Athens Science Café
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Mackensie Minnear will present on “Counting the Multiracial Population: How the U.S. Census Perpetuates Misconceptions and Marginalization.” 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
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
Sound Studies Poetry Reading
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens-area poets Magdalena Zurawski, Alex Johns, Jay Morris, Erik Brown and Will Stanier will share their work. 7–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents touring comedian Joe Pettis. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Visiting Artist Talk
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA alumna Natalie Beall will speak on her work that invents new forms containing traces of functionality and fantasy. 10:30 a.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
One Night Stand: A Sexuality Powerpoint Party
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA monthly edu-taiment event with micro talks by experts and enthusiasts about anything within the realm of sexuality. 5:30–7 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
The Sentimental Touring Club
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesEnjoy the annual reading series by graduate students in the Creative Writing Program. 6 p.m. FREE! www.english.uga.edu
Comics Reading: FLUKE Pre-Party
Bizarro-Wuxtry 225 College Ave, Athens, GAHosted by Cam del Rosario and Abby Kacen with live comic readings by Eleanor Davis, Pat Rooks and more. 6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mild_pain
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
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
TEDxUGA 2024
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. $15–35. www.tedxuga.com
Flying Squid Improv: Tricycle
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThree person improv performed in the round featuring Jade Fernandez, Brittany Brown and Kelly Petronis. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Rock Doc Block: Inside/Out
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Athens, GA: Inside/Out presented in 16mm by Heather Mcintosh. 8 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Breakfast with the Bunny
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCreate a take home craft, enjoy a biscuit breakfast and chat with the Easter Bunny. Registration required. 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (non-resident). www.accgovga.myrec.com
Adopt-A-Stream Workshop
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin in chemical and macroinvertebrate workshops to learn more about the qualities of clean water. Ages 13 & up. Registration required. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesBring a basket and participate in a fun filled egg hunt. Ages 12 & under. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge
FLUKE 2024
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
Dancefx Community Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore different styles of dance at different levels with a day full of trial classes. Registration for individual classes suggested. 10:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesBring a basket and participate in the annual 5 Points egg hunt. Ages 10 & under. 11 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Easter Egg Hunt
Mack & Payne Funeral Home 625 Nellie B Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy holiday-themed games, music, food and fun with age group divided egg hunts. 12 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Board Games
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesMeet friends or make new ones while playing a variety of games. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Small Town Saturday
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors with live music and food for sale. 2–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Rock Doc Block: Don’t Look Back
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back hosted by Dottie Alexander. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Comedy Night
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPerformances by a variety of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. 8 p.m. $10. www.foxgloveplantbar.com
Rock Doc Block: Fresh Dressed
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature hosted by Montu Miller featuring a fashion panel (8 p.m.), pre-movie music showcase (9 p.m.) and screening of Fresh Dressed. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Easter Sunrise Service
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, GeorgiaOconee Hill Cemetery will hold a service with Matt Marston of First Baptist, Athens officiating and music by Tom Granum and a Festival Brass ensemble. 7 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
The 1619 Project
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesView episodes of the Hulu series “The 1619 Project,” and discuss issues it raises around the consequences of slavery and contributions of Black Americans. 9 a.m. FREE! www.uuathensga.org/1619uufa
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew players welcome. Scheduled play days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.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
UGA Salsa Club
UGA Memorial Hall 101 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn foundational movements of salsa with no partner or experience required. 3:30 p.m. FREE! Experienced salsa dancers will learn a new style and more advanced techniques. 4 p.m. $5. www.ugasalsaclub.com/sunday-class
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Opening Reception
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists Jill Carnes and Hannah Jones will have art on display with live music following the opening. 6 p.m. www.flickertheatre.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
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
On Your Feet!
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe original music is based on the true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, who became an international sensation. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk from Dudley Park to the Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
iPhone Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of navigating your device. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Lunch and Learn New Games
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and try out some new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.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
