Women’s History Month Keynote Speech

UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United States

Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson will give a talk called “We Refuse: Black Women and a History of Resistance.” 4 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu

Mystery Book Club

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Join Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Peter Heller’s novel Celine. 5:30​​–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Future Land Use Public Input

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

The 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

Event Series España en Corto

España en Corto

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

This is the 11th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! www.facebook.com/EspanaEnCorto

Author Talk & Book Signing

Avid Bookshop 1662 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

Garrard Conley will discuss his book All the World Beside. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Event Series Singo!

Singo!

Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United States

Win gift certificates and prizes at this music bingo night. Tuesdays, 7–9 p.m. www.beefobradys.com/athens

Event Series Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The well-known stand-up comedian and actor is returning to spread laughs. Mar. 26–27, 7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com

Event Series Tour At Two

Tour At Two

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Film Athens

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Meet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Future Land Use Public Input

Whitehead Road Elementary School

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

Event Series Salsa Dancing

Salsa Dancing

Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United States

Join SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]

Event Series España en Corto

España en Corto

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

This is the 11th anniversary of the two-day festival of awarded short films from Spain. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (showing). FREE! www.facebook.com/EspanaEnCorto

Event Series The 1619 Project

The 1619 Project

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States

View episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 6:45 p.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa

Teen Anime Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Meet with other fans of anime and manga to discover books, shows, movies, snacks, art and Japanese culture. Grades 6–12. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee

Book Party with Gen Z Authors

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Teen entrepreneurs Fenley Scurlock and Jason Liaw  celebrate the release of Down to Business: 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur. 7–8 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

Event Series Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

The well-known stand-up comedian and actor is returning to spread laughs. Mar. 26–27, 7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com

Ghastly Horror Society

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 2024 horror film Systems Research. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Water Trivia

Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your H2knOwledge with water-themed goodies in recognition of World Water Day. 7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Tournament

Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Play the newest edition of a modern classic game for a chance to win prizes. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens

Event Series Coffee and Tea at No. 3

Coffee and Tea at No. 3

No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States

The 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

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for bubbles, playtime, children’s music and companionship. Ages 5 & under. Thursdays, 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Homeschool Club

Homeschool Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to meet other homeschool families and enjoy an educational topic, a craft and/or game. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3:30–5:30. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Chapter Chat

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

This month’s chat will feature City Spies by James Ponti with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30​​ p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Artist Talk

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Multi-faceted artist Gregor Turk will discuss his “Welcome” installation of 77 security cameras in the museum’s lobby in the greater context of his work. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

2024 Shouky Shaheen Lecture

Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

Jennifer Stager, assistant professor of art history at John Hopkins University, will present on “Plato’s Polychrome Pharmacy.” 5:30 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu

Future Land Use Public Input

Fowler Drive Elementary School 400 Fowler Drive, Athens, United States

The public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan

BFK Presents Reading Is Reading

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

A community-led showcase where five presenters get five minutes each to demonstrate how reading shows up in their life. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15. www.booksforkeeps.org

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com