Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adobe InDesign for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to create layouts for print or digital display. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Opening Reception
University of North Georgia Oconee 1201 Bishop Farms Pkwy, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTwenty-five students will have drawings, textile design, ceramics and paintings on display at the annual “Oconee Student Art Exhibit.” 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.ung.edu
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 Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Friends Trivia Night
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your knowledge of the classic TV show. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/normaltownbrewingco
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
Shih Tzu Not Trivia
Your Pie Watkinsville 1430 Capital Ave., Watkinsville, United StatesTest your general trivia knowledge. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.instagram.com/shihtzunottrivia
Melodrama Trivia
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia skills with host UnPhiltered. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.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]
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesWatch bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding events followed by a live music concert. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.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. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.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
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
True South
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesThe actors are the playwrights in this completely improved, on-the-spot performance. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
The Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale
Forest Heights Neighborhood Athens, GA, United StatesThe neighborhood-wide yard sale of 30 homes will also feature a lemonade stand, local art for sale and plant sales and swaps. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Spring Market
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse jewelry, handmade gifts and more from over 20 local artists. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
Redstone Round Up
Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United StatesThere will be an outdoor market with sampling and post-G Day game live music. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (market), 5–7 p.m. (live music). www.redstonemarket.com
Spring Plant Sale
R&R Secret Flowers 919 N. Chase St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse a wide variety of pollinator-friendly perennials, annuals, natives, herbs and veggies. Apr. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Spring Plant Sale
515 Forest Heights Drive 515 Forest Heights Dr., Athens, United StatesPre-order or browse heirloom plants for sale. Apr. 6 & 12, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.forestgardensfarm.com
Super Spring Saturday
Washington Farms 5691 Hog Mountain Rd, WatkinsvilleA family-friendly event featuring farm activities and attractions suitable for all ages. $15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.washingtonfarms.net
Tattered Writers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesInclusive writers group open to writers of all genres and experience levels. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, activities, games, a bouncy house and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt separated by age groups. Ages 5–12. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Student Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Really, Really Free Market
Reese and Pope ParkJust like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Animal Clinic 1 Year Celebration
Oak Grove Animal Clinic 5405 Jefferson Road Suite 300, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment including food trucks, face painting and more. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.oakgrove.vet
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
477 Ruth Street 477 Ruth Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse over 60 varieties of gorgeous medicinal herbs, flowers and veggie seedlings. 1–3 p.m. www.heartsongherbs.com
Know Your Rights Outreach
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn your rights if ICE comes to your door. Apr. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Apr. 16 & 30, 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes in burlesque, ballet, jazz, contemporary and more are open to all levels. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.com
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artisan Festival
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesBrowse handcrafted wood items, accessories, 3D printed treasures, paintings, jewelry, soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. 2–7 p.m. www.soswhiskey.com
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu