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
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
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
The Cost of Our Land Use Patterns
Clarke Central High School 350 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about the finances of our community land use patterns through a talk that makes data digestible. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/planning
Forest Heights Blueberry Festival Kickoff
Oglethorpe Garage 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizers will give a preview of this year’s events and festival merchandise will be available in support of the Community Blueberry Project. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.regenerators.earth/festival
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
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
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
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
Seussical JR.
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy exploring various stories by Dr. Suess with a musical showcase by Studio Athens‘ Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company. May 9–10, 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
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
Level 3 & 4 Improv Graduation Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. (level 3), 9 p.m. (level 4). $5 (each). www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Tear It The Fuck Apart
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCara Piss presents a performance art showcase. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Winterville Marigold Festival
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesDuring 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
The 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
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Mommy & Me Floral Bouquet Design Class
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesLearn how to create bouquets in this hands-on workshop and take home a tied bouquet. Registration required. 9 a.m. $25. www.farmviewmarket.com
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
Flowers with Mom
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesAll ages are invited to enjoy a tea party brunch in the sculpture garden along with flower themed crafts and a raffle. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $15. www.ocaf.com
Intuitive Gardening
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to talk telepathically to plants, trees and nature spirits in your garden to share healings with them and discourage unwanted pests. Registration required. 11 a.m. $35. www.ancientsunsacademy.com
Terrapin’s Anniversary
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the brewery’s 23rd anniversary hosted by Aubrey Entertainment with all-day live music, street vendors, family-friendly activities and more. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $20–30. www.terrapinbeer.com/anniversarytickets
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
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Backyard Fruit for the Home Gardener
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about native fruit, soil testing and proper planting techniques in this fruit gardening workshop. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Changing the Narrative
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesA viewing of documentary created by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement which highlights the challenges and victories of local Black and minority business owners. 2 p.m. FREE! www.aadmovement.org/
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Historic Athens Welcome Center 280 E Dougherty St, Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Kristen Morales to learn the history of Buena Vista Heights. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Artist Talk and Reception
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Leah Mulligan Cabinum, Ally Christmas, Lori Brook Johnson and Mary Stuart Walker will discuss their work in the exhibition “Deluge.” 4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Seussical JR.
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy exploring various stories by Dr. Suess with a musical showcase by Studio Athens‘ Triple Threat Musical Theatre Company. May 9–10, 7 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.thestudioath.com
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
Plant BINGO
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about plants, and win plant prizes. 7 p.m. $30. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
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
Intuitive Gardening
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to talk telepathically to the plants and nature spirits in your garden, share healings and discourage unwanted pests. 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. $35. www.ancientsunsacademy.com
Artist Reception
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesRobert Clements will have a collection of about 30 works on view. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/botgarden
Indie South’s Springtacular
Downtown Athens AthensShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 10, 12–6 p.m. May 11, 12–4 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
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
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
NE Georgia Civil War History Roundtable
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis roundtable hosts guest speakers that discuss topics relating to Civil War history. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Voices from the Past
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of writers from the OLLI UGA Writing Memoir Special Interest Group will share stories at the annual community reading. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Sushi Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn authentic techniques and make delicious rolls together for Mother’s Day. Registration required. 5 p.m. $55. www.athenticbrewing.com
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
