Three Star Cinema

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

Screening of the 1985 action film Exciting Dragon. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

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

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

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

Genealogy Research Methods

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

Expand your knowledge of genealogical research methods and learn how to form a research question, discover sources, create citations and more. Registration required. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

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, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Cutting Machine Basics

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

Learn how to create designs and cut vinyl with Cameo Silhouette 3. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Tokusatsu Club

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

Screening of the 2018 Japanese mockumentary/reboot The Great Buddha Arrival. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

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

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

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

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Abolition 101

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Learn more about abolition or meet like-minded people with a discussion about building a world without prisons. 6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Sound Studies

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

Local authors and poets Will Stanier, Amanda Dzimianski, Ellie Swensson and J.R. Barner will read from their works. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/buvezathens

Sunset Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led paddle on the river and view the sunset. Registration required. 7:15 p.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Morning Kayak Paddle

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Enjoy a ranger-led morning paddle on the river. Registration required. 9:15 a.m. $15. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Event Series A Bridge to the Past

A Bridge to the Past

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Learn about history of Watson Mill Bridge with a tour through the longest covered bridge in Georgia plus visits to the old mill and power plant ruins. 1 p.m FREE! www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

Historic Athens Heritage Walk

Brooklyn Cemetery 820 West Lake Dr, Athens, GA

Join Linda and Kimberly Davis of the Friends of Brooklyn Cemetery for a walk through one of Athens’ oldest African American cemeteries. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com

Event Series Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Oconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 1617 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 2425, 2:30 p.m. $15​​ (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

Workshop on Finding Common Ground

Public Safety Building 160 N. Main Street, Madison, Georgia

This “Bridging Perspectives and Building Leadership” workshop will educate participants on how to find common ground with differing viewpoints. 6 p.m. FREE! www.bit.ly/MadisonGAWorkshop.

Historic Mills Walking Tour

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Join a park ranger to learn about the history of the park and enjoy a 3-mile hike. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-783-5349

Event Series Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg

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

Adults of all skill levels are invited to learn and play American Mah Jonng. Every Sunday. 24 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Oconee Youth Playhouse 1050 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Oconee Youth Playhouse presents the classic story by Roald Dahl. May 1617 & 24, 7:30 p.m. May 18 & 2425, 2:30 p.m. $15​​ (students), $20 (adults). www.oconeeyouthplayhouse.com

Event Series SIM Race Sunday

SIM Race Sunday

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

Drive for fun or compete for fastest lap against other participants in Grand Turismo 7. Registration required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org