Torrance Festival of Ideas
Online GA, United StatesCelebrate 40 years of UGA’s Torrance Center for Creativity with three days of inspiring, innovative, thought-provoking discussions. Apr. 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/2024ideasfest
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Celebrating Kick Ath Women
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Women Who Work for a community-focused networking event with pop-up shops and light refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. $15. www.business.athensga.com
Kids Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this month’s book Dogman with a party, games, crafts and snacks. Ages 8–11. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Talk
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists featured in the thesis exhibition “Sharpening a Screw” will discuss their work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Pancakes & PJs
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy pancakes and relax in pajamas or comfy wear while watching a movie that was filmed in Georgia. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Community Safety Town Hall
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDistrict Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and representatives from the ACC Sheriff’s Office and Police Department will discuss community safety. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6 p.m. $75. www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Launch
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and UGA writing teacher Leara Rhodes will celebrate the launch of her first novel Spancil Hill with an introduction by Mary Kay Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.leararhodes.com
Salsa Dancing
El Carretonero 124 Rowe Rd, Athens, GAJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. SALSAthensDancing@gmail.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions to help create improv magic. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Closing Reception
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesThe artists behind Mase Pearson Photography and NiwRoc Studio will discuss their works on display, a collaboration of skateboarding photography and skateboard lamps. 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Torrance Festival of Ideas
Online GA, United StatesCelebrate 40 years of UGA’s Torrance Center for Creativity with three days of inspiring, innovative, thought-provoking discussions. Apr. 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/2024ideasfest
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. info@petanque.org, www.athenspetanque.org
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and learn about polymers by watching a video and doing a craft. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Spring Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate spring with a Southern-style classic supper and a variety of live music. 4:30–7 p.m. $13.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary by Lamar Dodd School of Art alumnus Ben Niles with a Q&A to follow. 5:15 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesAuthor Nathan Oates will discuss how he wrote his debut novel, A Flaw in the Design. 5:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Teen Studio: Through Lines
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Through Lines,” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). tking@cityofelberton.net
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDave “Mac” Marquis, Moira Marquis and Valerie Surrett will discuss their book Books Through Bars: Stories from the Prison Books Movement. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Mask You Wear
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCassie Chantel and Julien Berger will perform a new work of the Athens Hip Hop Harmonic and hold a conversation with Nkululeko Zungu. 7:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
The Addams Family
Athens Academy 1281 Spartan Ln., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Academy presents a production of the spooky classic performed by its upper school drama department. Apr. 25–27, 7:30 p.m. $2 (students), $5 (adults). www.athensacademy.org
Bad Ath Babes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAn all-women comedy show run by women featuring eight local comedians. 7:45–9:15 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/badathbabes
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents a North Carolina takeover with headliner Carlos Valencia and a group of Charlotte comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
DIY: Smash Books
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCreate or bring your own expressive journal to write, draw, paint and collage. Registration required. 4:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
AOC Twilight Criterium
Downtown Athens AthensThe annual festival returns with pro and amateur cycling races and activities including kids races, a 5K run, live music, an artist market and more. Apr. 26, 5–9 p.m. Apr. 27, 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
One Night Stand: A Sexuality PowerPoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Closing Reception
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Wonders of Watercolor” will be on view with refreshments and live music. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee