Madison Antiques & Fine Things
The Hall on Foster 513 Foster Street, Madison, United StatesBrowse antique vendors and attend lectures by acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects and landscape architects. Mar. 21–22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15. www.madisonantiquesandfinethings.org
Musical Theatre and Franco-American Cultural Exchange
UGA Fine Arts Building 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDaniel Smith will discuss the translation and reproduction of the off-Broadway hit Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. 10:20 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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
Author Talk
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Diana Graizbord will discuss her book Indicators of Democracy: The Politics and Promise of Evaluation Expertise in Mexico. 3 p.m. FREE! lacsi.uga.edu
Ecstatic Dance
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in mindful movement and dance with featured musicians Libbaloops and DJ Charlieflower, concluding with an electronic sound bath and tea bar. 5:30 p.m. $20. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com/events
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
Dancing Through Frozen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx presents a performance of the Disney movie, inviting the audience to sing along. Mar. 20, 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mar. 21, 6:30 p.m. $10–13. bit.ly/dfx-dtf
Author Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and poet Joy Priest will read from her work as part of the University of Georgia Creative Writing Program through its Graduate Students Reading series. 7 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
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
Our Town
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleWinterville Players present the classic American play that explores the beauty and fragility of everyday life in a small town. Mar. 20–21, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. $10 (students), $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Knock Knock, Who Cares
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesGroup of improv performers who often perform longer narrative stories. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Art of Noticing
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this original play that weaves through the interconnected lives of its eight main characters. Mar. 20–22, 8 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.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
UGA 5K Guided Campus Walk
Parking Lot E07 250 River Road, Athens, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting at Parking Lot E07 on campus. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Indian Spring Festival Celebration
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about Holi and other seasonal Indian festivals, and enjoy music, dance, crafts and more. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Grand Opening
Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the new market’s opening with live music, tastings, book signings, local artisans and a kids corner. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.redstonemarket.com
Spring Fling Art and Oddities
Farmington DepotBrowse goods from artists, doers and collectors from the surrounding area. Mar. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. [email protected]
Madison Antiques & Fine Things
The Hall on Foster 513 Foster Street, Madison, United StatesBrowse antique vendors and attend lectures by acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects and landscape architects. Mar. 21–22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15. www.madisonantiquesandfinethings.org
World Water Day Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a water-themed storytime and activities. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Spring Open House and Seminars
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaGet advice for spring planting from experts then tour the greenhouses and grounds. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com
Resource Fair
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Backpack Project of Athens hosts different local service providers, government departments and student organizations to provide community resources. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athens.thebackpackproject.ngo
Cycle Disciples Bike Blessing
Cycle World Athens 4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesBring your motorcycle for a blessing and enjoy free food, live music and shop various vendors. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cmausa.org
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
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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Craft Swap
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring crafting or art supplies you’ll never use to swap with others. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Vintage Clothing Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDon’t Panic! hosts vendors selling vintage clothing on site. 12–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Anyone Can Paint
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPaint a beach landscape ocean sunrise together. Supplies provided. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Sandy Creek Nature Center that encompasses 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Harlem Globetrotters
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe world record-breaking, trick-shot basketball stars take on their rivals, the Washington Generals. 2 p.m. $30.50–292.50. www.classiccenter.com
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1963 Japanese fantasy-adventure film Lost World of Sinbad. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Queen Esther: A New Musical In Concert
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCollective Artists Workshop presents a powerful reimagining of the biblical tale of courage, faith and destiny. Mar. 22, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 3 p.m. $20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival showcases a selection of adventure, mountain sports and culture speakers, films, books and photographs from around the world. 7 p.m. $20. www.mortontheatre.com
Maria Bamford
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesKnown for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness and voiceover work. 7:30 p.m. $21.50–51.50. www.classiccenter.com
The Art of Noticing
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this original play that weaves through the interconnected lives of its eight main characters. Mar. 20–22, 8 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Crystal: Modern Pin-Ups
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens’ adult dance troupe is celebrating 15 years with a special performance. 8:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
Spring Fling Art and Oddities
Farmington DepotBrowse goods from artists, doers and collectors from the surrounding area. Mar. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. [email protected]
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
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
UGA North Campus Broad Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Demosthenian Hall on UGA’s North Campus. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Our Town
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleWinterville Players present the classic American play that explores the beauty and fragility of everyday life in a small town. Mar. 20–21, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. $10 (students), $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Paint & Sip
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaGuided step-by-step instructions help you paint a masterpiece. 2 p.m. $30. www.facebook.com/creaturecomfortsbeerathens
Tropicalia Paint and Sip
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaKelly’s Paint Parties leads a Tropicalia-themed class. Registration required. 2 p.m. www.kellyspaintparties.com
The Art of Noticing
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this original play that weaves through the interconnected lives of its eight main characters. Mar. 20–22, 8 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Getting Dressed
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA presentation on women’s clothing from the 1890s that includes antique garments and vintage photographs. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee