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
Crisis on Campus
The Table 1250 S. Lumpkin, Athens, United StatesA hybrid panel discussion about visas, ICE inquiries, recommendations for helping each other, addressing issues of gender identity on passports and more. 2 p.m. FREE! www.zoom.us/S/93408684209
The Modern Revivals of Artisan Blacksmithing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesMastersmith John Dittmeier will display historic portfolios, books, ironwork and tools, and provide resources and insights into the craft. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist Annie Sears’ exhibition will be on view. 2–5 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Trestles, Runaway Trains and Streetcars
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesHistorian and author Todd DeFeo discusses Athens’ unexpected railroad history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Health Meets Hope 5K Run & Walk
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFriends of Advantage hosts a fundraiser for mental health awareness and resources with activities, concessions and giveaways. 3–5 p.m. $30. www.friendsofadvantage.org
SIM Race Sunday
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDrive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Georgia Conflict Center’s 15th Anniversary Celebration
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThe family-friendly event includes live music by Squallé, a performance by The League of Step, adoptable dogs from Athenspets, food trucks, activities and more. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.gaconflict.org
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Opening Reception
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesA community art show featuring works by Nate Malcolm, Christee Darling, Thom Bagby, Ava Busby, Cedar and Addy Root will be on view. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
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
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
