Turkish Delights Welcome Reception
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse handwoven rugs from Hasan’s Rugs and enjoy refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com
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
Lines and Wines
Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn to use various calligraphy tools and methods while enjoying a selection of wines on tap. Registration required. 6 p.m. $28 (workshop only). www.kaartist.com
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
Hand Building Ceramics Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesExplore the museum’s collection for inspiration then bring your idea to life. Registration required. 6 p.m. $25. www.georgiamuseum.org
Opening Reception
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJeffrey Whittle’s exhibition “Blunders & Wonders” features drawings exploring nature, fantasy and material experimentation. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Love.Craft Bingo Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA bingo event benefiting the nonprofit organization Love.Craft Athens. 6:30–8 p.m. $3–5. www.lovecraftathens.org
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
Ladies Night Out
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a night of dancing with wine, beer and a buffet. First Thursdays, 6:30–9:30 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
Oconee Rivers Audubon Society
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA forestry professor Dr. Scott Merkle will speak about the restoration of the American chestnut tree. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.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
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
Laughs and Libations
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe official Athens Comedy Fest kickoff party featuring a full lineup of local and touring comedians. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscomedyfest.com
The Cemetery Club
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 1–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.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]
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
The Multiple Tech Meeting
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living 145 Barrington Drive, Athens, United StatesTyrell Hill from Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) will present. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.multiplechoices.us
Wine Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesA skin-contact wine tasting featuring two rosés and two orange wines. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Spirits Launch Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTry the new Longnose Agave, Warbler Rum and Topknot Vodka with a guided tasting or VIP experience with paired hors d’oeuvres. 5–11 p.m. $15 (tasting), $75 (VIP). www.athenticbrewing.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
Angel Street (Gaslight)
The Elbert Theatre 100 S. Oliver St., Elbert, GA, United StatesEncore Production presents a suspenseful Victorian Era mystery set in 19th-century London. May. 2–3 & 9–10, 7 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. $9–17. www.elberttheatre.org
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
Athens Comedy Fest
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesInaugural festival featuring a lineup of national and local comedians. May 2–4, 7 p.m. $27–500. www.athenscomedyfest.com
The Living City
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film repurposed for music composed by Hank Sullivant, followed by a live music performance by Kuroma. 7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (film), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.athenscine.com
The Cemetery Club
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesThree Jewish widows navigate life, new love and the challenges of friendship in this heartfelt performance. May 1–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.mortontheatre.com
The Hallelujah Girls
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesOn Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 25–26, May 2–3 & 9–10, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $10–20. www.onstagewalton.org
Sketch Comedy Graduation Show
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in its sketch comedy writing workshop. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
None More Epic
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents a spring performance featuring aerial dance, trapeze, slings, pole and more. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. May 4, 1 p.m. (sensory show) & 4 p.m. $20 (adults), $15 (students/children), $10 (sensory show). www.canopystudio.org
Retro Prom
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesTravel back in time to another era and celebrate prom to the fullest in benefit of ACCA. 8 p.m.–12 a.m. $35–450. www.accaging.org
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
Rooftop Yoga
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your own mat and start your day with a peaceful flow surrounded by views of the city. 9 a.m. $20. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com
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
UGArden Community Day
UGArden 2500 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the community farm’s 15th anniversary with hands-on activities, crafts, games and a plant and herb market. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $10 suggested donation. ugarden.uga.edu
Spring Harvest Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThe 9th annual festival kicks off the harvest season with live music, lawn games, a petting zoo and more. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.farmviewmarket.com
African American Genealogy Shared Interest Group
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn and share research stories, problem-solving techniques, and tools that are focused on African American genealogy. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Athens Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GABrowse unusual and hard to find Southeastern native plants as well as a wide selection of perennials, ferns, trees and more. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. gnps.org/athens-east-piedmont-chapter
Art Show and Book Sale
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesBrowse books and local art for sale in benefit of the Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.3railroad.org
StudioFest
Various Locations Athens, GA, United StatesExplore artist studios, galleries, makers’ spaces, pop-up exhibitions and markets across the city. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org
Learn to Play Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin others to learn about the science fantasy tabletop role-playing game. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Family Saturdays: Art Workshop
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesA drop-in family-oriented series of art projects that are inspired by current exhibitions. Registration suggested. 12–2 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Discover the Art of Rugs
The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAn educational session by Nile Candan of Hasan’s Rugs that shares how and where rugs are made, and the meanings behind their various patterns. 1 p.m. FREE! www.taylorgrady.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis special edition of the market celebrates May Day Fest in solidarity with International Workers’ Day, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs, live music, cultural performances and more. 1–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Game Developer Munch
Barnett Shoals Waffle House 1825 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens, United StatesNetwork whether you’re a game developer or interested in learning more. 1 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
