Opening Reception
ARTS + ATHLETICS 130 The Plaza, Athens, United States“Love My Way” features mixed media paintings on canvas and works on paper by Paul Leroy. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.artsathletics.com
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1982 TV series “Batten Robomaru.” 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Blues Brews & BBQ Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment presents the annual festival with a special barbecue menu and live music. 3 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
Atheist Society of Athens
China Star Superbuffet 3567 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, United StatesThe annual “eating meeting” for non-prophet discussions with friends and neighbors. Third Saturdays, 4 p.m. $15–20. www.atheistsocietyathens.org
Opening Reception
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta artist Paul Leroy’s installation “Tree of Life” will begin growing for its six-month exhibition. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ihg.com
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesThis community dance features caller Corinne Wilkinson and live music by Contraplicity. No partner required. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). $12 (adults), $10 (students w/ ID), 17 & under FREE! www.athensfolk.org
Dear Evan Hansen
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesA musical about our complex, interconnected and social media-filled lives. 7:30 p.m. $25–87.25. www.classiccenter.com
Murder on the Orient Express
UGA Fine Arts Theatre 255 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesSstage adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie novel about murder and intrigue on opulent passenger train. Apr. 10–12 & 16–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13, 2 p.m. $6–18. www.ugatheatre.com
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
Y’all Ready To Laugh
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up comedy with Ronndell Smith, Landon Lackey and special guest Nate Loe. 9 p.m. $15. www.facebook.com/AKADEMIABC
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. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
Family Fun Festival
Georgia Square Mall 3700 Atlanta Hwy., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy rides, games, prizes and food. Apr. 11 & 18, 5–11 p.m. Apr. 12 & 19, 1–11 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 1–10 p.m. Apr. 14–17, 5–10 p.m. FREE! $30 unlimited ride wristband. www.georgiasquaremall.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
Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight!
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLauren Gunderson’s experimental play tells the story of an accomplished woman lost to history. Apr. 11–12 & 17–19, 8 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/emilie
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
Trivia Night
Cheba Hut 135 W Washington St, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. 7:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/chebahut
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local and touring comedians. 8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/athenscomedy
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
Marigold Farmers Market
100 North Church Street 100 North Church St., Winterville, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. Mondays, 10 a.m.–7 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Nature’s Little Helpers
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day by learning how to take care of the earth. Ages 1–6. 10:30 a.m. $3 (ACC residents), $5 (non-residents). www.accgovga.myrec.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
1430 N Chase St 1430 N Chase St, Athens, GeorgiaThe local chapter meets weekly. Mondays, 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.classiccityrotary.org
Teen D&D Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin a one-shot game open to all skill levels, including Dungeon Masters, with a prize drawing at the end of the evening. Grades 6–12. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Poetry & Karma Kat
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNogin and Nonsense present a night of sign-up poetry and live music. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (poetry), 9:30 p.m. (show). $5. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Third Monday Book Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDiscuss books chosen by the group. New members welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
General Trivia
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Mondays, 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Bad Movie Night
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMark Quinn is forced to clean up the mean streets of Manila while trying to avenge his parents’ murders in the Filipino actioner Double Edge. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/BadMovieNight
Funny Femmes
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesAn all-women showcase featuring comedians from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Eddie's Calzones 227 E Clayton Street, Athens, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Creative Aging Art Workshop
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin teaching artist Toni Carlucci to discuss art in the galleries and to make art in the studio classroom. All skill levels welcome. Ages 55 & up. Registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Earth Day Storytime
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Cindy and the Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission for special storytime along with songs and crafts. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Lunch & Learn
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesBring your lunch and learn new games. 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.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
Celebrate Earth Day
Oglethorpe Co. Library 858 Athens Rd., Lexington, GA, United StatesEnjoy Earth Day with classes on beekeeping and pollinator gardens plus door prizes, crafts, free seeds and more. 3–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oglethorpe
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
UGA Congress Week
UGA Special Collections Library 300 S Hull St, Athens, GA, United StatesAtlanta-Journal Constitution reporters Greg Bluestein and Tia Mitchell will discuss political journalism as it relates to civic education and awareness. 4 p.m. FREE! libs.uga.edu
Showroom Spring Fling
More Than Blinds 2595 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GeorgiaExplore the latest in window treatments and more with local industry experts. 4–7 p.m. FREE! www.morethanblindsofga.com
Opening Reception
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United StatesThe exhibition “AFLAT” features the works of Morgan County students. 4–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
Repair Cafe
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBring broken household items and appliances and work with experienced fellow community members to try and fix them. 5–8 p.m. FREE! [email protected], accgov.com/repaircafe
Tiki Taco Tuesday
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy craft cocktails and a taco pop-up from Don Carne with themed weeks, live music and dancing. Tuesdays, 5–10 p.m. www.livewireathens.com
Mystery Book Club
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDiscuss The Golden Gate by Amy Chua with the group. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Earth Day Trivia
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge for Earth Day. 8 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com
Sneak Peek Showcase
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBenefit screening of trailers, some never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate of major studios. Apr. 22 & 24, 6 p.m. $3. www.athenscine.com
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Trappeze Pub 269 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
UnPhiltered Trivia
Mellow Mushroom 320 E. Clayton St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Phil. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/MellowMushroomAthens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici at The Falls 8851 Macon Hwy Suite 501, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
