KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GAKnitters 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 Night
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.
Yoga in the Galleries
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAEnjoy a yoga class in the art galleries led by instructors from Five Points Yoga. Open to all skill levels. Attend in person or via Zoom. Email to RSVP. 6 p.m. FREE! gmoa-tours@uga.edu, www.georgiamuseum.org
Great Southland Stampede Rodeo
UGA Livestock Instructional Arena 2600 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GAOperated by UGA Block & Bridle members with a mission of providing a quality rodeo experience while developing skills that will allow them to advance both personally and professionally. Mar 23–25, 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12–25. www.gssrodeo.org
Tales of Hercules
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GADance FX presents a storybook production of the Tales of Hercules through music and dance. Mar. 23–24, 6–8 p.m. $10–13. www.mortontheatre.com
Boulevard Brass Band
595 Nanthahala Ave. 595 Nanthahala Ave., Athens, GABring your instrument, meet outdoors and rehearse songs for beginners and advanced musicians. Every Thursday, 7–8 p.m. FREE! calclements@gmail.com
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GATest your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Athens Area Lifestyle Munch
Locos Grill and Pub 2020 Timothy Road, Athens, GAA casual social gathering for people involved in or interested in the BDSM community to learn more or get advice. Ages 18 & up. 7–10 p.m. FREE! athensalt@yahoo.com
Bichos Vivos, Klezmer Local 42
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
Muscadine Bloodline
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
MUSCADINE BLOODLINE Mobile, AL country duo.
Outersea, Josie Loner, LeeAnn Peppers, Organically Programmed
Happy Top Lodge & Rest 143 Bryan St., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/happytop.lodge.rest
OUTERSEA Moody space invader surf rock for the lonely and landlocked.
JOSIE LONER Cosmic voyager from beyond the reaches of the known universe with an urgent message for the people of Earth.
LEEANN PEPPERS Voice and cello duet with Lydian Brambila performing improvisation and "The Sound of Fear as it Leaves the Body."
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Space-themed electronic act using drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Heaven in Chains
CRCA Theater 910 Center St. NE, Conyers, GAThis play follows four Roman Catholic priests who have been relieved of their religious duties and ordered to attend psychiatric evaluation and group therapy. Mar. 23–25; Mar. 30–Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26 & Apr. 2, 3:00 p.m. $25. www.conyersarts.org
Bea Porges, Josh Bennett Band
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEA PORGES Local songwriter crafting heartfelt songs accompanied by jazzy, complex chord progressions.
JOSH BENNETT BAND Local five-piece band blending Southern rock, bluegrass and funk.
Moving Forward
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GAThis play follows Beni, the newest occupant of a mysterious afterlife, as they navigate their new environment while traveling along a liminal bus route. Mar. 23–25, 8 p.m. Mar. 26, 2:30 p.m. $8–12. www.ugatheatre.com/movingforward
April Magazine, Reed Winckler, Wet Meadows
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens8 p.m. $8. www.hendershotsathens.com
APRIL MAGAZINE A noisy San Francisco indie pop collective, reminiscent of Velvet Underground and Beat Happening.
REED WINCKLER Atlanta-based acoustic singer-songwriter embracing earnest, droll lyrics and DIY style.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
The Collection, Mom Rock
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com
THE COLLECTION North Carolina indie pop band with an orchestral sound.
MOM ROCK "Post-ironic" indie rock band.
JD Pinkus, Daniel Mason, A.M. Rodriguez
Ciné Athens, GA9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
JD PINKUS Bassist known for his work with Butthole Surfers, Melvins and Daddy Longhead plays freaky bluegrass on banjo.
DANIEL MASON Banjo player who has performed with Hank III, IV and the Strange Band and Bob Wayne.
A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter.
Emerging Scholars Symposium
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAAccompanying the “Rethinking America: Contemporary Contemplations on American Art” exhibit, research related to themes of rethinking and reimagining history will be presented. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GADrop 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
Bingo for Books
Oconee County Library 1080 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GAPlay to win books that have been donated to the library. 11–12 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/oconee.com
Conversations with Friends
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GAMake friends and learn about new cultures while practicing English through role-play, songs and storytelling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Art Card Club
K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GAIn this weekly club led by local artists Katy Lipscomb and Tyler Fisher, participants will draw, paint, collage and create a collection of Art Cards. Pre-teen club, 4:30–6 p.m. Teen club, 6:30–8 p.m. $25 (drop-in), $180 (semester pass). www.kaartist.com
Friends of the Garden Annual Meeting
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GAKeynote speaker Brad Davis researches the aesthetics of native plants and their use in ecological landscape designs. 5:30 p.m. FREE! (members), $10 (non-members). www.botgardern.uga.edu
Athens Science Café
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GALearn about science and technology research and join in an open and friendly talk. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenssciencecafe.wordpress.com
Trail Hopper Ale Social Hour
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GAAthentic Brewing Co. presents a social hour and trivia contest in celebration of its new Trail Hopper Ale, honoring Sandy Creek Nature Center’s 50th anniversary. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Great Southland Stampede Rodeo
UGA Livestock Instructional Arena 2600 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GAOperated by UGA Block & Bridle members with a mission of providing a quality rodeo experience while developing skills that will allow them to advance both personally and professionally. Mar 23–25, 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12–25. www.gssrodeo.org
Tales of Hercules
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GADance FX presents a storybook production of the Tales of Hercules through music and dance. Mar. 23–24, 6–8 p.m. $10–13. www.mortontheatre.com
90 Carlton
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GAThe Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art will hold a reception featuring the exhibition “Object Lessons in American Art.” 6:30–8:30 p.m. $10–15. www.georgiamuseum.org
Spectre of Surf
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA
SPECTRE OF SURF 1950s and '60s instrumental surf rock brought into the modern era.
