Things to do in Athens

Wednesday, Oct 14

Graduate Studies Virtual Info Session | Art Education

University of Georgia

Learn about graduate programs in art education at this virtual info session. Perfect for prospective art students.

Wednesday, Oct 14

Performance: UGA Horn Choir

University of Georgia

Attend a free concert by the UGA Horn Choir. A must for classical music enthusiasts and community members.

Thursday, Oct 15

Construction Advisory: Football Complex Expansion

University of Georgia

Notice of sidewalk and lane closures during the football complex expansion. Important for campus visitors and commuters.

Thursday, Oct 15

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit the exhibition featuring quilts and fiber art by Torreah Washington. A must for fans of textile art and culture.

Thursday, Oct 15

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore tango-inspired drawings by artist Martin Malamud. Ideal for art enthusiasts and those interested in cultural expression.

Thursday, Oct 15

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Sidewalk closure notice for Foster Road. Important for pedestrians and campus visitors.

Friday, Oct 16

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Explore Torreah "Cookie" Washington's art quilting exhibition, showcasing African American history and ancestral memory. Free public reception available.

Friday, Oct 16

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Discover Martin Malamud's drawings inspired by tango dancing. Experience the intersection of art and movement at this unique exhibition.

Friday, Oct 16

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Notice of sidewalk closure on Foster Road for construction. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided during this period.

Saturday, Oct 17

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's tango-inspired drawings at this unique exhibition at the University of Georgia.

Saturday, Oct 17

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Visit Torreah "Cookie" Washington's art quilting exhibition at UGA, highlighting African American history and memory.

Saturday, Oct 17

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Notice of sidewalk closure on Foster Road for construction. Alternate pedestrian routes will be provided during this period.

Sunday, Oct 18

Construction Advisory: Football Complex Expansion

University of Georgia

From 9/14/2026 – 10/15/2026: Except for home football game Friday- Saturdays, the S. Lumpkin St. east sidewalk along the construction site between Pinecrest Drive and Smith Street will be closed. The northeast bound lane along the construction site will be closed and that lane of traffic will be shifted into the center turn lane to maintain two-way traffic. See map. To view map, click here: https://www.architects.uga.edu/map-category/construction-advisory-maps.

Sunday, Oct 18

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Important notice regarding sidewalk closure on Foster Road at the University of Georgia. Please check for alternate routes.

Sunday, Oct 18

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's Milongas series, inspired by tango dancing, at the University of Georgia. A treat for art lovers.

Sunday, Oct 18

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Torreah Washington's needlework and fiber art at the University of Georgia. A unique exhibition celebrating African American history.

Monday, Oct 19

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Notice of sidewalk closure on Foster Road at the University of Georgia. Important for pedestrians in the area.

Monday, Oct 19

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

Explore Martin Malamud's Milongas drawings inspired by tango culture at the University of Georgia. A must-see for art enthusiasts.

Monday, Oct 19

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Discover Torreah "Cookie" Washington's unique quilts and fiber art at the University of Georgia. A celebration of African American history.

Monday, Oct 19

Construction Advisory: Football Complex Expansion

University of Georgia

From 9/14/2026 – 10/15/2026: Except for home football game Friday- Saturdays, the S. Lumpkin St. east sidewalk along the construction site between Pinecrest Drive and Smith Street will be closed. The northeast bound lane along the construction site will be closed and that lane of traffic will be shifted into the center turn lane to maintain two-way traffic. See map. To view map, click here: https://www.architects.uga.edu/map-category/construction-advisory-maps.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Construction Advisory: Football Complex Expansion

University of Georgia

From 9/14/2026 – 10/15/2026: Except for home football game Friday- Saturdays, the S. Lumpkin St. east sidewalk along the construction site between Pinecrest Drive and Smith Street will be closed. The northeast bound lane along the construction site will be closed and that lane of traffic will be shifted into the center turn lane to maintain two-way traffic. See map. To view map, click here: https://www.architects.uga.edu/map-category/construction-advisory-maps.

Tuesday, Oct 20

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

“Gilbert’s Wall” presents a selection from Martin Malamud’s series Milongas (pronounced mee-LOHNG-gah), inspired by the atmosphere, movement, and social world of tango dancing. Martin Malamud is an Argentine artist, illustrator, and Computer Science professor at the University of Buenos Aires (FADU-UBA). Trained at the P. Pueyrredón School of Fine Arts and under renowned artists including Luis Scafati, Aída Carballo, and Mariano Sapia, Malamud’s career bridges art and digital media. His work has been featured in major exhibitions and has received numerous awards. He has also illustrated a wide range of books and publications. You can explore more of Martin Malamud’s work at www.martinmalamud.com.ar and on social media under the name Martin Malamud.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

This exhibition runs October 14-27, with a free, public reception on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4-5 p.m. Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needle worker and the first in her family to embrace art quilting. Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she is nationally recognized for her quilts, rag baskets, and fiber art that weave together African American history, ancestral memory, and the Divine Feminine. Born in Rabat, Morocco, and raised in a family of makers, Cookie’s earliest memory of stitching was fashioning a Barbie dress out of a cotton sheet at age four—a creation her grandfather purchased for fifty cents. That small spark has carried through a lifetime in fabric, from designing custom bridal gowns to becoming one of the country’s leading African American art quilters. For Cookie, quilting is never just about cloth. It is a way of honoring ancestors and preserving culture. Her practice reflects the centuries-old tradition of African American quilting—an art form born of resilience and resourcefulness among enslaved people, who stitched together scraps into both warmth and memory. Cookie Washington is the Sam Doyle Artist in Residence for Culture and Community at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, a Mellon Foundation funded partnership between the UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and St. Helena, South Carolina's Penn Center.

Tuesday, Oct 20

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

Join for a fun karaoke night at The Lost Well. A great way to enjoy music and socialize in Austin.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Construction Advisory: Health Sciences Campus: Foster Road Partial Sidewalk Closure

University of Georgia

From 8/1/25 through 11/30/26 the sidewalk on the west side of Foster Rd will be closed from Carter Road to the Foster Road crosswalk at Wright Hall. At each end of the closure, an alternate pedestrian route will cross from the west side of Foster road to the east side and detour north-south along Wright Hall. See map. To view map, click here: https://www.architects.uga.edu/map-category/construction-advisory-maps

Wednesday, Oct 21

MILONGAS - Drawings by Martin Malamud

University of Georgia

“Gilbert’s Wall” presents a selection from Martin Malamud’s series Milongas (pronounced mee-LOHNG-gah), inspired by the atmosphere, movement, and social world of tango dancing. Martin Malamud is an Argentine artist, illustrator, and Computer Science professor at the University of Buenos Aires (FADU-UBA). Trained at the P. Pueyrredón School of Fine Arts and under renowned artists including Luis Scafati, Aída Carballo, and Mariano Sapia, Malamud’s career bridges art and digital media. His work has been featured in major exhibitions and has received numerous awards. He has also illustrated a wide range of books and publications. You can explore more of Martin Malamud’s work at www.martinmalamud.com.ar and on social media under the name Martin Malamud.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Construction Advisory: Football Complex Expansion

University of Georgia

Notice of sidewalk and lane closures for the Football Complex expansion at UGA. Important for local traffic and pedestrians.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

This exhibition runs October 14-27, with a free, public reception on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4-5 p.m. Torreah “Cookie” Washington is a fourth-generation needle worker and the first in her family to embrace art quilting. Based in Goose Creek, South Carolina, she is nationally recognized for her quilts, rag baskets, and fiber art that weave together African American history, ancestral memory, and the Divine Feminine. Born in Rabat, Morocco, and raised in a family of makers, Cookie’s earliest memory of stitching was fashioning a Barbie dress out of a cotton sheet at age four—a creation her grandfather purchased for fifty cents. That small spark has carried through a lifetime in fabric, from designing custom bridal gowns to becoming one of the country’s leading African American art quilters. For Cookie, quilting is never just about cloth. It is a way of honoring ancestors and preserving culture. Her practice reflects the centuries-old tradition of African American quilting—an art form born of resilience and resourcefulness among enslaved people, who stitched together scraps into both warmth and memory. Cookie Washington is the Sam Doyle Artist in Residence for Culture and Community at the Penn Center National Historic Landmark District, a Mellon Foundation funded partnership between the UGA Willson Center for Humanities and Arts and St. Helena, South Carolina's Penn Center.

Wednesday, Oct 21

Webinar: Going Beyond Subject Matter: How to Identify Skills Employers Want

University of Georgia

This webinar helps PhDs explore the skills they've developed during their education and how to apply them in nonacademic careers.

Thursday, Oct 22

Exhibition: Torreah "Cookie" Washington

University of Georgia

Explore the works of Torreah Cookie Washington, a needle worker known for her art quilting, at this exhibition in Athens.