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KnitLits Knitting Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA

Knitters 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

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Yoga in the Galleries

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA

Enjoy 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

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Great Southland Stampede Rodeo

UGA Livestock Instructional Arena 2600 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA

Operated 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

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Tales of Hercules

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA

Dance 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

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Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA

Test your trivia knowledge with host Jon Head. 7–9 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

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Athens Area Lifestyle Munch

Locos Grill and Pub 2020 Timothy Road, Athens, GA

A 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, GA

7 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, GA

7 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, GA

7 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.

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Heaven in Chains

CRCA Theater 910 Center St. NE, Conyers, GA

This 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, GA

8 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.

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Moving Forward

UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA

This 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., Athens

8 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, GA

8 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com

THE COLLECTION North Carolina indie pop band with an orchestral sound.

MOM ROCK "Post-ironic" indie rock band.

Blues Jam

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA

8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens

BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.

JD Pinkus, Daniel Mason, A.M. Rodriguez

Ciné Athens, GA

9 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, GA

Accompanying 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

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Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA

Drop 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, GA

Play to win books that have been donated to the library. 11–12 p.m. & 4–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary/oconee.com

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Conversations with Friends

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA

Make friends and learn about new cultures while practicing English through role-play, songs and storytelling. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

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Art Card Club

K.A. Artist Shop 127 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA

In 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, GA

Keynote 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, GA

Learn 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, GA

Athentic 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

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Great Southland Stampede Rodeo

UGA Livestock Instructional Arena 2600 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA

Operated 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

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Tales of Hercules

Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA

Dance 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, GA

The 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, GA

7 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., Winterville

Rock 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, GA

7 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.

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Heaven in Chains

CRCA Theater 910 Center St. NE, Conyers, GA

This 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

Yamato

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 250 River Rd., Athens, GA

7:30 p.m. $30–65. pac.uga.edu

YAMATO This highly-trained troupe of drummers from Japan travels the world with traditional taiko drums called "waidako" made from animal skins and ancient trees.

Improv Behind Enemy Lines

work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA

This 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, GA

8 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.

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Moving Forward

UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA

This 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, GA

8 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.

Squalls 22, Bob Hay, The Wild Jordan Tonk-Cats

Ciné Athens, GA

9 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, GA

7 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, GA

Athens 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, GA

One-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, GA

Enjoy 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

Zoo Day

Bear Hollow Zoo at Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Athens, GA

Experience a fun-filled day of craft stations, educational animal encounters and special guests. This year’s theme is “Athens Natives.” 10 a.m.–1 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com/bearhollow

Really BIG Art Rally

Ciné Athens, GA

Ciné 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

FLUKE

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA

The annual mini-comics and zine festival has been organized by Athens-area comic artists, underground publishers and enthusiasts since 2002. Masks required to attend. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. $2. www.flukeathens.com

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Heard Park 400 McKinley Dr., Athens, GA

Enjoy 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, GA

Learn all about tree planting from Athens area Master Gardener Liz Conroy. 11 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens