Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Don Chambers. Reservations required to attend. 706.353.3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Hort Club at UGA Spring Plant Sale
South Milledge Greenhouse Complex 2500 S. Milledge Ave., AthensThe Hort Club @ UGA will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale offering perennials, woody plants, houseplants, succulents and veggies. In-person shopping by appointment only. Click here to schedule a shopping appointment. Go online to see the list of plants available. www.facebook.com/ugahortclub
Pandemic Porch Portraits
Pine Lake Park/Beach 4618 Lakeshore Dr., Pine LakeThe public is invited to a socially-distanced opening reception for “Pandemic Porch Portraits," a photo wall created by Cindy M. Brown featuring portraits of Pine Lake residents posing with their families, pets and creative projects. This project's purpose of this project is to document how one community has survived and thrived during the current pandemic. This event will take place at the tennis court beside the western wetlands of Pine Lake Park. Admission is free. Masks are required to attend. 678-557-9303, www.pinelakega.net/portraits
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Haunted Shed “Faltering Light” Listening Party
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., AthensEnjoy an outdoor listening party for Haunted Shed's new album "Faltering Light." Event hosts will be Etienne De Rocher and Eric Shea with complimentary beer from Creature Comforts, wine from Five & Ten and food available from White Tiger Gourmet. www.facebook.com/hauntedshed
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Funky Bluester
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensVisit Southern Brewing every Tuesday for some classic rock 'n roll by Funky Bluester. www.sobrewco.com
UNG Gender Studies Council Speaker Series
AthensThe Gender Studies Council speaker series features a trio of UNG faculty focusing on gender from three different perspectives: visual arts, theater and literature, with each faculty member discussing their topic. www.ung.edu
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
DigiMarCon East 2021 Conference & Exhibition
AthensThe 6th annual DigiMarCon East Conference & Exhibition returns for two days jam-packed with topics covering digital marketing, the latest trends in technology and innovation, practical marketing solutions, networking, etc. Attendees are invited to participate either in-person or online. Find more details and register online. www.digimarconeast.com.
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Third Thursday
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., AthensEnjoy in-person art exhibitions and online events discussing many of the works on display. Free tickets or event registration are required at some venues. Attendees are asked to contact all venues they plan to visit in advance to confirm its current status due to COVID-19. Face masks and social distancing required at all in-person exhibitions. www.georgiamuseum.org
The Pink Stones Album Release Show
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCelebrate The Pink Stones' new album with an outdoor, socially distanced release party featuring support from T. Hardy Morris! $10/person. www.sobrewco.com
DigiMarCon East 2021 Conference & Exhibition
AthensThe 6th annual DigiMarCon East Conference & Exhibition returns for two days jam-packed with topics covering digital marketing, the latest trends in technology and innovation, practical marketing solutions, networking, etc. Attendees are invited to participate either in-person or online. Find more details and register online. www.digimarconeast.com.
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Haunted Shed. Reservations required to attend. 706.353.3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Building a Throwing Tomahawk
Greenhow Handmade Ironworks 1939 Madison St., ComerIn this class, students will forge a throwing tomahawk with a forge-welded high carbon cutting bit. Skills attendees can expect to learn include: tapering/drawing out, bending, drifting, forge welding, heat treatment, hardening and tempering, cutting with a chisel, basic forging, manipulating the cross-section of a bar, fire management when working in the coal forge and fitting the tomahawk to a handle. This class will also discuss parts of the anvil, blacksmith tools, and design elements as they apply to the blacksmith. At the end of the day, students will have the chance to do some target practice throwing their new tomahawk. All tools and materials included. $175/person. 706-308-7603, www.greenhowhandmade.com
First Time at the Forge: Basic Blacksmithing
Greenhow Handmade Ironworks 1939 Madison St., ComerIn this class, students will forge and assemble a wall mount rack with three hooks. Skills attendees can expect to learn include: tapering/drawing out, twisting, scrolling and bending, riveting, cutting, and basic forging fire management when working with a coal forge. This class will also discuss parts of the anvil, blacksmith tools, and design elements as they apply to the blacksmith. All tools and materials included. $150/person. 706-308-7603, www.greenhowhandmade.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Piedmont Gardeners Annual Garden Tour
Various Locations AthensJoin the Piedmont Gardeners for their annual Spring Tour, rain or shine! The tour is self-guided where attendees can amble through four local, do-it-yourself gardens of different styles. Visit the website for tickets, garden descriptions and other info. Social distancing and face masks required to attend. $15/advance. $20/day-of-event. $10/students (with ID.) www.piedmontgardeners.org
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Haunted Shed. Reservations required to attend. 706.353.3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Mobile Food Pantry
General Time Athens 100 Newton Bridge Rd., AthensTerrapin Beer Co. alongside Food Bank of Northeast Georgia and various local sponsors will host a Mobile Food Pantry, a drive-thru food pantry for those in need, on the 3rd Monday of each month thru 2021. All ACC residents that meet income requirements are encouraged to attend. First come, first served. This event will take place outside rain or shine. www.terrapinbeer.com
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Conversation: Val Jeanty & Renee Gladman
Online: UGA AthensComposer, percussionist and DJ Val Jeanty and author Renee Gladman will discuss their plans for a collaborative creative project that they will undertake throughout 2021, supported by the Willson Center. This virtual discussion (held via Zoom) will be moderated by Ed Pavlić, Research Professor of English and African American studies. To register, click here. davemarr@uga.edu, www.franklin.uga.edu
Funky Bluester
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensVisit Southern Brewing every Tuesday for some classic rock 'n roll by Funky Bluester. www.sobrewco.com
Grow Your Business Workshop
Online: Athens Land Trust 685 N. Pope Street, AthensAthens Land Trust is excited to host a course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Workshops will be part lecture and part in-class work to give attendees time to develop strong business plans and strategies featuring local guest speakers. To complete the class, participants will attend all 4 scheduled sessions, as well as 2 additional seminars, and complete a business plan. Two hours of one-on-one coaching will be offered to all participants. Due to COVID, there will be an online option via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:30–7:00 p.m. and a socially distanced session at the West Broad Community Garden (300 S. Rocksprings St, Athens, GA 30606) on Saturdays […]
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Four Fathers. Reservations required to attend. 706-353-3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Four Fathers. Reservations required to attend. 706-353-3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Divination by Throwing Bones Workshop
Margo Metaphysical 224 E. Clayton St., AthensLearn an ancient form of divination called bone casting with this two-hour workshop. Registering for this course also includes a mini bone kit. $25/person. 256-424-3147, www.atalantamoonfire.com
Sunday Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensEnjoy the last evening of the weekend with a little trivia from Solo Entertainment! www.sobrewco.com
Monday Night Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensCome out to Southern Brewing for some trivia and prizes every Monday at 6 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Funky Bluester
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., AthensVisit Southern Brewing every Tuesday for some classic rock 'n roll by Funky Bluester. www.sobrewco.com
Grow Your Business Workshop
Online: Athens Land Trust 685 N. Pope Street, AthensAthens Land Trust is excited to host a course designed to help budding entrepreneurs develop their business and for existing business owners to grow their business. Workshops will be part lecture and part in-class work to give attendees time to develop strong business plans and strategies featuring local guest speakers. To complete the class, participants will attend all 4 scheduled sessions, as well as 2 additional seminars, and complete a business plan. Two hours of one-on-one coaching will be offered to all participants. Due to COVID, there will be an online option via Zoom on Wednesday evenings from 5:30–7:00 p.m. and a socially distanced session at the West Broad Community Garden (300 S. Rocksprings St, Athens, GA 30606) on Saturdays […]
Live Jazz
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, AthensEnjoy dinner, wine and some music from a live jazz trio every Wednesday night. 706-369-0990, www.porterhouseathens.com
Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Club
Online GATeens in grades 6–12 are invited to join a virtual Dungeons and Dragons club. All skill levels are welcome. Meetings are every last Thursday of the month. Participants must provide a current email address when registering online. 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org
Creative Drawing with Watercolor
OCAF 34 School St., WatkinsvilleIn this workshop, students will explore the unique use of watercolor combined with the drawing elements such as lines, texture and perspective. This workshop will consist of two sessions and timespans: Session 1: Thursdays, March 25–April 8, Session 2: Thurdays, April 15–April 29. Attendees must have basic painting skills. $75/member, $100/non-member. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
KnitLits Virtual Knitting Group
Online: Bogart Library AthensKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas, and knit to their hearts' content! Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Open to young adult and adult knitters ages 16 years and up. Go online or call for more information. Email for the meeting link. 706-310-3515, bogartlib@athenslibrary.org
Virtual Booktalks
Online: Bogart Library AthensJoin the library on Facebook for virtual book talks suitable for all ages. Age groups will rotate each Friday so everyone can hear about new books, listen to a short reading and discover new authors. This week will feature picture books! 706-310-3515, www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Daniel Harden. Reservations required to attend. 706-353-3050, www.hendershotsathens.com
Spring Harvest Festival and Farmers Market Opening
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., MadisonCelebrate the opening of the Farmers Market at Farmview and Spring Harvest Festival with lunch or breakfast at the Farmview Café. Attendees can also meet local farmers and artisan craft makers selling an assortment of locally grown produce and handcrafted items. Live music and kids' crafts will be present as well. 770-385-1187, www.farmviewmarket.com
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Marmalade Pottery/Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., AthensSouthern Star Studio is open Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Masks required, no more than two people or a single group inside at a time. Masks and hand sanitizer will be provided if needed. .www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Dinner and a Show
Hendershot's Coffee 237 Prince Ave., AthensHead over to Hendershot's every Friday and Saturday evening for a nice dinner (provided by The Plate Sale) and live music provided by Daniel Harden. Reservations required to attend. 706-353-3050, www.hendershotsathens.com