Calendar Picks
Winterville Marigold Festival | Saturday, May 10 @ 7:30 am | Pittard Park
Winterville Marigol... Pittard Park
Terrapin’s Anniversary | Saturday, May 10 @ 11:00 am | Terrapin Beer Co.
Terrapin’s Anniversary Terrapin Beer Co.
Athens Surf Stomp | Saturday, May 10 @ 1:30 pm | Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Surf Stomp Athentic Brewing Co.
Athens Goth Prom | Saturday, May 10 @ 9:00 pm | Ciné
Athens Goth Prom Ciné
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
Mark Plemmons, Trio Metro
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist. (10 a.m.)
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, local art for sale and plant sales and swaps. 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Find Forest Heights Neighborhood Yard Sale on Facebook
Teen Anime Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesJoin other fans of manga and anime to discover books, play games, snack and watch anime. Grades 6–12. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Marigold Farmers Market
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors offer organic produce, prepared foods, agricultural products and artisanal goods. MFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. www.marigoldcollectivewinterville.com
Spring Market
Sunroof Coffee 175 Tracy St K5, Athens, United StatesBrowse jewelry, handmade gifts and more from over 20 local artists. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. www.instagram.com/sunroofcoffeeath
Redstone Round Up
Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United StatesThere will be an outdoor market with sampling and post-G Day game live music. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. (market), 5–7 p.m. (live music). www.redstonemarket.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. 12 & 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Apr. 13 & 20, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. www.rrsecretflowers.com
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
Super Spring Saturday
Washington Farms 5691 Hog Mountain Rd, WatkinsvilleA family-friendly event featuring farm activities and attractions suitable for all ages. $15. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. www.washingtonfarms.net
Tattered Writers
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesInclusive writers group open to writers of all genres and experience levels. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Easter Egg Hunt
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy crafts, activities, games, a bouncy house and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. Egg hunt separated by age groups. Ages 5–12. 11 a.m. FREE! www.accgovga.myrec.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
Pokémon Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesTrade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.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. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens
Animal Clinic 1 Year Celebration
Oak Grove Animal Clinic 5405 Jefferson Road Suite 300, Athens, GeorgiaCelebrate with a full-day of entertainment including food trucks, face painting and more. 12–4 p.m. FREE! www.oakgrove.vet
Heartsong Herbs Plant Sale
477 Ruth Street 477 Ruth Street, Athens, United StatesBrowse over 60 varieties of gorgeous medicinal herbs, flowers and veggie seedlings. 1–3 p.m. www.heartsongherbs.com
Know Your Rights Outreach
Oconee Street United Methodist Church 595 Oconee St, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn your rights if ICE comes to your door. Apr. 12 & 26, 1 p.m. Apr. 16 & 30, 5:30 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
Community Dance Classes
DanceFX Athens 396 Foundry St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry out classes in burlesque, ballet, jazz, contemporary and more are open to all levels. 1–6 p.m. FREE! www.dancefx.org
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
Kids Anime Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesWatch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Figure Drawing Open Studio
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesSketch from a figure model in this life-drawing class open to all levels. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Artisan Festival
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesBrowse handcrafted wood items, accessories, 3D printed treasures, paintings, jewelry, soaps, lotions, scrubs and more. 2–7 p.m. www.soswhiskey.com
UGA Dance Company Spring Concert
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe annual faculty choreography concert with collaborative guest performances by the UGA Jazz Sextet and UGA Ballroom Performance Group. Apr. 10–12, 7:30 p.m. Apr. 12, 2 p.m. $6–20. dance.uga.edu
Monsignor Donovan Ram Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MONSIGNOR DONOVAN RAM BAND The Catholic high school's rock band.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Artie Ball Swing Band
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s.
Plant BINGO
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLearn more about plants, and win plant prizes. 7 p.m. $30. www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Kimberly Morgan York
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril12
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop.
Fawney Rig, The Muckers
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
THE MUCKERS Atlanta Irish folk punk veterans with a crowd-engaging live show.
Blue Alley, Michael Guthrie Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BLUE ALLEY Blues band from Germany.
MICHAEL GUTHRIE BAND Rock band formed by two brothers in 1964.
Marie Marie, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
119 Sylvia Circle 119 Sylvia Circle, Athens, United StatesAttaboy Tapes House Show. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mariemarie.music
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
Pylon Reenactment Society, It’s Snakes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20 (under 21). www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
IT'S SNAKES Charlotte, NC-based band led by vocalist and drummer Hope Nicholls (Fetchin’ Bones, Sugarsmack, Snagglepuss).
Boybutante Ball
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesBoybutante AIDS Foundation’s annual event featuring a night of drag performances, celebrating 36 years with the theme “Divas Royale.” 7:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.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
The Nothin Nu Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE NOTHIN NU BAND Good ol' oldies from the '60s and up.
Little Mae, Quentin Love, Thomas Fulford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
THOMAS FULFORD Alternative indie musician.
Trash Disco
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TRASH DISCO DJs playing danceable punk, new wave and indie from the '80s to the '00s.
Silent Book Club
Foxglove Plantbar 1063 Baxter Street, Athens, GA, United StatesBring a book and enjoy peaceful reading time with other book lovers. 9:30–11 a.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/foxgloveplantbar
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
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Athens Community Plant Sale
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaBrowse available plants or bring plants to swap. 1–5 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.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
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
Easter Egg Hunt
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesEnjoy a variety of activities and an opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny. 2 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
