Weekend Planner: Strawberries, Twilight, and a Hat Party

Where/When: Friday and Saturday April 27-28 at at 8 p.m.There is also a 2 p.m. Sunday matinee.

Why Go: To witness an opera showdown you won't soon forget and enjoy community theatre.

Pricing: $5

 

Where/When: Saturday, April 28 at . The one mile fun run begins at 2:30 p.m. and the 5K follows at 3 p.m.

Why Go: To support and enjoy the spring day by being active.

Pricing: $20 per runner and $10 for those who do not wish to have a t-shirt.

 

Where/When: in Watkinsville on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Why Go: To enjoy farm activities, unique arts and crafts vendors, festival foods and live entertainment, as well as pick delicious strawberries.   This year there will also be a strawberry cook-off.

Pricing: $8 per person ages 2 and up.

 

Where/When: Downtown Athens on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. (women's race) and 8:45 p.m. (men's race).

Why Go: To see these races that attract cyclists representing teams from all over the nation and the world and enjoy one of the region’s great spring events.

Pricing: Free for onlookers.

 

Where/When: Sunday, April 29 at The Classic Center Foundry Street Warehouses from 1-3 p.m.

Why Go: To don your most outrageous hat and enjoy a party riddled with games and crafts.  There will also be a silent auction.  The event benefits the Jeannette Rankin Foundation.

Pricing: Reservations are $30 per person or $300 for a table of 10 guests.

 

See more events in our calendar.  Are we missing something? Feel free to add it!  Where will you be this weekend?  Tell us in the comments below.