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Prism
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesThis group is a positive safe space for teens who share a common vision of equality to gather and build community. Hang out at the library as members play games, talk about their lives and enjoy each others’ company. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Southern Star Studio Open Gallery
Southern Star Studio 180 Cleveland Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSouthern Star Studio is a collective ceramics studio, established by Maria Dondero in 2016. The gallery contains members’ work, primarily pottery. See new works by resident artists. Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.southernstarstudioathens.com
Bad Dog Trivia at Amici
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by TJ Wayt. Tuesdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Madison Chamber Music Festival
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center presents their 2021 Madison Chamber Music Festival featuring a performance by Balsam Range. Come out for an evening outdoors at the Madison Municipal Airport and enjoy some award-winning music, local BBQ and a cold beer or some wine. There will be ample seating to allow social distancing. Tickets can be purchased online. $45/person. 706-342-4743, www.mmcc-arts.org
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. reallyreallyfreemarketathens@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Teen Video Game Night
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GATeens are invited to enjoy an evening of gaming fun with their peers. There will be tournament-style play and free play. No games rated Mature will be played. Ages 11–17. Every Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. 706-613-3596, www.accgov.com/148/leisure-services
Teen Video Game Night
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GATeens are invited to enjoy an evening of gaming fun with their peers. There will be tournament-style play and free play. No games rated Mature will be played. Ages 11–17. Every Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. 706-613-3596, www.accgov.com/148/leisure-services
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. www.amici-cafe.com/athens/
Karaoke with Silverstar Productions
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
KARAOKE Silverstar Productions hosts an evening of karaoke. Contest with $100 prize to the winner.
Parents Night Out
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GAParents Night Out offers a fun and safe environment for children to spend the evening while parents enjoy a little time to themselves. Ages six and older. 5:30–8 p.m. $10 (ACC residents), $15 (non-ACC residents). 706-613-3596, www.accgov.com/148/leisure-services
Records and Brews
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.djosmose.com
DJ OSMOSE Spinning vinyl selections that range from funk, soul and disco to yacht rock, classic hip-hop and reggae in all of its forms. Records and Brews is held every second Friday.
Busy Bee Toddler Time
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple story. 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS This 18-member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the ’40s to dance tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.
Shoal Lily Plant Walk
Broad River Campground 8181 Elberton Hwy., Tignall, GA, United StatesJoin the Broad River Watershed Association for this annual plant walk to the shoal lilies. Attendees will meet at the Broad River campground (on Hwy. 79 in Tignall). Two walks will be offered (max of 10 participants each). Register via email to attend. May 14, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. FREE! (Donations accepted). ellen4bus@gmail.com
Into the Woods
Town & Gown Players 115 Grady Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJames Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant piece. The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Apr. 22 & 23; 28–30, 8 p.m. Apr. 24 & May 1, 2 p.m. $15–20. www.townandgownplayers.org/into-the-woods
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS This 18-member community band performs selections spanning from big band music of the ’40s to dance tunes of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s.
Athens Symphony Pops Concerts & Picnics
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY POPS CONCERT AND PICNIC Pack a picnic basket for a performance featuring the Athens Symphony Chorus and a variety of Broadway classics. This weekend’s performance honors the retirement of longtime conductor Susan Dinwiddie.
Reborn: Prelude Spring Show 2022
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrelude Dance presents their return to the stage after two years. Merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations welcome. Apr. 29, 7 p.m. May 1, 11 a.m. FREE! www.preludedance.wixsite.com/website
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
15th Annual Springtacular Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop Indie South’s annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. April 30, 11–6 p.m. May 1, 11–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com/pages/springtacular-2022
Athens Symphony Pops Concerts & Picnics
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (picnic), 8 p.m. (performance). FREE! www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY POPS CONCERT AND PICNIC Pack a picnic basket for a performance featuring the Athens Symphony Chorus and a variety of Broadway classics. This weekend’s performance honors the retirement of longtime conductor Susan Dinwiddie.
15th Annual Springtacular Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesShop Indie South’s annual spring market featuring over 100 makers, artists and curators, food trucks, live music and more. April 30, 11–6 p.m. May 1, 11–5 p.m. www.theindiesouth.com/pages/springtacular-2022
Reborn: Prelude Spring Show 2022
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrelude Dance presents their return to the stage after two years. Merchandise will be available for purchase. Donations welcome. Apr. 29, 7 p.m. May 1, 11 a.m. FREE! www.preludedance.wixsite.com/website
Bad Dog Trivia at The Office
The Office Sports Bar and Grill 135 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. www.amici-cafe.com/athens/
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Karaoke with Silverstar Productions
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
KARAOKE Silverstar Productions hosts an evening of karaoke. Contest with $100 prize to the winner.
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
One Day Book Sale
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesShop cookbooks, fiction, nonfiction, paperbacks and DVDs. All proceeds support the Oglethorpe County Library. Masks required inside the book room. 10 a.m.–2p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OglethorpeFOL
Bad Dog Trivia at The Office
The Office Sports Bar and Grill 135 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Hosted by John Bellerjeau. Sundays, 6 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
Amici Athens 233 E Clayton St, Athens, GA, United StatesTop three teams win prizes with free beer pitchers to winning teams between rounds. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m. www.amici-cafe.com/athens/
Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods and a variety of arts and crafts. Live music begins at 6 p.m. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Wednesday, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Ambient & Acoustic & Al Fresco & Ansonborough
Ansonborough of Athens 1040 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesAmbient & Acoustic & Al Fresco & Ansonborough. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.ansonboroughofathens.com
MILEY-ROTH Ambient acoustic music outdoors at the open seating patio area near Siri Thai. Every Wednesday.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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
Studio Workshop: Printmaking with Amanda Jane Burk
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin artist Amanda Jane Burk for a series of three studio-based printmaking classes. Participants will learn about relief carving and monotype printing, as well as about various works from the museum’s collection and the exhibition “Graphic Eloquence: American Modernism on Paper from the Collection of Michael T. Ricker.” May 12, 19, 26; 6:30–8:30 p.m. $20. gmoa-tours@uga.edu
Records and Brews
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.djosmose.com
DJ OSMOSE Spinning vinyl selections that range from funk, soul and disco to yacht rock, classic hip-hop and reggae in all of its forms. Records and Brews is held every second Friday.
The Amazing Acro-cats Ambush Athens
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Amazing Acro-cats featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of performing house cats. The Acro-cats roll on balls, ride skateboards, jump through hoops and more while Tuna and the Rock Cats are an all-cat band. May 13, 7 p.m. May 14, 3 p.m. $25–55. www.mortontheatre.com
Arms and the Man
Athens, GA, United StatesArms and the Man is George Bernard Shaw’s funniest play. Lovely Raina idealizes her fiancé, a heroic soldier, who despises the enemy soldier who begs her to save his life. After the war, both the enemy and her fiancé return. Raina meets them both with arguments that spark and love-making that sparkles. May 13 & 14, 8 p.m. May 15, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org
Athens Farmers Market
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesMarkets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods. Attendees can enjoy free live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent at the market. Every Saturday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
