Whiskies of Ireland

J's Bottle Shop 1452 Prince Avenue, Athens

Experience 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

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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

St. Patrick’s Day Party

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

It’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

Zoo Day

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate animal art with local vendors, a youth art exhibition featuring native Georgia wildlife, educational animal encounters, crafts and more. 10 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Explore The Creative Space

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Demos 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 States

All 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 States

This 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 States

This 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 States

This 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

Southern Sparkle Fairy Hair

Beautiful Mess 240 W Clayton St, Athens, GA

Shine 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 States

Exhibitors and vendors will lead adventurous activities showcasing Georgia’s natural history. 1–5 p.m. $5/individual, $20/family. botgarden.uga.edu

Event Series Pups & Pints

Pups & Pints

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

The 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 States

This 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

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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

Wine, Cider & Terroir

Fire Station #2 265 Cleveland Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Sample 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 States

Presentation 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 States

This 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 States

Chess 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

Event Series Secret Record Swap

Secret Record Swap

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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, Athens

Kristen 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 States

There 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 States

Celebrate 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

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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 States

A 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 States

A 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, GA

Hosted 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 States

An 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 States

Create 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 States

Join 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 States

Bring a basket and participate in a fun filled egg hunt. Ages 12 & under. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Easter Egg Hunt

Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United States

Bring a basket and participate in the annual 5 Points egg hunt. Ages 10 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]

Easter Sunrise Service

Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, Georgia

Oconee 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]

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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

STEAM: Eclipse

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Enjoy crafts and activities with certified eclipse glasses available for participants while supplies last. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Event Series First Fridays

First Fridays

Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States

Kick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com

UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale

Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United States

This annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu

Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up

Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United States

Browse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath