Athens weekend preview: Quilting Bee Party, Fall Renaissance Faire and more

The Red & Black has compiled a weekly roundup of shows and events for the upcoming weekend. This weekend, get crafty with your friends, as a variety of local handmade markets, galleries and demonstrations will take place in the Athens area. Highlights include an old-fashioned quilting bee at Lyndon House, a Fall Renaissance Faire at Athentic Brewery, Crow Market: Friendship Market and more. Friday, Nov. 13 Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee Party at Lyndon House WHAT: Gather your sewing supplies and cozy up with free cake and coffee as you work on a community project hand-quilting a traditional quilt frame. Once the collaborative masterpiece is completed, the quilt will be auctioned off, with proceeds benefitting Project Safe, supporting local families. Participants must be at least 14 years old, and preregistration is required. WHERE: Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St. WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. PRICE: Free admission; registration required Gonzoriffic Underground Movie Show WHAT: Celebrate local filmmakers at an event hosted by filmmaker Gonzorella, where an underground movie show will play, featuring a collection of homemade midnight movies by local filmmakers. The event highlights short films made by local women and queer artists. WHERE: Ciné, 234 W. Hancock Ave. WHEN: 10 p.m. to midnight PRICE: $8 for members, $11 non-members Saturday, Nov. 14 Athentic Fall Renaissance Faire WHAT: The Fall Renaissance Faire that had previously been canceled will take place this Saturday. Bring your fairies and fiends along in your best medieval costumes and venture out to explore local artisans, old-world demonstrations and faire food from Nosh. WHERE: Athentic Brewing Co., 108 Park Ave. WHEN: Noon to 8 p.m. PRICE: Free Marigold Fiber Fest WHAT: Celebrate the world of fiber arts at the first annual Marigold Fiber Fest, where hands-on workshop sessions will explore a variety of fiber art skills, films and art displays will celebrate the craft and live craft demonstrations will take place. Unique handmade goods and local food and beverages will be available for purchase. WHERE: Winterville Cultural Center, 371 N. Church St. WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PRICE: Free admission Sunday, Nov. 15 Crow Market: Friendship Market WHAT: A food drive and holiday market will take place at Creature Comforts this Sunday, hosted by Ace of Cups Athens. Live music performed by Cat Littlepage and pondgorl will play as you shop. Remember to bring some cans to donate to the food drive. WHERE: Creature Comforts Brewing Co., 271 W. Hancock Ave. WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PRICE: Free Beermuda Triangle with Athens Breweries WHAT: Set sail around the Beermuda Triangle, featuring Athentic Brewing Co., Normaltown Brewing Co. and Creature Comforts Brewing Co., with Cruise Captain Paul. A community group traveling around the three local breweries for a beer crawl, and  participants are encouraged to wear nautical attire. WHERE: Athentic Brewing Co., 108 Park Ave. WHEN: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. PRICE: Free