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
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
Knot Just For Knitters
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBring your own crafting project to work on while chatting with fellow crafters. Tuesdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Crafternoon
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for a craft or two. Supplies Provided. All ages. Tuesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Visiting Artist Lecture
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesArtist and inclusive artificial intelligence advocate Stephanie Dinkins will discuss her use of emerging technologies and AI to examine their impact on communities of color. 5 p.m. FREE! art.uga.edu
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
Monthly Book Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse free books to take home or settle in to read in the front lounge. Donating books is encouraged but not required. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Can Fashion be Sustainable?
UGA College of Environment & Design 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about fashion cycles and sustainability in the industry from Sanni Baumgärtner, owner of Community downtown. 5:30 p.m. FREE! ced.uga.edu
Help I Yarned
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesLearn new patterns and techniques for knitting and crochet. 6–7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Author Talk & Book Signing
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Éric Morales–Franceschini’s debut full-length poetry collection Syndrome. 7–8 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
A Sublime Frequencies Double Feature
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes and Primordial Void present a screening of The Divine River and Oulaya’s Wedding with director Hisham Mayet. 7 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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
Playtime Express
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Jera for a train-themed small group playtime. Ages 3 & up. Registration required. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Book Discussion
Unity Athens Church 580 Tallassee Rd., Athens, GeorgiaJoin the group meeting led by Sharon Duncan and Martha Cook to discuss the book A Course of Love. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.unityathens.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
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
Faculty Perspectives
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Naomi Egel, assistant professor in the department of international affairs, for a gallery program in the exhibition “Kei Ito: Staring at the Face of the Sun.” 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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
Zine Workshop
Delta Innovation Hub 210 Spring St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will participate in the workshop, including a conversation with Gerald Maa, director and editor of The Georgia Review. 4–6 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Get a Handle on Leaks
Bobby Snipes Water Resources Center 780 Barber St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities staff and plumber Pete Carson for a hands-on workshop about finding and fixing common household leaks. Registration required. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Author Talk
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesNationally best-selling author Katherine Reay will be talking about her latest book The Berlin Letters. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Salsa Dancing
Starland Lounge & Lanes 145 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin SALSAthens for Cuban salsa lessons that meet a variety of dance abilities, including beginners. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. (advanced), 7:30 p.m. (beginner/intermediate). $10. [email protected]
Post-St. Patrick’s Day Dystopian Book Club
Willson Center for Humanities and Arts 1260 S. Lumpkin St., AthensDiscuss Irish author Paul Lynch’s near-future dystopian novel Prophet Song. Refresments provided. 7 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
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
Athens Reparations Action
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about Athens Reparations Action’s mission to promote recognition of the financial impact of urban renewal and other racist policies. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1986 comedy-themed Hong Kong action film The Magic Crystal. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament
Wonderbar 240 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThere are six ways to win this classic game with a fun twist. 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/wonderbarathens
Coffee and Tea at No. 3
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesThe Friends of the Oglethorpe County Library are hosting a coffee shop featuring beverages for sale, Wi-Fi, games, crafts and creative activities. Thursdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.oglethorpefol.org
Southeast Striders Walking Club
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesThis is a guided introductory walk that will take one to one and a half hours depending on the group. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
ACC Library Friends Spring Book Sale
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks. Wednesday is Preview Night (for members only; $25/membership), Saturday is $10/Bag Day. Mar. 20–23. www.athenslibrary.org/athens
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
Elijah Clarke Chapter NSDAR
ACC Cooperative Extension 275 Cleveland Road, Athens, GA, United StatesDuring this monthly meeting, guest speaker Dr. Laura Ney will present on pollinating gardens. 12:30 p.m. (refreshments), 1 p.m. (speaker). FREE! www.elijahclarke.georgiastatedar.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
Classic City Squares Dance Lessons
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesBeginner square dance lessons for singles, couples and children. Ages 12 & up. Thursdays, 2–4 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/groups/classiccitysquares
Read to Rover
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to read a story to Maisy Jane and her furry friends. Ages 4 & up. 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
ARTWORK Workshop Series
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesArtists and creative professionals will learn about public art and grant resources with Tatiana Veneruso. Registration suggested. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Delta Visiting Chair for Global
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesPulitzer Prize-winning author Hua Hsu will give a reading and be in conversation with Ed Pavlić. 5:30 p.m. FREE! willson.uga.edu
Future Land Use Public Input
Athens Technical College 800 US Hwy. 29 N., Athens, GA, United StatesThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person (first come, first served) or via Zoom. 6 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesVolunteer-led gaming session for teens of all skill levels. Grades 6–12. 6–7:45 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart