Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Georgia Beer Day
Athens, GA Athens, GA, United StatesAthens’ participating breweries Athentic Brewing Co., Creature Comforts and Southern Brewing Co. will be offering a limited edition collector’s pint glass with individual celebrations. 12–10 p.m. FREE! www.georgiacraftbrewersguild.org
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Broderick Flanigan will guide an exploration of the history of Hot Corner, a vibrant African-American business district. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Camp-In Meet and Greet
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAs part of Cracker’s Camp-In weekend, meet and greet with the band followed by a music performance by Johnny Hickman. 2 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Ciné Oscar Gala
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAThis fundraiser features a red carpet entry, swag bags, live music, dancing, buffet, live auction, photo booths, contests and more. 6–10 p.m. $150 & up. www.athenscine.com
Spring Fling and Shop
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensBrowse locally crafted jewelry, art prints, home decor and ceramics. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
UGA Humanities Festival Kickoff Reception
UGA Founders Memorial Garden 325 South Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe program will begin with remarks from staff and follow with conversation and refreshments. 5 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Whiskies of Ireland
J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, AthensExperience the rich and diverse flavors of Ireland’s finest whiskies by sampling. 7–9 p.m. $25. www.eventbrite.com/cc/whiskies-of-the-world-2578279
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesIt’s a full day of Irish cheer with an Irish Red ale release, food, Celtic pub music by Repent at Leisure Band and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Explore The Creative Space
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDemos for the new 3D printer, laser engraver, digital editing stations and Classic City Vibes recording studio will be available in addition to gaming experiences. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Sensory Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to make calming sensory items with teen expert Tyson. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by The Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
St. Patrick for St. Vincent
Countryside Manor 56 Grove Chapel Church Road, Winterville, United StatesThis fundraising event is in benefit of Vincent‘s Place animal sanctuary and will feature live music, Irish dancing, libations, desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincentsplace.org
Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lanternparade
Southern Sparkle Fairy Hair
Beautiful Mess 240 W Clayton St, Athens, GAShine up for spring with a fairy hair tinsel session. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.southernsparklefairyhair.com
Georgia Questival
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesExhibitors and vendors will lead adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history. 1–5 p.m. $5/individual, $20/family. botgarden.uga.edu
Pups & Pints
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe patio will be full of adoptable dogs with a free pour for every adoption. Third Sundays, 3–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Keepin’ It Green and Brew-tiful St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis event will raise funds to help KACCB fill the loop with daffodils and crape myrtles featuring live music, food, games for kids and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/kaccb
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Wine, Cider & Terroir
Fire Station #2 265 Cleveland Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSample wines and ciders as author Diane Flynt discusses complex fermented beverages and signs copies of her book Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived. 5 p.m. $20. www.avidbookshop.com
Black Art and Culture Awards
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresentation of the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award to artist Curtis Patterson and the Lillian C. Lynch Citation to Marie T. Cochran. 5:30–9:30 p.m. $55–65. www.georgiamuseum.org
Friends Annual Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting features keynote speaker, writer and garden designer Jay Sifford. 7 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
11th Annual Chess Conference
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesChess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens 489 Prince Ave., Old Fire Hall No. 2, AthensKristen Morales will guide an exploration of the history of Buena Vista, an area known for the city stockade, the Southern Mill and different forms of early architecture. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Women’s Music Business Mixer
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a Q&A panel followed by a mixer for anyone interested in getting into the business or already involved. Ages 18 & up. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
Hobbit Door Wreath DIY
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Tolkien Reading Day by decorating a mini hobbit door wreath. Registration required. Ages 18 & up. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
BFK Presents Reading Is Reading
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesA community-led showcase where five presenters get five minutes each to demonstrate how reading shows up in their life. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.booksforkeeps.org
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 by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Comics Reading: FLUKE Pre-Party
Bizarro-Wuxtry 225 College Ave, Athens, GAHosted by Cam del Rosario and Abby Kacen with live comic readings by Eleanor Davis, Pat Rooks and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mild_pain
TEDxUGA 2024
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $15–35. www.tedxuga.com
Breakfast with the Bunny
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a take home craft, enjoy a biscuit breakfast and chat with the Easter Bunny. Registration required. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in chemical and macroinvertebrate workshops to learn more about the qualities of clean water. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesBring a basket and participate in a fun filled egg hunt. Ages 12 & under. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
FLUKE 2024
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blogspot.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesBring a basket and participate in the annual 5 Points egg hunt. Ages 10 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Easter Sunrise Service
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GeorgiaOconee Hill Cemetery will hold a service with Matt Marston of First Baptist, Athens officiating and music by Tom Granum and a Festival Brass ensemble. 7 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
13th Annual UGA Three Minute Thesis
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis international research competition requires contestants to explain their thesis or dissertation topic in three minutes or less. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org