9 p.m. $7. www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens

Cougar Hunt

Ladies 30 and older can enter the contest to win the first place prize of $500!

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.

7–9 p.m. $5. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com

OCAF Thrift Sale Preview

Get a sneak peak before tomorrow's crowds swarm Rocket Hall. Prices double during preview. Find antiques, furniture, trinkets, tools, toys, electronics, lawn and garden supplies, pottery, clothing and so much more. Benefits the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-797-3787

Carlton Art Group Open House

(65 Lexington Rd, Carlton) Stone and wood sculpture, monoprints, Ukrainian eggs, hand-made furniture, fused glass, metal sculpture and jewelry are among the many works on display. A portion of the proceeds benefits Georgia for Haiti.

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 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com

16th Annual OCAF Thrift Sale

Over 10,000 items for sale. Find antiques, furniture, trinkets, tools, toys, electronics, lawn and garden supplies, pottery, clothing and so much more. Benefits the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation.

3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

"TheLife and Legacy of Jeannette Rankin"

"Championing Election Reform," a panel discussion with Dr. Paul-Henri Gurian and Dr. M.V. Hood, both of UGA, and Alison Bracewell-McCullick of the Georgia Secretary of State's Office.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! 706-797-3787

Carlton Art Group Open House

(65 Lexington Rd, Carlton) Stone and wood sculpture, monoprints, Ukrainian eggs, hand-made furniture, fused glass, metal sculpture and jewelry are among the many works on display. A portion of the proceeds benefits Georgia for Haiti.

5 p.m. FREE! 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation and Kirtan

(Chase Park Warehouse) Lend your voice to this ancient form of devotional chanting performed in the traditional "call and response" form with live drumming and harmonium.

8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Drive-By Truckers and The Whigs CD Listening Party

Hear the stellar new releases from two of Athens' top rock groups! The Truckers' latest is called The Big To-Do and The Whigs' newest is In the Dark.

7 p.m. FREE! dberland@uga.edu

Sustainability Film Series

(Rooker Hall) UGA's Department of University Housing hosts a spring film series focusing on environmental awareness and sustainability. This week: Black Diamond: Mountaintop Removal & the Fight for Coalfield Justice (2007).

6:45–9 p.m. FREE! jongyun@uga.edu

2010 Korean Contemporary Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Jeon Yoon-soo's Portrait of a Beauty, a 2008 film adapted from Lee Jeong-myeong's novel, Painter of the Wind. Korean snacks provided!

6–8 p.m. $30. 706-542-0830

The Art of: Brew

Tour the Terrapin Beer Company and learn the art of award-winning beer. Followed by a reception and live music by the Athens A-Train Band. Part of GMOA's "The Art of" Series. RSVP.

7 p.m. 706-850-1916

St. Patty's Day Bash

Celebrate with traditional corned beef and cabbage, an appearance by the Coors Light Girls and giveaways followed by Sports Trivia at 9:30 p.m.

5–7 p.m. www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Canine Cocktail Hour

(Phi Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Every Wednesday.

11:30 a.m. $15. www.foodbanknega.org, www.classiccenter.com

Empty Bowl Luncheon

Benefit hosted by the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia to raise awareness about hunger. Tickets include soup, a sandwich and a bowl handcrafted by the potters at Good Dirt. Eleven showpiece bowls created by local artists will also be auctioned off during the drop-in lunch.

12:15 p.m. FREE! fsgiles@uga.edu

APERO Africana Brown Bag Lecture

(Room 407) William Kisaalita, a biological and agricultural engineer, speaks on "Guiding Axioms for Deploying Sustainable Technology-Driven Solutions at the Bottom of the Economic Ladder."

6:45–9 p.m. FREE! jongyun@uga.edu

2010 Korean Contemporary Film Festival

Enjoy a screening of Forever the Moment, a 2008 fictionalized account of the South Korea women's handball team. Korean snacks provided!

7:30 p.m. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation, Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck

(Chase Park Warehouse) Bring the kids, a vegetarian dish and your Spiritual Energy. Devotional songs and instruments are encouraged. Every Wednesday!

5–6 p.m. FREE! www.livingwageaction.org

UGA Living Wage Vigil

Come out and show your support for a living wage! Every Thursday.

6 p.m. FREE! dougherk@uga.edu

Gubernatorial Debate

Moderated by Charles S. Bullock, Richard B. Russell Professor of Political Science, the Democratic candidates will debate from 6-7:30 p.m. and Republican candidates from 8-9:30 p.m. Q&A follows.

5–7 p.m. FREE! rsieg@uga.edu

Opening Reception

For “San Luis de Monteverde: Luminosity in Life and Decay,” an exhibit of photographs by Richard Siegesmund.

Mar. 19–21, FREE! www.athenscine.com

Amnesty International Human Rights 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.

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.

6–9 p.m. FREE! www.art.uga.edu

MFA Exhibition

Opening reception for the 2010 Master of Fine Arts Degree Candidates Exhibition.

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.

