Friday Afternoon Unwind

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Drop in and relax with complimentary coffee, hot tea and snacks. 3​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Blossom After Dark

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

An evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25. www.athensparentwellbeing.org

Event Series Plant 2 Plate

Plant 2 Plate

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Browse vegetable, herb and flower plants from local farms to start your garden. Apr. 20 & Apr. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, Georgia

Classic City Flowers and Nursery will celebrate its official opening with planting stations, food trucks, live music and more. Apr. 20, 9 a.m.​​–7 p.m. Apr. 21, 12​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com

Earth Day Celebration

Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United States

Browse the Ladies Garden Club plant sale, permanent jewelry by Magpie Goods & Glitz and DIY mini terrariums for kids. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.foxgloveplantbar.com

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com

Tea Rex Party

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Drop in to enjoy a morning of stories, crafts and snacks with a special dino guest. 11 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale

Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 11–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com

Terrapin’s 22nd Anniversary

Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the brewery’s anniversary with a Grateful Dead themed Touch of Brews event featuring all-day live music, street vendors, family-friendly activities and more. 11 a.m.​​–8 p.m. $30. www.touchofbrews.com/athens

Earth Day Garden Swap

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

Third annual family-friendly event with fun activities, plant and seed swaps, and more. 12​​–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

White Tiger’s Birthday

White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate 17 years of the restaurant with birthday cake, fun and live music. 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/WhiteTigerGourmetAthens

Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance

Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United States

This community dance features caller Deanna Palumbo and live music by Max and Maggie and the Drivin’ Wheels. 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

Spring Fling Fashion Thing 3

Urban Greenhouse 2137 West Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

This spring fashion show features models walking down the runway wearing local designer fashion followed by a DJ dance party. 8–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/byv_trubb

Event Series Spring Plant Sale

Spring Plant Sale

R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com

Event Series Grand Opening

Grand Opening

Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, Georgia

Classic City Flowers and Nursery will celebrate its official opening with planting stations, food trucks, live music and more. Apr. 20, 9 a.m.​​–7 p.m. Apr. 21, 12​​–6 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com

Pop-Up Outdoor Market

The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Browse local vendors, including some of the artists from the exhibition “Serenade.” 12–6 p.m. www.therookandpawn.com

GROTA Darkmarket

The Venue on Broad 766 West Broad Street, Athens, United States

There will be a large selection of dark-spirited vendors and entertainment. 12:30–7 p.m. Donations encouraged. Search Gothe Residency of the Arts on Facebook

Dawg Jog 5K

Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United States

The UGA Pre-Vet Club hosts a dog-friendly 5K benefitting Athens Pets. 1 p.m. (5K), 2 p.m. (awards). $30. www.runsignup.com/dawgjog5k

Mayor’s Spring Picnic

Bishop Town Hall 5081 Macon Hwy, Bishop, United States

An inaugural celebratory event featuring barbecue, live music, a kids zone and more. 1​​–3 p.m. FREE! www.townofbishop.org

Young Georgia Authors Reception

Madison County Library 1315 Hwy 98 W., Danielsville, United States

The Friends of the Madison County Library will honor the recipients of the award for K-12 students. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/madison

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

Once Upon A Time In China

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

The Picadilly Puppets presents an all-ages show based on the story of The Empty Pot about being honest, patient and courageous. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/locations/oconee

18th Annual Taste of Oconee

Oconee County Middle School 1101 Mars Hill Road, Watkinsville, GA

Enjoy culinary samples from local restaurants along with entertainment provided by students from the OCMS Choirs and Blue Note Ensemble. 5 p.m. $15​​–20. www.tasteofoconee.com

Earth Day: Ask a Master Gardener

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

Enjoy a Q&A session on how to help your plants to grow, general gardening concerns and more. 3​​–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Publishing Your Book

Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United States

An introduction to publishing through Amazon KDP that will teach you how to format your book, how to choose a cover and more. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe

Celebrating Kick Ath Women

Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Join 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

Spring Supper Club

Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United States

Celebrate spring with a Southern-style classic supper and a variety of live music. 4:30​​–7 p.m. $13.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com

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 about anything sexuality related with snacks and drinks. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $15 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Salsa Dancing Social

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

SALSAthens and TIMBAthens host a monthly get together to learn Latin dance moves and have fun on the dance floor. 8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Plant 2 Plate

Plant 2 Plate

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Browse vegetable, herb and flower plants from local farms to start your garden. Apr. 20 & Apr. 28, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Bear Birthday Party

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

Join the festivities as resident bears Athena, DJ and Yonah celebrate their birthdays with treats, crafts and more. 10 a.m.​​–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/bearhollow