5 things to do this weekend: Queens United, Family Fun Day, Honey Bee Festival and more

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald

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 May 24-26.

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancelation or tickets selling out.

LB performs at the Fresh Dressed hip hop fashion event at Cine in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Mar. 30, 2024. LB is one of the artists scheduled to perform at the Queens United Concert at work.shop on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
LB performs at the Fresh Dressed hip hop fashion event at Cine in Athens, Ga. on Saturday, Mar. 30, 2024. LB is one of the artists scheduled to perform at the Queens United Concert at work.shop on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Queens United

  • WHERE: work.shop (160 Winston Dr.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ($10 admission)

  • DETAILS: It's a rare occasion to witness so many of Athens' greatest women hip hop artists combine forces for a concert like this. The lineup is a who's who of the scene that includes LB, Molly'Tu Hott, Charlie Beat, Mack2Tone, Koz Geisha, Slim Nii, Jaycee, Lil Soldier, Just the Empress and more with vibes by DJ Izzy.

A group of children enjoy a jump in a bouncy house at Heard Park in Athens, Ga. on Sunday, July 31, 2022. A free Family Fun Day event is scheduled to take place at Heard Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
A group of children enjoy a jump in a bouncy house at Heard Park in Athens, Ga. on Sunday, July 31, 2022. A free Family Fun Day event is scheduled to take place at Heard Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Family Fun Day

  • WHERE: Heard Park (400 McKinley Dr.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 25 from noon to 7 p.m. (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: Be there for this all-day family event that is set to include the First Annual Slip N' Slide kickball game for kids and adults, a bounce house, free food and drinks, basketball, and free haircuts courtesy of Mack Da Barber. All proceeds from Family Fun Day will be donated to the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support.

This photo taken in Winder, Ga. in October 2023 shows honey bees at Ally Bees Raw Honey. The Athens Area Honey Bee Festival is scheduled to take place in Bogart, Ga. on Saturday, May 25, 2024.
This photo taken in Winder, Ga. in October 2023 shows honey bees at Ally Bees Raw Honey. The Athens Area Honey Bee Festival is scheduled to take place in Bogart, Ga. on Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Athens Area Honey Bee Festival

  • WHERE: UGA Extension Athens-Clarke County (275 Cleveland Rd. in Bogart)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($5 admission; free for kids under 5 years of age)

  • DETAILS: The Eastern Piedmont Beekeepers Association is scheduled to host this early morning event that will include educational activities, live music, vendors, arts and crafts, games, face painting, honey tasting, beehive explorations, and plants for sale. This family event is open to the public, and no registration is required.

Kellie Divine performers for the crowd during the 35th Boybutante Ball at the 40 Watt Club in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Boybutante Ball is the Boybutante Aids Foundations biggest event of the year and has raised 1.2 million dollar over the last 35 years to support programs for people living with HIV/AIDS, and educational programs targeted at HIV/AIDS prevention.

Athens Showgirl Cabaret

  • WHERE: Hendershot's (237 Prince Ave.)

  • WHEN: Friday, May 24 from 9 p.m. to midnight ($5 admission; ages 18 and up)

  • DETAILS: Missing the Boybutante Ball already? Athens Showgirl Cabaret is the city's longest-running showcase of drag entertainers, and the artists scheduled for this event include Kellie Divine, Jenn Sparx, Alice D, Adriana Luce, Freya Diva, Aqua Maureen and more, with a guest performance by Dance FX's Bombshells of Burlesque.

This photo from the Chappaqua, New York Farmers Market shows Maverick, an adoptable 7-year old hound. The Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ga. holds pet adoptions on the fourth Saturday of every month.
This photo from the Chappaqua, New York Farmers Market shows Maverick, an adoptable 7-year old hound. The Athens Farmers Market in Athens, Ga. holds pet adoptions on the fourth Saturday of every month.

Athens Farmers Market Adoption Event

  • WHERE: Bishop Park (705 Sunset Dr.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: Looking for a furry new friend? The Athens Farmers Market holds pet adoptions on the fourth Saturday of every month for animals from the Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter. Even if you're not able to adopt a puppy or a kitten, you're welcome to come visit them and contribute pet supplies to the donation bin.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (May 24-26)

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