9 p.m. FREE! 706-542-2860

UGA Observatory Open House

The 24-inch telescope is open for public viewing on the roof of the UGA physics building.

7–9:30 p.m. $7, $5 (students). haejunyoon@gmail.com

Korea Night at the Museum

Come celebrate the Korean Film Festival with performances, exhibitions and a taste of Korean cuisine.

Mar. 19–21, FREE! www.athenscine.com

Amnesty International Human Rights 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.

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.

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 Associate 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.

Mar. 19–21, FREE! www.athenscine.com

Amnesty International Human Rights 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.

Noon–7 p.m. FREE! 706-338-3097, www.bottlecapman.net

Bottlecap Truck's 10th Birthday Bash

Local roving landmarks grow up so fast! This date marks 10 years that artist Jimmy Straehla has been motoring around town in his artcar, a work truck bedazzled in bottlecaps. Celebrate with an art show featuring the work of several local artists, live music from Pam Blanchard, Jim White, Eric Johnson (f/stop), The WinterVillains and Curley Maple.

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.

5 p.m. FREE! 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation and Kirtan

(Chase Park Warehouse) Lend your voice to this ancient form of devotional chanting performed in the traditional "call and response" form with live drumming and harmonium.

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.

6–8 p.m. FREE! emma.holman@cancer.org

Survivor Spring Social

American Cancer Society Leadership Board of Athens invites all cancer survivors +1 guest to attend. Enjoy live pianist Joanne Tidwell, food and celebration!

7 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com

The Patient as Artist

Celebrate art's healing power at this evening of film, art and poetry created by patients and participants in Seeing with the Wild Eye Workshops and Woven Dialogue Writing Worshops. Reception follows.

Dancing from 9–11 p.m. www.athensswingnight.com

Athens Swing Night

No partner or experience necessary! Advanced lesson at 8 p.m. Beginners' lesson at 8:30 p.m.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.art.uga.edu.

Annual Pottery Sale

The Ceramic Student Organization hosts its spring pottery sale.

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.

5–7 p.m. www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Canine Cocktail Hour

(Phi Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Every Wednesday.

10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.art.uga.edu.

Annual Pottery Sale

The Ceramic Student Organization hosts its spring pottery sale.

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.

7:30 p.m. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation, Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck

(Chase Park Warehouse) Bring the kids, a vegetarian dish and your Spiritual Energy. Devotional songs and instruments are encouraged. Every Wednesday!

6–8 p.m. FREE! 706-369-8079

Open House

Celebrate the dowtown gift boutique's change in ownership with complimentary wine and snacks, live music by a local string band and the chance to win prizes in a raffle.

5–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-4100

Open House

Performance by Kenosha Kid complimented with free beer and wine. Come see what Full Moon Studio, located in Watkinsville, has to offer!

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.

5–6 p.m. FREE! www.livingwageaction.org

UGA Living Wage Vigil

Come out and show your support for a living wage! Every Thursday.

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.

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.

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $15 (includes lunch and coffee). 706-353-1801, www.achfonline.org

"Look at That! Fresh Approaches in Urban Redevelopment for Athens"

The Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation sponsors this one-day sympsium of presentations, films, exhibits and conversation. Register by Mar. 23.

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.

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.

10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.nationalmssociety.org/gaa

Walk MS

Get in step with the local chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in this charity walk to benefit the 8,500 Georgians living with MS. Register online.

5 p.m. FREE! 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation and Kirtan

(Chase Park Warehouse) Lend your voice to this ancient form of devotional chanting performed in the traditional "call and response" form with live drumming and harmonium.

7–9 p.m. FREE! (donations welcome), www.athenscine.com

Plotluck Night

Come with a true short story from your life to share at this new monthly event. Ten names will be drawn from a hat and those chosen get five minutes and a microphone. The audience votes for the best story and prize recipient.

5–7 p.m. www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Canine Cocktail Hour

(Phi Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Every Wednesday.

7:30 p.m. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation, Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck

(Chase Park Warehouse) Bring the kids, a vegetarian dish and your Spiritual Energy. Devotional songs and instruments are encouraged. Every Wednesday!

5–6 p.m. FREE! www.livingwageaction.org

UGA Living Wage Vigil

Come out and show your support for a living wage! Every Thursday.

10 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! 706-542-1238, entomolo@uga.edu

24th Annual Insect Zoo

(Room 426) UGA's Department of Entomology hosts annual insect zoo featuring discovery stations that provide the opportunity to experience the diversity of insects and arthropods through hands-on interaction.

5 p.m. FREE! 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation and Kirtan

(Chase Park Warehouse) Lend your voice to this ancient form of devotional chanting performed in the traditional "call and response" form with live drumming and harmonium.

7:30 p.m. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@hotmail.com

Meditation, Kirtan and Vegetarian Potluck

(Chase Park Warehouse) Bring the kids, a vegetarian dish and your Spiritual Energy. Devotional songs and instruments are encouraged. Every Wednesday!

5–6 p.m. FREE! www.livingwageaction.org

UGA Living Wage Vigil

Come out and show your support for a living wage! Every Thursday.