ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. Fourth Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
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
Symposium on Ukrainian Art
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSeries of lectures and speakers discussing topics of Ukrainian art. Mar. 27, 4–8:30 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Author Talk
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Ferdia Lennon will give a reading and discuss his first novel Glorious Exploits. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Adobe Illustrator for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of creating vector art. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
College & Careers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHigh school students can create a post-graduation plan with info about FAFSA, applying for licenses and scholarships. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Boots & Brews Line Dancing
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the line dancing basics from hosts Becky and Patty. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
I’m Gonna Marry You Tobey Maguire
1085 Danielsville Rd, Athens GA 1085 Danielsville Rd, Athens, GeorgiaArs Gratia Artis presents presents Samantha Hurley’s dark comedy about celebrity, identity and unhinged teenage devotion. 8 p.m. $10. www.linktr.ee/agatheater
Symposium on Ukrainian Art
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSeries of lectures and speakers discussing topics of Ukrainian art. Mar. 27, 4–8:30 p.m. Mar. 28, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Open House
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDrop in for performances, presentations and demonstrations with specials guests and meet-and-greet opportunities with faculty, staff and students. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu/open-house
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
Spring Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis student-run event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
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
Special Needs Trusts Panel
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensPanel discussion on trusts for special needs children and family members for parents and caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
Blossom After Dark
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and silent auctions to raise support and awareness of mental health initiatives within the community. 6 p.m. $25–35. www.athensparentwellbeing.org
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
Jammin’ In Our Jammies
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesWear your favorite party pajamas and enjoy an evening of games, music and a Best Pajamas contest. All proceeds benefit the Athens Area Homeless Shelter. 7–9 p.m. $50. www.helpathenshomeless.org
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
TEDxUGA 2025
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAn independently organized TED event that highlights the UGA’s community involvement in experiences, research and more. 7 p.m. $20. www.tedxuga.com
Flying Squid Features
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy four feature standup sets by a variety of regional comics. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
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
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
12th Annual Chess Conference
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesChess and Community invites the community to celebrate exceptional students awarded with scholarships and explore chess, VR, robotics and coding activities. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about how to adopt a stream, the qualities of clean water and how to utilize chemical and bacterial monitoring. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
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]
Women’s Resource Fair
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be free health screenings, career coaching, mental health support and community resources. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/belonging
Spring Dodd Market
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis student-run event showcases over 100 UGA student artists with kids activities and more. Mar. 28, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mar. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.doddmarket.com
Athens Spring Home Expo
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet with local and national vendors, and browse home improvement and remodeling items. Mar. 28, 12–6 p.m. Mar. 29, 10–5 p.m. Mar. 30, 11–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenshomeexpos.com
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 26–29. www.athenslibrary.org
FLUKE 2025
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe mini-comic festival organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and their enthusiasts. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $2. www.flukeisawesome.blogspot.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
Learn Miniature Painting Workshop
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your primed miniatures and learn the basics of painting them. Supplies provided. 1 p.m. $5. www.tychesgames.com
