Homeschool Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in to meet other homeschool families and learn about the Revolutionary War by watching “Liberty Kids” and doing a craft. Ages 8–12. Every other Thursday, 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Odum Environmental Ethics Lecture
Jackson Street Building 285 S. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesBestselling author, inspirational speaker and founder of “We Are the ARK” Mary Reynolds will present. 5:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Future Land Use Public Input
Aaron Heard Community Center 400 McKinley Dr., AthensThe public is invited to learn more, ask questions and provide feedback on future land use efforts. 5:30–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/compplan
Pop-Up Gallery
tiny ATH gallery 174 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesCollage and mixed media artist Sadie Padial will have artwork on view. 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.tinyathgallery.com
Artist Talk
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesHear a small grouping of exhibiting artists from the “49th Juried Exhibition” discuss their works. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesA gaming session for players of all skill levels. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA Congress Week
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesFormer U.S. Representative Steve Driehaus and USG Chancellor Emeritus Steve Wrigley will discuss empowering citizens and government in different areas. 6 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.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 Jon Head. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
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
Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe documentary theatre artist Mike Wiley will engage people of all ages to learn about Emmett Till. 7 p.m. $15–25. www.mortontheatre.com
“The Simpsons” Themed Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your “The Simpsons” trivia knowledge and compete for prizes. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesThis week Athens Comedy presents a local lineup of comedians booked and produced by Tim Pruitt of Take This! Comedy. Thursdays, 8:30–10:30 p.m. $8–12. www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
Morning Mindfulness: Slow Art Day
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Slow Art Day with a group meditation focusing on introspection and artistic exploration. 9:30 a.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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. Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
High Museum of Art Conversation
Lamar Dodd School of Art 270 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPhotographers Tommy Kha and Jill Frank, of the High Museum exhibition “Truth Told Slant,” will join a panel discussion moderated by Jon Feinstein. 11 a.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Andrea Carson Coley Lecture
UGA Miller Learning Center 48 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScholars will discuss their cutting-edge research in the area of LGBTQ studies. 12:30 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
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
Opening Reception
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the graduating MFA students with the annual “MFA Exhibition.” 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
Pop-Up Gallery
OX Fine Art - The Leathers Building 675 Pulaski Street, Suite 1700, Athens, GASouthern-focused photographer Matt Brewster will have works on view. RSVP suggested. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldsolutions.co
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
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Linnentown – The Musical
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesWritten by Hattie Thomas Whitehead, the musical depicts a historically significant, local African-American community in the 1960s erased due to urban renewal. Apr. 12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 14, 3 p.m. $15–35. www.classiccenter.com
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.com
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
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 with proceeds benefitting the animal shelter, local art for sale and a pop-up from Forest Gardens Farm. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
5K Guided Walk
Dudley Park 100 Dudley Park Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk from Dudley Park to the Firefly Trail and North Oconee River Greenway. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. FREE! www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Ecstatic Dance
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesThis ceremony of rejuvenation and inspiration is a substance-free and inclusive musical celebration. 10–11 a.m. FREE! www.ecstaticdanceathen.wixsite.com/xstaticdanceathensga
Family Day: Oceans and Coral Reefs
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about coral reefs and sunken treasure with interactive gallery activities and a craft project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! calendar.uga.edu
Firefly Discovery Ride
Firefly Trail Athens, GA, United StatesJoin Trails and Open Space staff on this fun ride to learn about the history of the trail and future plans. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.com
Collage & Mixed Media
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesA day of creating collages and learning how to incorporate a variety of mediums. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $90 (members), $130 (non-members). www.ocaf.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. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
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
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
Indie South 470 Hawthorne Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse over 50 varieties of medicinal herbs, flowers and veggies. 12–3 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Artist Talk & Book Signing
The Athenaeum 287 W. Broad St., Athens, GA, United StatesLamar Dodd School of Art alumni Clay Jordan, Brittainy Lauback and Tatum Shaw will present on their recently published photography books. 4 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu
A Sense of Place
Canopy Studio 160-6 Tracy Street, Athens, GA, United StatesCanopy Studio’s Repertory Company presents an aerial dance celebration of Georgia’s landscapes with original acts, artwork by painter Laura Floyd and a live soundscape by Libbaloops. Apr. 12, 8 p.m. $85 (Friday Gala). Apr. 13, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Apr. 14, 4 p.m. $15 (students/children), $20. www.canopystudio.org
Mutual Aid Athens Spring 2024 Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe fundraiser will feature art, music, food, community building and donations of goods for the homeless community. 4–10 p.m. $5–10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
Godspell
Oconee Youth Theater 1050 Jamestown Blvd., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee Youth Playhouse presents this musical theater production with a cast comprised mainly of students from area high schools. Apr. 13, 7 p.m. Apr. 14, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15–20. www. oconeeyouthplayhouse.com
Little Shop of Horrors
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this adaptation of the cult classic adding a culture war lens about drag culture. Apr. 12–13, 17–20, 8 p.m. Apr. 21, 2 p.m. $6 (students), $18. www.ugatheatre.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. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 14 & 21, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Off The Beaten Path Market
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United StatesBrowse vintage goods and handmade items from over 30 vendors plus live music and more. 12–7 p.m. FREE! www.otbpmarket.com
