Noon–6 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647

Reception for Educators

Meet local authors Grace Eubanks and Helen H. Kimbrough and enjoy live music by jazz keyboardist Dr. Ian Johnson, the Athens Women's Singing Circle and guitarist Ricky Fitzpatrick.

Mar. 19–21, FREE! www.athenscine.com

Amnesty International Human Rights Film Festival

This weekend, focus on human rights across the globe. Films include Burma VJ, The Stoning of Soraya M. and Soundtrack for a Revolution. Go online for full schedule.

7 p.m. FREE! 706-797-2035

Where the Wild Things Are

Come to Comer and catch the movie!

8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $3 www.juniorleagueofathens.org

Bargainza

(Old Farmers Hardware, 2555 Lexington Rd.) It's that time again. Come check out the giant thrift sale! Preview night on Friday, Mar. 19. Presented by the Junior League of Athens. Proceeds benefit P.A.L.S.

2–6 p.m. FREE! 706-353-2223

Farmers' Market

(195 Paradise Blvd.) The Sacred Earth Growers Co-Op sets up their year-round farmers' market. Organic meat and dairy vendors, produce vendors, local artisans and more help to make this an exciting new addition to your weekend.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-363-0933, www.yffmag.com

Young, Foxy & Free Launch Party

Celebrate the new spring issue of Michael Lachowski's art, fashion and photography magazine.

6–9 p.m. 706-583-8510

Closing Reception

For Christopher DeDe Giddens' mixed media portraits. All unsold portraits will be auctioned off.

706-795-5564.

Spring Book Sale

Money raised goes back into the library through book purchasing, program funding and special initiatives. Open during library hours.

8–11 p.m. $7 (18+), FREE! (ages 17 & under). www.athensfolk.org

Contra Dance

Old-time contra dance with live music by The Eargasms and calling presented by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. No experience necessary, no partner needed. Free lesson at 7:30 p.m.

2 p.m. $2. 706-613-3631

Deer Neighbors

Learn about living with suburban deer and how to deal with some of their less-than-neighborly behaviors. Lindsay Thomas, Jr. of Quality Deer Management Association leads this informative talk. Register by Mar. 19.

3 – 11 p.m. $20 (advance), $25 (door), FREE! (kids). 706-546-5008, www.breastfest.org

BreastFest 2010

Fundraiser for breast cancer research and breast health that benefits St. Mary's Women's Diagnostic Center. Main event features live music, food, wine and beer, silent auction and raffle. BreastFest Kids activities include face-painting, moon-bounce and dancing.

8 p.m. $25–$35. 706-542-4400, www.uga.edu/pac

I Musici de Montreal

The illustrious Canadian chamber orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky.

Mar. 19 & 26, 7:30 p.m., Mar. 20, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Mar. 21 & 28, 2 p.m. $10, $8 (kids, seniors, students, members). www.athenslittleplayhouse.org

The Jungle Book

Athens Little Playhouse performs a play based on Rudyard Kipling's beloved tale about Mowgli, a little boy raised by wolves in the jungle.

9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com

Eureka California

CD Release Show! Local indie band influenced by American indie that sounds like British indie influenced by American indie.

Grape Soda

Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb.

Titans of Filth

This local band combines droll Southern voices with easy-rolling, efficient and uncomplicated indie-pop rock about the ups and downs of young love.

Werewolves

CD Release Show! Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics.

9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com

The Burning Angels

New local act that plays Americana soul. Featuring Natalie Garcia on vocals and guitar Mark Cunningham on vocals, guitar and dobro, Josh Westbrook on drums and appearances by Adam Poulin on fiddle and Matt Dyson on dobro and banjo.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Get Sad

Local post-hardcore trio featuring members of Chrissakes and Pride Parade.

Untied States

Distortion-heavy and disharmonious in an oddly pleasant way, Atlanta's Untied States charts moody, sinister rock and roll waters.

Vincas

Energetic, erratic garage punk with growling guitars, howling vocals and a bit of rockabilly blues swagger.

Wizard Smoke

Atlanta metal band sharing members with Maserati, Attractive 80s Women, Cassavetes and Dust Rabbit.

