Author Talk & Book Signing
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesUGA creative writing program’s 2024 Diann Blakely Visiting Poet Ana Božičević will read from her works. 6 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents headliner Stephen Henry from Chattanooga along with a local lineup of comedians. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
UGA College of VetMed Open House
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesPeople of all ages can explore the world of veterinary medicine through activities like teddy bear surgery, a Q&A panel and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! vet.uga.edu
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
Arts Collaborative Conversation: (art)WORK
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduate assistants in interdisciplinary arts research will discuss art and labor. 12 p.m. FREE! arts-collab.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
Art History MA Research Talks
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesGraduating second-year MA students will present on the subject of their master’s research in the field of art history with refreshments. 1 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Curator Tour
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesExplore Hargrett’s newest exhibit “Sunken Treasure: The Art & Science of Coral Reefs” with curator Dr. James Porter. First Fridays, 2 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu/hargrett
First Fridays
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesKick off the weekend with live music, an on-site food truck and a mini-market featuring local vendors. First Fridays, 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com
Live Figure Drawing
Revolution Therapy and Yoga 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this beginners friendly class, take turns as students and clothed models to practice drawing human figures. Bring sketchbook and drawing tools. 5:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com
Nutrition Night
By Your Leave Family Resource Center 220 N. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about managing a healthy diet prenatally and as a family, and create affordable snacks to make at home. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ByYourLeave
Opening Reception
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThe exhibition “Liminal” will feature the art of 40 students graduating this spring. 6–8 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
small talk, BIG SHOW
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesA late night talk show hosted by Matt House featuring hip-hop artist Bryant Perez and the musical stylings of libbaloops. 8–9:15 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Rock Doc Block: Amy
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of Amy presented by Kishi Bashi. 10 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
Spring Fling Patio Pop-Up
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse goods by local artists and vendors with music and coffee. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GACelebrate 25 years of the festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Creature Comforts’ 10th Anniversary
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate the brewery’s milestone with special glassware, food trucks and live music. 12–11 p.m. $24.99–109.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering jewelry, ceramics, textiles, one-of-a-kind home decor and more with live music and refreshments. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Cobbham Historic Neighborhood Athens, United StatesJacob Richardson will guide an exploration of the history of Cobbham, Athens’ first neighborhood. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewery 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA, United StatesIn benefit of Love.Craft Athens, enjoy a fun day of mini golf games. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
Rock Doc Block: The Story of the Minutemen
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of We Jam Econo: The Story of the Minutemen presented by David Barbe. 2:30 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
HauntFest
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 6, 5 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 7, 4–11 p.m. $15/day or $25/weekend (adv.), $20/day. www.hauntfest.us
Rock Doc Block: The Elephant 6 Recording Co.
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy viewings of documentaries and music videos chosen by Athens musicians with this week’s feature of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. presented by Bryan Poole. 6 p.m. $8–11. www.athenscine.com
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Oh, Kay! In Concert
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA comedic musical written by American composer George Gershwin that tells a Prohibition story of bootleggers, society matrons and new love. Apr. 5–6, 7 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Café Apollinaire
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Fine Arts Academy will present its seventeenth “artsplosion” featuring live music, art, a short film, readings of short plays and comedy. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.georgiafinearts.org
WrestleMania 40
Beef O'Brady's 1860 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, United StatesCome watch the professional wrestling event on the big screen. Apr. 6–7, 7 p.m. FREE! www.beefobradys.com/athens
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual event is an immersive cultural experience showcasing an array of African cultures through dances, fashion, music and drama. 7 p.m. $15. pac.uga.edu
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of fun with open drag night. 7:30 p.m. (sign-ups), 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Rollergirls
Fun Galaxy Athens 3030 Cherokee Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesWatch this intraleague match of Green vs. Black. 10:30 a.m. (doors). $15. www.classiccityrollergirls.com
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
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
45th Annual Miss Black University of Georgia Pageant
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIn this academic scholarship competition contestants will compete in platform speech, talent presentation, question and answer, and formal wear. 3–6:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
Crawfish Boil
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate National Beer Day with a bottomless crawfish/low country boil. 3–8 p.m. $30–40. www.palomapark.com
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
