Bichos Vivos
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaTropicalia Party. 6–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Dancing Through Frozen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDancefx presents a performance of the Disney movie, inviting the audience to sing along. Mar. 20, 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mar. 21, 6:30 p.m. $10–13. bit.ly/dfx-dtf
Author Talk
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor and poet Joy Priest will read from her work as part of the University of Georgia Creative Writing Program through its Graduate Students Reading series. 7 p.m. FREE! english.uga.edu
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Our Town
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleWinterville Players present the classic American play that explores the beauty and fragility of everyday life in a small town. Mar. 20–21, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. $10 (students), $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
Club Silencio, Don Chambers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com
CLUB SILENCIO Playing music from David Lynch's filmography, including Eraserhead, Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart, Inland Empire and Twin Peaks.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
Ansley and the Hold, David Barbe
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
ANSLEY AND THE HOLD Southern pop rock outfit with indie roots that blends heartfelt lyrics, carefully crafted guitarmony and melodies that stick with you like a song you forgot you loved.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in Mercyland and Sugar.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Brantley Gilbert, Black Stone Cherry, Austin Snell, Colt Ford
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States7 p.m. $29–170. www.classiccenter.com
BRANTLEY GILBERT Country rock singer, songwriter and producer from Jefferson whose sound mixes rock guitars with country twang.
BLACK STONE CHERRY Classic Southern rock band formed in Kentucky in 2001.
AUSTIN SNELL Musician fusing hard-rocking sonic aggression with the deep-feeling confessions of a country troubadour.
COLT FORD Genre-defying country artist who fuses country, rap and Southern rock.
By Way of Fire, The Press of Death, Rosie and the Rat Dogs
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BY WAY OF FIRE Southern heavy metal from the foothills of Northern Georgia.
THE PRESS OF DEATH Metal band based out of Gwinnett County.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
Knock Knock, Who Cares
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesGroup of improv performers who often perform longer narrative stories. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
The Art of Noticing
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this original play that weaves through the interconnected lives of its eight main characters. Mar. 20–22, 8 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
Bo Daddy Harris, Organically Programmed, John Kiran Fernandes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BO DADDY HARRIS Musician known for blending country and R&B, characterized by a deep baritone voice.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
Attest, Frisson, Greylow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
FRISSON Athens post-metal.
GREYLOW Genre-blending garage rock.
Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JEFF BUCKLEY & FRIENDS Member of the Red Oaks String Band plays a mix of folk and Americana. (8 a.m.)
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
The 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
UGA 5K Guided Campus Walk
Parking Lot E07 250 River Road, Athens, United StatesSoutheast Striders Walking Club leads a round-trip walk starting at Parking Lot E07 on campus. 9:45 a.m. $4 (adults), FREE! (18 & under). www.southeaststriderswalkingclub.org
Indian Spring Festival Celebration
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesLearn about Holi and other seasonal Indian festivals, and enjoy music, dance, crafts and more. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Grand Opening
Redstone Market + Butcher 2351 Brock Road, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the new market’s opening with live music, tastings, book signings, local artisans and a kids corner. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.redstonemarket.com
Spring Fling Art and Oddities
Farmington DepotBrowse goods from artists, doers and collectors from the surrounding area. Mar. 22–23, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. [email protected]
Madison Antiques & Fine Things
The Hall on Foster 513 Foster Street, Madison, United StatesBrowse antique vendors and attend lectures by acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects and landscape architects. Mar. 21–22, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. $15. www.madisonantiquesandfinethings.org
World Water Day Storytime
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesEnjoy a water-themed storytime and activities. All ages. 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Spring Open House and Seminars
Classic City Flowers & Nursery 10325 Double Bridges Rd, Winterville, GeorgiaGet advice for spring planting from experts then tour the greenhouses and grounds. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityflowers.com
Resource Fair
Lay Park Community Center 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Backpack Project of Athens hosts different local service providers, government departments and student organizations to provide community resources. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. FREE! www.athens.thebackpackproject.ngo
Cycle Disciples Bike Blessing
Cycle World Athens 4225 Atlanta Highway, Athens, United StatesBring your motorcycle for a blessing and enjoy free food, live music and shop various vendors. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. www.cmausa.org
Secret Record Swap
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesVendors from around the Southeast will be buying, trading and selling records, CDs, tapes, books, posters, DVDs and more. 11 a.m. (early admission). $5. 12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.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
Day of Board Game Demonstrations
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesTry new games and watch how they’re played. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Craft Swap
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesBring crafting or art supplies you’ll never use to swap with others. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Vintage Clothing Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaDon’t Panic! hosts vendors selling vintage clothing on site. 12–6 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Log House Open House
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin staff to explore the house built in the 1790s, play games, make a craft and listen to a story. Registration suggested. 1–4 p.m. $3. www.accgovga.myrec.com
Ari’s Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States1 p.m. $15. www.palomapark.com
BIRD & BYRON Nashville-based rock and soul duo.
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
THE CARTWHEELS Local jazz pop band.
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
Anyone Can Paint
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesPaint a beach landscape ocean sunrise together. Supplies provided. Registration required. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Historic Athens Heritage Walk
Sandy Creek Nature Center 205 Old Commerce Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the history of the Sandy Creek Nature Center that encompasses 225 acres of woodlands and wetlands. 2 p.m. $25. www.historicathens.com
Harlem Globetrotters
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesThe world record-breaking, trick-shot basketball stars take on their rivals, the Washington Generals. 2 p.m. $30.50–292.50. www.classiccenter.com
Chess Club
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesDrop in for open chess play for all skill levels. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee
Tokusatsu Club
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1963 Japanese fantasy-adventure film Lost World of Sinbad. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Hog-Eyed Man
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 suggested donation. www.ocaf.com
HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo of Jason Cade (fiddle, banjo) and Rob McMaken (dulcimer, mandolin), who have a compelling approach to the archaic fiddle traditions of the Southern Appalachians.
Nefesh Mountain
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/NefeshMountainAthens
NEFESH MOUNTAIN Boundary-pushing progressive bluegrass band formed by Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg. Album release show!
Vintage Vixens
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $20–50. www.marigoldauditorium.com
VINTAGE VIXENS Band rockin' a retro sound and inspired by '60s fashion.
Queen Esther: A New Musical In Concert
St. Gregory the Great Episcopal Church 3195 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesCollective Artists Workshop presents a powerful reimagining of the biblical tale of courage, faith and destiny. Mar. 22, 7 p.m. Mar. 23, 3 p.m. $20. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe festival showcases a selection of adventure, mountain sports and culture speakers, films, books and photographs from around the world. 7 p.m. $20. www.mortontheatre.com
Athens Unplugged
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
ATHENS UNPLUGGED Local favorites performed stripped down sets in the style of MTV Unplugged.
Rubber Udder, Honeypuppy, Trepid
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
TREPID Local grungegaze.
Maria Bamford
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesKnown for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness and voiceover work. 7:30 p.m. $21.50–51.50. www.classiccenter.com
The Art of Noticing
UGA Cellar Theatre Fine Arts Building, 255 Baldwin St, Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Theatre presents this original play that weaves through the interconnected lives of its eight main characters. Mar. 20–22, 8 p.m. Mar. 23, 2 p.m. FREE! www.ugatheatre.com