Rock the Ark Benefit Concert
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleRock the Ark Benefit Concert. 7 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.athensark.org/rocktheark
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. All proceeds benefit The Ark's mission to prevent evictions and utility disconnections in Athens and surrounding counties.
Dead Letter Office
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.sobrewco.com
DEAD LETTER OFFICE Performing R.E.M.'s major hits as well as deep dives into the band's catalog to please the die-hard fans.
Heaven in Chains
CRCA Theater 910 Center St. NE, Conyers, GAThis play follows four Roman Catholic priests who have been relieved of their religious duties and ordered to attend psychiatric evaluation and group therapy. Mar. 23–25; Mar. 30–Apr. 1, 7:30 p.m. Mar. 26 & Apr. 2, 3:00 p.m. $25. www.conyersarts.org
Improv Behind Enemy Lines
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GAThis wildly interactive evening takes you behind enemy lines as a troupe of improv actors parachute into occupied France and try to save the world from encroaching fascism. 8 p.m. $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Nicholas Mallis, Buddy Crime, Moloq
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS Local synth pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. Album release show!
MOLOQ Absurd ATL post-apocalyptic pop duo.
BUDDY CRIME Retro sci-fi space disco.
Moving Forward
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GAThis play follows Beni, the newest occupant of a mysterious afterlife, as they navigate their new environment while traveling along a liminal bus route. Mar. 23–25, 8 p.m. Mar. 26, 2:30 p.m. $8–12. www.ugatheatre.com/movingforward
Houndmouth, Abby Hamilton
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA8 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
HOUNDMOUTH Alternative rock band embracing a nostalgic sound, with hits like 2015's "Sedona."
ABBY HAMILTON Kentucky roots rocker and country songwriter.
Athens Showgirl Cabaret Fabulous Friday
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., AthensEnjoy a fabulous night of drag entertainment. Ages 18 & up. 9 p.m. FREE! www.athensshowgirlcabaret.com
Squalls 22, Bob Hay, The Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats
Ciné Athens, GA9 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SQUALLS 22 Original Squalls members Bob Hay and Diana Torell lead a set of Squalls material.
BOB HAY Squalls singer-songwriter will perform a solo set of Robert Burns material.
THE WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS Bob Hay joins an all-star lineup of veteran Athens musicians, including original Squalls drummer Mark Cooper Smith, for a set of covers and originals.
Diablo Sandwhich & The Dr. Peppers, Afternoon Raccoons, Gumbo Rivers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DIABLO SANDWHICH & THE DR. PEPPERS Performing a plethora of country, bluegrass, jazz and rock.
AFTERNOON RACCOONS Atlanta-based bluegrass collective.
GUMBO RIVERS Formerly of Moon Chief.
Mary Sigalas & Brian Smith, Tracy & Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GAAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY SIGALAS & BRIAN SMITH Members of Mary & the Hot Hotty-Hots and the Lonesome Dawn perform together. (8 a.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Vocalist Tracy Brown and guitarist/harmonica player Jeff Lustig play jazz and blues standards. (10 A.M.)
Live Forward AIDS Walk
Athens, GA Athens, GAOne-mile walk around downtown Athens to raise awareness for HIV and AIDS. Attendees can expect prizes, guest speakers and more. 9–11 a.m. $20. www.liveforward.org
Primavera Party
reBlossom Mama & Baby Shop 625 Barber St., Athens, GAEnjoy a spring celebration with a pop-up park, activities, snacks, crafts and more. Register online. Donations will support Athens Parent Wellbeing. 10 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com
Really BIG Art Rally
Ciné Athens, GACiné and ATHICA joined forces to host this fundraising event featuring artists creating works live to be sold on the spot. DJ Mahogany will provide musical inspiration. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $10. www.athica.org
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GAEnjoy a morning of crafts, activities, games, a bouncy house and an opportunity to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Participants separated by age group. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/148/Leisure-Services
Tree Planting Program
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GALearn all about tree planting from Athens area Master Gardener Liz Conroy. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens