Abundant Table

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Enjoy a variety of locally-grown foods and learn more about the organizations working toward healthy food accessibility. Registration required. 11:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.com

Workforce Connections Expo

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Learn more about Fair Chance Employment with a panel discussion and resource materials. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.com

Balance is B.S.

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Join for brunch, community and a roundtable discussion about womanhood, self care and trying to “balance” it all. 12–2 p.m. $40. www.purebalanceathens.com

Olivia Brizendine’s New Year Birthday Bash

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. Find the event on Eventbrite

OLIVIA BRIZENDINE'S NEW YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH In addition to a food truck, photo booth, games and unlimited drinks, the night includes sets by Jread, Ctreezy, Muchi and KpTheWolf.

New Year Birthday Bash

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Open bar, food truck, games, photo booth, raffle, live DJ, music performances and more. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-party-tickets-1059241733539

AthFest Gospel Brunch

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

AthFest Music & Arts Festival Gospel Brunch. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! (entry), $15–20/plate. athfest.com

MATT AND EMILY JOINER Acoustic worship-based singer-songwriters.

MARCO HULL & FRIENDS Athens native who has participated in various choral ensembles and praise teams since a young age.

ATHENS Y KIDS CHOIR Performance by students of the Athens YMCA program.

Athens Got Talent

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

The Cottage Sexual Assault Center & Children’s Advocacy Center will host an all-ages talent show with activities for kids, games, music, food and drink. 6–8:30 p.m. $20–25 (adv.), $25–30. www.northgeorgiacottage.org

Ciné Oscar Gala

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

This fundraiser features a red carpet entry, swag bags, live music, dancing, buffet, live auction, photo booths, contests and more. 6–10 p.m. $150 & up. www.athenscine.com

Christmas in Paris

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

The DL Handy Foundation, Inc. presents its third annual fundraiser for mental health awareness with host Jason Carey, live music and more. 6​​–11 p.m. $65. www.dlhandyfoundation.org

Christmas in Paris

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

6–11 p.m. $65.

CHRISTMAS IN PARIS The DL Handy Foundation presents performances by violinist Javonne Jones, IAMTIKICA and The TLC Band, plus DJ Tay and celebrity host Jason Carey.

Opening Reception

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

This inaugural art exhibition for 1055 Barber features photography from the last year in Ukraine by Athens attorney Stephen Humphreys. 5–8 p.m. $25 (wine tasting). www.eptingevents.com