Athens Area Weekend Roundup! Nov 17-19

So many great activities happening around Athens this weekend! There is something great for everyone. To stay up to date on weekend events in Athens, make sure to check our blog every Friday for current Weekend Events.

Athens Area

Dodd Market: Visit the Lamar Dodd School of Art on Friday from 10am-6pm to support UGA’s art students. This market is possible through the UGA Parents Leadership Council. This market helps support UGA students and encourages them to continue to pursue their hobbies. Visit the website here!

African American Heritage Festival: Head over to the West Broad Farmers Market on Saturday morning to celebrate African American Heritage in and around the Athens area. There will be activities for kids, live music, food, and a panel of leaders in the community! Visit the website here!

Ride SOFAR: The first annual Ride SOFAR is a bike ride, made for whatever you’re capable of, whether it be 1 mile or 50! The tickets for this ride go to the support the Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue so they can provide for their animals. The Sweet Olive Farm is also an amazing place for children to learn about animals and they offer tours of the farm. Visit Sweet Olive Farm here!

CrossFit W.O.D (workout of the day): CrossFit Liberate is hosting their monthly community W.O.D! This class is free and open to anyone of any age and strength! All the workouts are beginner friendly and are focused on making fitness fun. Head over to CrossFit Liberate at 10am on Saturday to get your sweat on!

Pretty Woman: The Musical: One of the best Hollywood romance movies, Pretty Woman is brought in the form of a Musical to our very own Classic Center this Sunday! Brought together by two-time Tony Award winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, Grammy winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movies director Garry Marshall and screen writer J.F. Lawton. Purchase your tickets here!