Bichos Vivos

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Tropicalia 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

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

Dancing Through Frozen

Dancing Through Frozen

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

Dancefx 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 States

Author 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

Bad Dog Trivia

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Our Town

Our Town

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Winterville 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

Ansley and the Hold, David Barbe

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7 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

Country River Band

VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens

7 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 States

7 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 States

7 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.

Bo Daddy Harris, Organically Programmed, John Kiran Fernandes

Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States

8 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 States

Shadebeast 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

Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Athens 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

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets 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 States

Southeast 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 States

Learn 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 States

Celebrate 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

Madison Antiques & Fine Things

Madison Antiques & Fine Things

The Hall on Foster 513 Foster Street, Madison, United States

Browse 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 States

Enjoy 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, Georgia

Get 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 States

The 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 States

Bring 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

Secret Record Swap

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

Vendors 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

Student Perspectives

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

Join one of the student guides for a conversational tour of the permanent collection. 12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

Craft Swap

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

Bring 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, Georgia

Don’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 States

Join 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 States

1 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.

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Drop in and build your own unique LEGO creations. Ages 11 & under. 2–3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

Anyone Can Paint

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

Paint 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 States

Learn 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 States

The 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

Chess Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop 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 States

Screening 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 States

OCAF 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 States

Aubrey 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., Winterville

7 p.m. $20–50. www.marigoldauditorium.com

VINTAGE VIXENS Band rockin' a retro sound and inspired by '60s fashion.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

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

The 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 States

7 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 States

7 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 States

Known for her deeply personal and experimental comedy about mental illness and voiceover work. 7:30 p.m. $21.50–51.50. www.classiccenter.com