Celebrating Women Artists and Their Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis pop-up exhibition is on view one night only, highlighting works by women artists in the museum’s permanent collection. 5–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Engaging “The Sisterhood”
115 Peabody Hall 290 S Jackson Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCourtney Thorsson will read from and discuss her book The Sisterhood: How A Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
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
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
An Evening with Bad ATH Babes
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesA showcase of women comedians presented in the gallery exhibiting “Richard Prince: Tell Me Everything.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Beloved Youth of Many Days: Stories about Mlimani Park Orchestra
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere will be a screening of the documentary about one of Africa’s greatest rhumba bands. 6:30 p.m. FREE! asi.uga.edu
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
HauntFest’s Terror Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge on all things spooky and supernatural, followed by a screening of Beetlejuice. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Roast Battle
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesPresented by Take This! and Athens Comedy, comedians will do a short two-minute set before going head-to-head in a roast battle. 8:30 p.m. $7–12. www.athenscomedy.com
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Terrapin Mobile Food Pantry
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesFirst come, first serve rain or shine food distribution for those in need who meet income eligibility requirements. Third Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.terrapinbeer.com
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
St. Patrick’s Day Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesIt’s a full day of Irish cheer with an Irish Red ale release, food, Celtic pub music by Repent at Leisure Band and an Irish dance performance by the Carpenter School of Dance. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Evelyn Saavedra Autry
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn her current book project, Race, Gender, and Memory in Narratives of the Andes, Dr. Autry uses a genealogy of gender-based violence to examine the colonial mechanisms behind the objectification of Indigenous women. 12:40 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 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
Composting 101
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn composting basics with the Keep Oconee County Beautiful commission. 5 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee
Spanish Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesListen to and practice Spanish songs and stories for any skill level. All ages. 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe screening of this documentary will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers. 5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (film). FREE! www.mortontheatre.com
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
Beth Gill & Jon Moniaci
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be activated by a commissioned dance by choreographer Gill and an accompanying sound piece by experimental composer Moniaci. 7 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.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
Family Day: Tell Me Everything
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the tradition of comedy with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Explore The Creative Space
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDemos for the new 3D printer, laser engraver, digital editing stations and Classic City Vibes recording studio will be available in addition to gaming experiences. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Shakti Yoga Class
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLed by instructors from Shakti, donations from this yoga class will benefit the UGA Period Project. 11 a.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
Sensory Workshop
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll ages are welcome to make calming sensory items with teen expert Tyson. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Create a Nature Brush & Paint Stencils
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesGather twigs, leaves and pine needles to create a paint brush to use with stencils. 12 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Pathfinder Society RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome and adventure with the Pathfinder Society. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
STEM Extravaganza
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThere will be exhibits and stations to discover the wonders of microscopes, critters, plants, recycling, VR, robotics and more. All ages. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.acclibrary.org/oconee
Leapin’ Lizards
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United StatesLearn fun lizard facts, what makes lizards unique and about what lizards you can find in the park. 1:30 p.m. $3. www.facebook.com/WatsonMillBridge
Artist Talk & Demonstration
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLaura Leiden will demonstrate her alcohol ink painting process and free motion stitching on her sewing machine. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ocaf.org
Drawing in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis workshop is led by a teaching artist and provides drawing instruction, art supplies and space to spread out. Registration required. 2–4 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop-in for chess play open to all skill levels with Instructor Tina Majsztrik. 3–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Atheist Society of Athens Meet and Greet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesConverse with other atheists from around the Athens area about this month’s discussion “Can you be good without god(s)?” Registration encouraged. 4 p.m. FREE! www.meetup.com/atheist-society-of-athens-ga
A Night At The Athenaeum
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe sculpture exhibition “Fabienne Lasserre: Listeners” will be on view with a dance performance accompanied by live music, followed by refreshments, a brief talk and a private tour. 5–7:30 p.m. $350. athenaeum.uga.edu
Athens Folk Music and Dance Society Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Seth Tepfer and live music by The Old Folkers. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
The Miss Omega Psi Phi Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis distinguished scholarship pageant is dedicated to celebrating the grace and achievements of exceptional college-aged women. 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
St. Patrick for St. Vincent
Countryside Manor 56 Grove Chapel Church Road, Winterville, United StatesThis fundraising event is in benefit of Vincent‘s Place animal sanctuary and will feature live music, Irish dancing, libations, desserts, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. 7–11 p.m. $20. www.vincentsplace.org
Flight of the Fireflies Lantern Parade
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe community is invited to light up the winding paths to Dudley Park together with lanterns, flashlights or other light sources. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/lanternparade
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
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Southern Sparkle Fairy Hair
Beautiful Mess 240 W Clayton St, Athens, GAShine up for spring with a fairy hair tinsel session. 12–3 p.m. FREE! www.southernsparklefairyhair.com
St. Patrick’s Day
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the holiday with crafts, edible leprechaun hats, a scavenger hunt and more. 12–4 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.athensparentwellbeing.org
