Tuesday Night Shenanigans
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesPlay board games and arcade games on site, bring your own games or even your D&D group. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Dr. Penny Mills to discuss Jane Harper’s novel The Lost Man. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Earl Swift will read from his book Hell Put to Shame: The 1921 Murder Farm Massacre and the Horror of America’s Second Slavery. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Classic City Trivia
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Rabbit Box Storytelling: The Story of Your Name
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, AthensThis month’s storytelling theme is “The Story of Your Name” with eight people sharing the meaning behind their names. 7–9 p.m. $10. www.rabbitbox.org
Even Hell Has Its Heroes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes presents a film about the drone metal band Earth that created a subgenre of music and played a pivotal role in the popularization of grunge. 9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Torrance Festival of Ideas
Online GA, United StatesCelebrate 40 years of UGA’s Torrance Center for Creativity with three days of inspiring, innovative, thought-provoking discussions. Apr. 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/2024ideasfest
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Parachute Playtime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin the librarians for engaging parachute activities followed by open play. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.com/oconee
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.org
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO & Builder’s Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to use LEGOs and other building materials. All ages. 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Film Athens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMeet and network with others in the filmmaking community (actors, directors, etc.) during happy hour. 5 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Celebrating Kick Ath Women
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Women Who Work for a community-focused networking event with pop-up shops and light refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. $15. www.business.athensga.com
Kids Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesCelebrate this month’s book Dogman with a party, games, crafts and snacks. Ages 8–11. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Artist Talk
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists featured in the thesis exhibition “Sharpening a Screw” will discuss their work. 6 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
Pancakes & PJs
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy pancakes and relax in pajamas or comfy wear while watching a movie that was filmed in Georgia. Grades 6–12. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Green Life Awards Ceremony
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrganizations and individuals who go above and beyond in creating a more sustainable tomorrow for all of us will be honored and celebrated. 6 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/greenlife
Community Safety Town Hall
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDistrict Attorney Deborah Gonzalez and representatives from the ACC Sheriff’s Office and Police Department will discuss community safety. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Create Your Death File Workshop
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to convey your end-of-life wishes through an organized death file with all materials provided and access to an End of Life Doula to answer questions. Registration required. 6 p.m. $75. www.athenticbrewing.com
Book Launch
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and UGA writing teacher Leara Rhodes will celebrate the launch of her first novel Spancil Hill with an introduction by Mary Kay Mitchell. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.leararhodes.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Classic City Trivia
The Local 706 1676S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Closing Reception
The artists behind Mase Pearson Photography and NiwRoc Studio will discuss their works on display, a collaboration of skateboarding photography and skateboard lamps. 7:30–9:30 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Torrance Festival of Ideas
Online GA, United StatesCelebrate 40 years of UGA’s Torrance Center for Creativity with three days of inspiring, innovative, thought-provoking discussions. Apr. 23–25, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.tinyurl.com/2024ideasfest
Coffee Hour
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Across the Board Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss this month’s book The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Earth Week Privet Pull
Shoal Creek Sanctuary 275 Blue Heron Drive, Athens, United StatesDiscover Life, a local botanical group, sponsors this volunteer project to eliminate invasive growth at the sanctuary. Apr. 24–26, 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.discoverlife.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
Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and learn about polymers by watching a video and doing a craft. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Chapter Chat
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThis month’s chat will feature How To Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell with quizzes, trivia, snacks and more. Ages 8–12. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Spring Supper Club
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesCelebrate spring with a Southern-style classic supper and a variety of live music. 4:30–7 p.m. $13.99 & up. www.farmviewmarket.com
Note by Note: The Making of Steinway L1037
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the documentary by Lamar Dodd School of Art alumnus Ben Niles with a Q&A to follow. 5:15 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
Author Talk
UGA Main Library 320 S Jackson Street, Athens, United StatesAuthor Nathan Oates will discuss how he wrote his debut novel, A Flaw in the Design. 5:30 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Teen Studio: Through Lines
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesView the exhibition “Through Lines,” and make your own work of art inspired by the show. Ages 13–18. Email to RSVP. 5:30–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Carole and Tuesday,” “My Neighbor Seki” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
Finding Nemo Kids
Elberton Arts Center 17 W. Church St., ElbertonEncore Junior’s production is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the Pixar film about Marlin the clownfish who sets off on a journey to find his son. Apr. 25–27, 7 p.m. Apr. 28, 2 p.m. $4 (students), $7 (adults). [email protected]
Author Talk & Book Signing
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesDave “Mac” Marquis, Moira Marquis and Valerie Surrett will discuss their book Books Through Bars: Stories from the Prison Books Movement. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.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