9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens

Scarlet Stitch

A solid blend of Southern, stadium, metal and grunge rock. The band formerly known as Soul Shaker packs a hefty musical punch of classic covers and originals.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

David Dowless

Performing a lively blend of bluegrass.

8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Hola Halo

"'70s keys, dripping guitars and marching-band drums" are the specialties of this local band.

Mr. Falcon

High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

9 – 11:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar

Latin Mix

This ensemble features members from Peru, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Playing the best salsa, cubmia, bachata and merenge tunes.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

JazzChronic

Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew.

Uri

From Tuscaloosa AL, Uri mixes hip-hop, funk and heavy beats from a full live band.

9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.newearthmusichall.com

Collective Efforts

Progressive hip-hop crew out of Atlanta. These talented emcees are eager to put on a show and their live performances are just as engaging as the records. CD release show!

Dillon

Well-rounded Atlanta rapper with a background in music, cooking and acting.

8 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org

Athens

Young local rockers ranging in age from 11-15 with big, classic rock influences. Check out our review of their record in this issue.

Second Suns

New band featuring Camp Amped alumni.

Tealvox

Local teenage indie-rock band that draws inspiration from acts such as Coldplay, U2 and The Beatles.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840

Old School Outlaws

Southern rock with a country vibe.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Doc Brown & the DeLoreans

Formerly Athens Groove Company, this band plays progressive psych-rock inspired by everything from Kool & the Gang to Béla Fleck.

"Athens BreastFest." 12–5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.terrapinbeer.com

16 Tons

This heavy-hitting and hard-driving local group pulls from strong traditions in performing its mountain music, bluegrass, honky-tonk and classic country tunes.

90 Acre Farm

This acoustic trio from Watkinsville plays original Americana and covers.

Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

John Keane and Nathan Sheppard

Acclaimed producer and rocker John Keane will be joined by local acoustic stalwart Nathan Sheppard for a set of rock and Americana numbers.

The Sara O'Brien Band

Entertainer, teacher and activitist, O'Brien is the founder of Athens BreastFest and the Tyanna Foundation. Her music is comparable to artists like Shawn Colvin, Natalie Merchant and Lucinda Williams.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Mellow Down Easy

A soulful mixture of classic rock, country and blues.

11 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283

DJRX

283 bartender Rachel Barnes is celebrating her birthday with a prom! In keeping with the prom theme, "Almost Paradise," DJ/remixer Brian Gonzalez digs deeper into the DJRX vault, liberating vintage mixes to blend with his current productions.

9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.newearthmusichall.com

DJ Rich Rock

Starting out at an early age (he began throwing DJ parties in a basement his friends called "Club Chrome" in the 7th grade) this young DJ has taken his career to the ATL party scene.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010

Kamikaze Karaoke

New karaoke night at Alibi!

FREE! 706-549-1010

Game Night

Come play beer pong!

Mar. 21 & 22, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5922

Spring Fling Pottery Sale

(Watkinsville) Pottery sale featuring studio demonstrations and raku firing.

10 a.m. salemwillard@gmail.com

Tanyard Creek Gardenwork Party

Groundclearing and initial planting of the Tanyard Creek Garden–a model for urban sustainable high-yielding perennial food production. Come help reclaim unused land in Athens! Bring tools.

10 –noon. FREE! peacecorpsuga@gmail.com

Peace Core Trail Work Day

Come and get your hands dirty next to Peace Corps volunteers. Open to the public. Please RSVP as lunch will be provided.

10 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706-542-4662

Family Day: Spring Festival

Come to the art education classrooms to learn about two of your favorite things: animals and art! Create your own art-pet to take home with you.

11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

"Mudpies"

Plant seeds, make delicious mud treats and listen to stories about spring in this fun workshop! For kids of all ages. Registration required.

11 a.m.–noon. FREE! 706-613-3615

Nature Trading Post

Program intended to encourage personal nature exploration and raise awareness about ecological connections among young collectors. Participants earn points for their collected items (shells, rocks, animal bones, etc.). The points can be banked or used to trade for another object from the Nature Center's Trading Post. Kids, bring an adult to participate!