5 things to do this weekend: Farmers Market, Brewery Tour, Opera, Anime Club and more
Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Nov. 10-12.
Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area.
The West Broad Farmers Market
WHERE: West Broad Farmers Market and Garden (300 Rocksprings St.)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Free admission)
DETAILS: If you've never been to one of West Broad's weekly Saturday markets, you've got until Dec. 16 to come check out goods all of the local vendors at this SNAP/EBT eligible location. Thanks to the market's partnership with Wholesome Wave Georgia, the "Fresh for Less" program will match each EBT dollar spent on fresh produce.
Athens Brewery Tour
WHERE: Multiple locations (see details)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 (admission prices vary)
DETAILS: Did you know that private tours of Athens breweries like Creature Comforts, Akademia, Terrapin and Southern Brewing Company are available for group bookings? The basic package lets you choose four breweries and provides transportation to and from. To book your tour, visit athensbrewerytour.com.
Kids' Anime Club
WHERE: Athens-Clarke County Library (2025 Baxter St.)
WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. (Free admission, all ages)
DETAILS: The ACC Public Library is a great place for folks of any age to meet, socialize and make new friends through its regular schedule of pop culture-centric events. The Anime Club will watch Japanese animation together (titles not specified but are family-friendly), sample Japanese snacks and create art together.
Mythos & Machinations: A Night of Fine Opera
WHERE: Hodgson Concert Hall at UGA Performing Arts Center (230 River Rd.)
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. ($20 for adults, $3 for children and students)
DETAILS: Presented by the University of Georgia Opera Theatre, this program features opera and vocal performance students backed by the UGA Symphony Orchestra. Since the performance contains familiar favorites and lesser-known works, it's a perfect gateway into the world of opera for those who have never experienced it before.
Country Bar Crawl
WHERE: Silver Dollar (262 College Ave.)
WHEN: Friday, Nov. 10 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($15-20 admission)
DETAILS: Event begins at 6 p.m. at Silver Dollar with a 45-minute set from an as-yet unannounced country music band, then moves on to Bar South with a performance by Meyer Pavich followed by a set by Andrew Dixon at Clark's Collective before ending at General's to close out with Chad Baker. For tickets, visit countrybarcrawl.com.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (Nov. 10-12)
