Cats at Creature Feline Fundraiser

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Meet and pet adoptable rescue cats and enter raffles to raise funds for Circle of Friends Animal Society. 6–8 p.m. Donations suggested. www.cofas.org

Transition Fair

Clarke County School District 595 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United States

Connect with local community agencies and providers to learn about opportunities and resources for people of all disabilities. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Voice of the Dawgs Q&A

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Scott Howard will lead a discussion with UGA AD Josh Brooks, Head Women’s Tennis Coach Drake Bernstein and Head Softball Coach Tony Baldwin, including a photo op with the football National Championship trophies. 4–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com

One Night Stand

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. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Bears 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

Bee Lab Pollinator Plant Sale

UGA Horticultural Farm 1221 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville, Georgia

Browse plants for sale and learn information that will help guide you in your planting process. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. bees.caes.uga.edu

Annual Plant Sale

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

The Ladies Garden Club hosts a sale featuring a variety of plants. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar

Pawsome Dog Adoption & Reunion

Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United States
A meet and greet with adoptable dogs from Friends of Oconee County Animal Shelter plus local vendors and a reunion gathering for previous adopters. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.facebook.com/AKADEMIABC

Game Central Station

Athens Sports Arena 280 Commerce Blvd., Athens, Georgia

Shop from a variety of vendors, enjoy gaming areas, trade collectibles and more. Apr. 26,  11 a.m.7 p.m. Apr. 27, 126 p.m. FREE! (12 & under), $1015 (general admission), $1525 (VIP). www.gamecentralstation.net

Athens Volunteer Fair

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Meet representatives from local social justice related organizations and learn how you can get involved. 1–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/athenscommunityhelpers

Community Conversation: Rebuild

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Georgia Conflict Center hosts a panel about community, impacts of the criminal legal system, rebuilding trust and more. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.gaconflict.org

Café Apollinaire

ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States

The Georgia Fine Arts Academy will present its eighteenth “artsplosion” featuring live music, art, a short film, readings of short plays and comedy. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiafinearts.org

Fair Fashion Spring Market

Starlite Showroom 750 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

 Browse vintage clothing, handmade goods, art, and home decor plus live music. 12–4 p.m. www.facebook.com/Starliteshowroom

Game Central Station

Athens Sports Arena 280 Commerce Blvd., Athens, Georgia

Shop from a variety of vendors, enjoy gaming areas, trade collectibles and more. Apr. 26,  11 a.m.7 p.m. Apr. 27, 126 p.m. FREE! (12 & under), $1015 (general admission), $1525 (VIP). www.gamecentralstation.net

Sonny Angel Trading Party

Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring your Sonny Angel trades and swap with the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom

Health Meets Hope 5K Run & Walk

Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Friends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources with activities, concessions and giveaways. 3–5 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org

Georgia Conflict Center’s 15th Anniversary Celebration

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

The family-friendly event includes live music by Squallé, a performance by The League of Step, adoptable dogs from Athenspets, food trucks, activities and more. 59 p.m. FREE! www.gaconflict.org

Workforce Connections Expo

1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA

Learn more about Fair Chance Employment with a panel discussion and resource materials. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. www.envisionathens.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

Spirits Launch Party

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

Try the new Longnose Agave, Warbler Rum and Topknot Vodka with a guided tasting or VIP experience with paired hors d’oeuvres. 5–11 p.m. $15 (tasting), $75 (VIP). www.athenticbrewing.com

Retro Prom

The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United States

Travel back in time to another era and celebrate prom to the fullest in benefit of ACCA. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $35–450. www.accaging.org

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

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

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

UGArden Community Day

UGArden 2500 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate the community farm’s 15th anniversary with hands-on activities, crafts, games and a plant and herb market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. ugarden.uga.edu

Spring Harvest Festival

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

The 9th annual festival kicks off the harvest season with live music, lawn games, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.​​–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com

Athens Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale

Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GA

Browse unusual and hard to find Southeastern native plants as well as a wide selection of perennials, ferns, trees and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. gnps.org/athens-east-piedmont-chapter 

Snake Day

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

Celebrate snakes with games, activities, crafts, live snakes interactions and more. 12​​–4 p.m. $5. www.accgov.com

Seed Swap

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Network with fellow gardeners, trade gardening tips and swap a variety of seeds. 1–2 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org

Athens Black Market

College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United States

This special edition of the market celebrates May Day Fest in solidarity with International Workers’ Day, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs, live music, cultural performances and more. 1–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org

Speakeasy Night

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

Enjoy classic speakeasy style specialty cocktails, swing dancing, jazz from Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots and more. 5–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

9th Annual Kitten Shower

Athens Area Humane Society 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States

Enjoy drinks and snacks with the Athens Humane Society’s adoptable kittens. 2–4 p.m. $15–50. www.athenshumanesociety.org

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

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

There will be a special lager release, food from Agua Linda, traditional folkloric dance by El Tepeyac, salsa lessons with TimbATHENS and a portion of proceeds benefitting Casa de Amistad. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Markets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, art and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

Winterville Marigold Festival

Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United States

During this family-friendly festival, there will be a 10K, parade, vendors, kids activities, car show and live music. 7:30 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldfestival.com