5K Guided Walk
10 Water Street 10 Water Street, Watkinsville, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting and ending in historic downtown Watkinsville. All fitness levels welcome. 9 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Spring Harvest Festival
Farmview Market 2610 Eatonton Rd., Madison, GA, United StatesThe 8th 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
Family Fun Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a petting zoo, crafts, games, demonstrations by local business, a prize walk and more. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE!
www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Georgia Native Plant Society Plant Sale
Sunrise Nursery 550 Athens Rd, Athens, GAShop from a wide selection of native perennials, grasses, ferns and more that are grown locally by Athens-East Piedmont Chapter members or by regional native plant nurseries. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.gnps.org
Indie South’s Springtacular
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
May the Fourth Star Wars Celebration
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesCome to a library not so very far, far away and enjoy prizes, trivia, crafts and more. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
West Broad Farmers Market
Rocksprings Park Pavilion 291 Henderson Extension, Athens, GeorgiaVendors will be on site with fresh produce, local fare, rare plants, artisan goods and more. Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslandtrust.org/wbfm
Learn to Play the Shadowrun RPG
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesFace off against the mega-corporations in a dark future. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Athens Black Market
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesThis special edition of the market is in honor of Athens Day of Jubilee, featuring Black and minority entrepreneurs. 12–5 p.m. www.aadmovement.org
Hands-on Composting Workshop
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn the basics of composting and bring your kitchen scraps to start a new compost pile together. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/gardening
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Chicopee-Dudley NeighborhoodMatt Pulver will guide an exploration of the history of Chicopee-Dudley and its iconic landmarks. Registration required. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Music & Movie Swap
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesBuy, sell or trade your DVDs, records, tapes and more while meeting local collectors and artists. 4–8 p.m. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Saturday Salsa
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a cozy night of dancing salsa, bachata and merengue. All ages. 6:30–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OakHouseDistillery
Small Box Series
Woodruff Property 35 S Main St, Watkinsville, GeorgiaA performance of dance, music, poetry and more on a 4×4 box featuring a variety of artists and creators. 7 p.m. $15. www.small-box-series.ticketleap.com
Blithe Spirit
Quinn Hall 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesBased on the classic Noel Coward comedy about a cantankerous novelist, a jealous ghost and a series of mishaps. May 2–4, 7:30 p.m. $15. www.accgov.com/act
Jazz Hands
Science for Georgia hosts a stand-up comedy show where science and technology professionals tell jokes about their work and studies. 7:30 p.m. $12 (students), $15. bit.ly/4TH4GA?r=qr
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
Indie South’s Springtacular
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop this annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. May 4–5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com
Athens YOGA Collective
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a yoga class on the patio. First and third Sundays, 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged
On Stage Playhouse 215 High School Ave., Monroe, GA, United StatesFour actors will weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one fast-paced play. Apr. 19–20, 26–27 & May 3–4, 8 p.m. Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 28 & May 5, 2 p.m. $20. www.onstagewalton.org
The Meaning of Memorial Day
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesMilitary historian and retired Colonel Lawrence Saul gives a presentation on the history and meaning of Memorial Day. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Stillpoint Literary Magazine Release Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate the newest edition of the UGA student-led magazine with a pop-up market followed by live music and arts and crafts. 3–9 p.m. FREE! www.stillpointliterarymagazine.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Sundays, 4 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Mocktails & A Movie
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesEnjoy a mocktail and a Q&A on the movies of Bong Joon-ho with local film expert Professor Dr. Hyangsoon Yi. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Teen Guinness World Record Challenge
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesTry to beat a world record challenge every month with this fun and adventurous program. Ages 11–14. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Best of Athens Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians doing their best 8-minute sets. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Monday Funday
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for songs, fingerplays, storytelling and STEAM activities. Ages 3–7 years. Registration suggested. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Rotary
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Garden Gnome Compost Program
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThis five- to 10-minute drop-in activity encourages kids of all ages to engage in different ways with the garden galleries. May 6, 8 & 10, 2–4 p.m. May 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! botgarden.uga.edu
Narnia Baking
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn how to make Edmunds’ Turkish Delight and Mr. Tumnus’ sugar-topped cake. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Microsoft Word: Basic Formatting
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to create a word document and to format text, insert content and more. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Author Talk & Book Signing
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor Dana Trent will read from her book Between Two Trailers: A Memoir. 7 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com
General Trivia with Erin
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Erin. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Classic City Trivia
Dooley's Bar and Grill 259 E Broad St, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Garrett Lennox. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ClassicCityTriviaCo
Bad Dog Trivia
LumberJaxe 510 N Lumpkin St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Mondays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Compost Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin to listen to a story about composting. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Bogart Bookies
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPick up a copy of The Postcard by Anne Berest and discuss it with the group. 1–2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
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
ACC Commercial Composting Facility Tour
ACC Landfill & Composting Facility 5700 Lexington Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesSee how the county composts all your food scraps, biosolids, leaf and limb debris. RSVP by email. 3 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
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
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
Film Screenings
Lyndon House Arts Center 211 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Teen Media Arts Club will showcase a collection of short films they have written, filmed and produced. 6 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/LyndonHouseArts
Club Ned Anime Society
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin club members to watch and discuss episodes of “Future Boy Conan,” “Samurai Champloo” and more. 6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.animefandom.org
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
