Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 comedy-themed Hong Kong action film The Magic Crystal. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are six ways to win this classic game with a fun twist. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Southeast Striders Walking Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
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. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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
Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr. Laura Ney will present on pollinating gardens. 12:30 p.m. (refreshments), 1 p.m. (speaker). FREE! www.elijahclarke.georgiastatedar.org
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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about public art and grant resources with Tatiana Veneruso. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Delta Visiting Chair for Global
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will give a reading and be in conversation with Ed Pavlić. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Future Land Use Public Input
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 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
Closing Reception
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist LeeAnn Peppers’ “Lip Series” exhibition will be on display with live music performances. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.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
Rock ‘n Roll Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host The Music Man. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents headliner Ty Colgate from Atlanta along with a number of local comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $7–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mahjong Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesLearn to play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong. Tuesdays & Fridays, 1–4 p.m. $1. www.wintervillecenter.com
God’s Little Daughters
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesDr. Ji Li, associate professor of history at the University of Hong Kong, will present on “God’s Little Daughters and a Missionary Odyssey in Modern China.” 2 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
Easter Bunny Photo Op
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GATake your photo with the Easter Bunny. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.com
Wine, Cider & Terroir
Fire Station #2 265 Cleveland Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSample wines and ciders as author Diane Flynt discusses complex fermented beverages and signs copies of her book Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived. 5 p.m. $20. www.avidbookshop.com
Black Art and Culture Awards
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPresentation of the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Award to artist Curtis Patterson and the Lillian C. Lynch Citation to Marie T. Cochran. 5:30–9:30 p.m. $55–65. www.georgiamuseum.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
Friends Annual Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis year’s Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting features keynote speaker, writer and garden designer Jay Sifford. 7 p.m. FREE! www.botgarden.uga.edu
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Author Talk & Book Signing
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesPoet Aditi Machado will read from her works Emporium and Some Beheadings. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Tragedy of Carmen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Tony Award-winning reconceptualization of Bizet’s opera explores fate and forging new paths. Mar. 21–22, 7:30 p.m. $20. pac.uga.edu
Chop Shop
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesExpect the unexpected, from sketch to characters, performance art, storytelling, human pet tricks and everything in between. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
First Semester: A Musical
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesThis original work written by UGA undergrad Wyn Alyse Thomas explores college life, identity and mental health. Mar. 21–23, 8 p.m. Mar. 24, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com/firstsemester
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Fridays
Hendershots Athens, GA, United StatesA benefit show for the Boybutante Aids Foundation with the Armorettes from Atlanta. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Author Event & Book Signing
Jittery Joe's Watkinsville 27 Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, United StatesLocal author Coleman Hood will be signing copies of his book Memoir of a Moron. 9–11 a.m. FREE! www.jitteryjoes.com
Andrews Mill Clean Up
Carlton Lexington Road BridgeCommunity volunteers are invited for an on-foot river clean up picking up trash. Bring gloves, carpool recommended. 9 a.m. FREE! www.brwa.org
11th 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.–4 p.m. FREE! www.chessandcommunity.org
Heirloom Southern Apples: Past, Present and Future
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe session begins with presentations by two experts on heirloom Southern apples, followed by a panel discussion, book signing, tree sale and apple grafting class. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $40 (session), $35 (class). botgarden.uga.edu
Celebrate Faith Storytime Series
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about the Christian holiday Easter with a reading of Phil Vischer’s What is Easter, crafts, music and an egg hunt. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Easter Egg Scramble
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAEnjoy an assortment of games, activities and a chance to get a photo with the Easter Bunny. Ages 10 & under. 10–11:30 a.m. www.accgovga.myrec.com
