Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Binghamton Black Bears
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
UGA College of VetMed Open House
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine 501 D. W. Brooks Drive, Athens, GA, United StatesPeople of all ages can explore the world of veterinary medicine through activities like teddy bear surgery, a Q&A panel and more. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! vet.uga.edu
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [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
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Athens Science Café
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesThis month Dr. Mark Farmer will give a talk titled “The History and Future of American Science.” 5 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Vermouth Tasting
Tonique Bottle Co. 625 Barber Street Suite 120, Athens, United StatesDrop in to taste a variety of French Vermouth on their own and used in a cocktail. 5–7 p.m. $10. www.shoptonique.com
Historic Game Night
Lexington Vintage 1743 Lexington Rd, Athens, GALiving history interpreter Libba Beaucham will teach children classic games from the 18th and 19th centuries. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.lexingtonvintageathens.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
Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe classic TV show comes to life on stage. Ages 18 & up. 7 p.m. $35–99. www.classiccenter.com
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
UGA Trial Garden Spring Plant Sale
UGA Trial Gardens 1030 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis annual sale will feature landscape ornamentals curated from the garden’s collection of annuals, perennials and more. 8 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! ugatrial.hort.uga.edu
10th Annual Outpace Parkinson’s 5K and Fun Run
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFundraiser for research through the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 9 a.m. $28.15–33.44. www.pdathens.weebly.com
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods, with this opening day market also having a pre-sale and day-of plant sale. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Classic City Petanque Club Tournament
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAThe third annual FPUSA SE Region Mixed Triples Petanque tournament will feature 24 teams competing from around the Southeast. Apr. 5–6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspetanque.org
Open House
Cofers Home & Garden 1145 Mitchell Bridge Rd, AthensThere will be plant sales, music, food trucks and door prizes. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.cofers.com
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
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
Open House
Meadowsong School Athens, GeorgiaMeet teachers, tour the school and learn about educational opportunities. Registration required. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.meadowsong.org
Beginning Gardening Workshop
Publica 8 Water St, Watkinsville, GeorgiaLearn about site selection, bed preparation, plant selection and organic gardening principles with snacks, meals and coffee provided. Registration required. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. www.asuskaproduction.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
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
International Street Festival
College Avenue Athens, GAAnnual festival that explores different cultures through performances, activities and food from around the world. 12–5 p.m. FREE! isl.uga.edu/international-street-festival
Eleven Year Anniversary Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment, food and beer. 12–10 p.m. $24.99–299.99. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Spring Fling Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse local vendors offering vintage pieces, local art and more. 1–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
STEM Games & Crafts
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesThe Center for Developmental Science at UGA hosts games and fun. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Mini Masters Mini Golf Tournament
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GASecond annual tournament with live music, food and drinks in benefit of Love.Craft Athens. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.instagram.com/strangeduckbrewing
Hands Off! Protest
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesBring signs with your own “hands off” statement to join the march and hear speeches. 3–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/IndivGA10
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
Opening Reception
Winterville Cultural Center Gallery 371 N. Church Street, Winterville, United StatesExhibitions featuring the Georgia Contemporary Wood Fired Potters and Friends of the Gallery will be on view. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com/gallery-about-us
Brew Revue Variety Show
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA variety of local talents take the stage to perform. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
The Hothouse
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAn improv comedy show that pokes, prods and stretches reality until it verges on the surreal featuring LeeAnn Peppers, Bradley Bazzle and Matt House. 8 p.m. $10. www.hattmouse.com/shows
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Drag For All
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a fabulous night of open drag fun for all ages in benefit of Boybutante with special guests The Armorettes Camp Drag Group. 8–11 p.m. $5. www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Classic City Petanque Club Tournament
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAThe third annual FPUSA SE Region Mixed Triples Petanque tournament will feature 24 teams competing from around the Southeast. Apr. 5–6, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenspetanque.org
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
Horticulture Club Spring Plant Sale
Center for Applied Genetic Technologies 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, United StatesBrowse houseplants, landscaping plants, vegetables and more. Mar. 28–29 & Apr. 4–5, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Mar. 30 & Apr. 6, 12–6 p.m. [email protected]
Athens Beer Fest
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensSample beers from regional breweries with live music and food trucks in benefit of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Ages 21 & up. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
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
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. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Upcountry Oyster Roast
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Land Trust celebrates its 31st anniversary with an oyster roast, beer release, raffles and live music from Erik Olson Quartet. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
Beat the Chief BBQ Cook Off
Saucehouse 830 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesA backyard barbecue showdown in benefit of Friends of Advantage. 2 p.m. $25. www.advantagebhs.org/friends-of-advantage
Hauntfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesThis off-season Halloween/horror festival features live music, art vendors, entertainment and activities with the theme April Ghouls. Apr. 4–5, 3 p.m.–12 a.m. Apr. 6, 3–10 p.m. $20/day (adv.), $25/day. www.hauntfest.net
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. 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/groups/AthensGameDevs
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Bad Dog Trivia
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
