Film Society

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

Screening of the 1951 noir thriller film Ace in the Hole. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com

Event Series Open Play

Open Play

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in for playtime that’s focused on encouraging early literacy and brain building. Ages 5 & under. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to drink some coffee, while supplies last. Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Event Series LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

Closing Reception

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

 Works from local school-aged students will be on view in the “Green Life Exhibition.” 4–6 p.m. FREE!  www.accgov.com/lyndonhouse

Turkish Delights Welcome Reception

The Taylor-Grady House 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Browse handwoven rugs from Hasan’s Rugs and enjoy refreshments. Registration required. 5–7 p.m. www.taylorgrady.com

Event Series Artist Talk

Artist Talk

Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United States

Hear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “50th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts

Event Series Lines and Wines

Lines and Wines

Tapped Athens Wine Market 297 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Learn 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

Hand Building Ceramics Workshop

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Explore 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 States

Jeffrey Whittle’s exhibition “Blunders & Wonders” features drawings exploring nature, fantasy and material experimentation. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athica.org

Event Series BINGO

BINGO

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

Join in to play this weekly game of chance. Thursdays, 5 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.facebook.com/vfw2872

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

Event Series Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States

Enjoy 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 States

UGA forestry professor Dr. Scott Merkle will speak about the restoration of the American chestnut tree. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriversaudubon.org

Laughs and Libations

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

The 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

Event Series The Cemetery Club

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Three 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

Event Series Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop 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 States

Tyrell 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 States

A 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 States

Try 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

Event Series Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

The Living City

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

Screening 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

Event Series The Cemetery Club

The Cemetery Club

Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Three 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

Event Series I And You

I And You

Arts! Oglethorpe 325 Park Avenue, Crawford

Arts Oglethorpe presents a coming of age tale that’s an ode to life, love and human connectedness. May 2–3, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.artsoglethorpe.org

Event Series The Hallelujah Girls

The Hallelujah Girls

On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United States

On Stage Playhouse presents a comedy about five feisty women who decide to shake up their lives after the death of a dear friend. Apr. 2526, May 23 & 910, 8 p.m. May 4 & 11, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. $1020.  www.onstagewalton.org

Sketch Comedy Graduation Show

Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States

Flying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in its sketch comedy writing workshop. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Event Series None More Epic

None More Epic

Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United States

Canopy 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 States

Travel 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

Event Series Athens Farmers Market

Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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 States

Bring your own mat and start your day with a peaceful flow surrounded by views of the city. 9 a.m. $20. www.feelfreeyogawellness.com

UGArden Community Day

UGArden 2500 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Celebrate 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