Transition Fair
Clarke County School District 595 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesConnect 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]
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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
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. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Voice of the Dawgs Q&A
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaScott 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
Artist Reception
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWatkinsville artist Nethie Lockwood’s exhibition “Pets and Places” featuring paintings will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org
Strike Fashion Show
Geography Geology Building 210 Field St., Athens, United StatesThe Athens branch of Strike Magazine hosts a fashion show featuring local models and designers. 5:45 p.m. (social hour), 7:15 p.m. (runway show). FREE! www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
One Night Stand
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. 18 & up. Registration suggested. 6–8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
TRACKS: A Magical Realist Tragedy
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleCraig Houk and the Athens Playwrights’ Workshop’s production tells the story of a group of teens and their life struggles set in the 1990s. Apr. 25–26, 7:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]
Standup Comedy Grad Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy the graduation show of Flying Squid’s standup students as they test out brand new material. 8–9 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday’s
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
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. 25, 12–10 p.m. Apr. 26, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenstwilight.com
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets 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
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Homebuyer Education Workshop
Athens Land Trust 685 N Pope Street, Athens, United StatesAthens Land Trust hosts this HUD-certified course for first-time homeowners to learn about the home-buying process in Georgia. Registration required. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $10. [email protected]
Bears Birthday Party
Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin 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, GeorgiaBrowse 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 StatesThe Ladies Garden Club hosts a sale featuring a variety of plants. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
9th Annual Pop-Up Artist Market
Stan Mullins Art Studio 650 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a variety of art and handmade goods by student and community artists. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.georgiamuseum.org
Madison Fest
Madison Town Park 171c GA-83, Madison, United StatesA family-friendly event featuring spring flowers, garden plants, handmade arts and crafts, regional food, crafting activities and live music. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.madisonga.com/350/MadisonFest
Author Visit
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Carey Blankenship-Kramer’s recently released middle-grade horror novel Ghost Scout’s Honor. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Connecting with Gemstones & Crystals
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesWork with gemstones therapeutically to strengthen and protect your energy field and wake your intuitive skills. Registration required. 11 a.m. $35. www.ancientsunsacademy.com
Pawsome Dog Adoption & Reunion
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesGame Central Station
Athens Sports Arena 280 Commerce Blvd., Athens, GeorgiaShop from a variety of vendors, enjoy gaming areas, trade collectibles and more. Apr. 26, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Apr. 27, 12–6 p.m. FREE! (12 & under), $10–15 (general admission), $15–25 (VIP). www.gamecentralstation.net
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Planting Native Trees
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Master Gardener Liz Conroy to learn proper techniques when planting native trees. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Know Your Rights Outreach
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn your rights if ICE comes to your door. Apr. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Apr. 16 & 30, 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Athens Volunteer Fair
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesMeet representatives from local social justice related organizations and learn how you can get involved. 1–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/athenscommunityhelpers
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Student Spotlight Tour
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCuratorial intern Adam Miller will give a talk about his research on the newly reinstalled Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Community Conversation: Rebuild
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGeorgia 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 StatesThe 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
TRACKS: A Magical Realist Tragedy
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleCraig Houk and the Athens Playwrights’ Workshop’s production tells the story of a group of teens and their life struggles set in the 1990s. Apr. 25–26, 7:30 p.m. $15. [email protected]
Fever/Dream
Forestry Building 2 180 E Green St., Athens, United StatesArs Gratia Artis presents a play comically skewering the dark realities of corporate America and the never-ending chains of capitalism. Apr. 24 & 26–27, 7:30 p.m. $10. sites.google.com/view/arsgratiaartistheatre
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Spring Market
Rivet House 355 Oneta Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse art, handmade gifts and more from local vendors. 12 p.m. More information @rivethousehotel on Instagram.
Fair Fashion Spring Market
Starlite Showroom 750 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse 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, GeorgiaShop from a variety of vendors, enjoy gaming areas, trade collectibles and more. Apr. 26, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Apr. 27, 12–6 p.m. FREE! (12 & under), $10–15 (general admission), $15–25 (VIP). www.gamecentralstation.net
Drawing in the Gallery
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesUsing the “Interstitial Agency” exhibition as inspiration, create freely or join the group drawing exercise. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Lazy Sunday Games Day
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your favorite board, video, card or role playing games and meet fellow gamers. 1–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Disney On Ice
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe films Frozen and Encanto will be brought to life on ice with aerial acrobatics and more. Apr. 24, 7 p.m. Apr. 25, 11 a.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 26, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. Apr. 27, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $20–85. www.classiccenter.com
Sonny Angel Trading Party
Treehouse Kid & Craft 815 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your Sonny Angel trades and swap with the community. 1:30–3 p.m. FREE! www.treehousekidandcraftcom
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. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
