist.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
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
Weaponized Flesh, Centipede, Maul Rat
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesDosed By An Angel. 9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/hilolounge
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
MAUL RAT New project by members of Spoil. First show!
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
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
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.
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Fully Loaded Pizza Kitchen (Normaltown) 1298 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Bus. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.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
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Painting with Mr. Desmond
Heard Park & Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Mr. Desmond for creative painting. Ages 6–12. Registration required. 4 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/myrec
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner with the group. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Photography Guild
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesChris Greer will discuss filming a television show that is dedicated to landscape photography. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athensphotographyguild.wordpress.com
Death Over Drafts
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCasual de-stigmatizing discussion about all things death and dying while using The Death Deck. RSVP encouraged. 6–8 p.m. [email protected]
Georgia Writers Hall of Fame Induction
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesDeborah Blum will discuss the science and safety of food before being officially inducted with a light reception. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiawritershalloffame.org
Music Bingo
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in to play music BINGO. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.johnnyspizza.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athentic Movie Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the fairytale classic The Princess Bride. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MICO, vaultboy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
MICO Toronto-based indie-pop singer.
VAULTBOY Pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL whose name pays homage to his love of video games.
Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Angela Jones-Reus on flute and Erica McClellan on piano.
Flying Squid Open Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Eight Pictures, Michael Carnes Duo, Kohoutek
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
MICHAEL CARNES DUO A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
KOHOUTEK Local lofi indie rock.
Senior Shenanigans: Puzzles, Donuts & Coffee
Heard Park & Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin other seniors to chat over coffee and donuts, and enjoy a variety of puzzle games. 9:30–11:30 a.m. $4 (ACC residents), $6 (non-residents) www.accgov.com/myrec
Pétanque Class
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GALearn the basics of the lawn game pétanque. RSVP required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected], www.athenspetanqueclub.wixsite.com/play
Ready, Set, Grow
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensMs. Toya will lead the hands-on program “Gym Edition.” Ages 3–6. 10 a.m. $3 (ACC resident), $4.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Story Time
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for songs, fingerplays and early literacy skills. Ages 3–7. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Scam Jam 2025
Athens Community Council on Aging 135 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the latest scams targeting older adults, how to recognize signs of fraudulent activity, and steps to safeguard personal information and finances. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $15. www.accaging.org
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
