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 Wednesday, March 5, 2025 2pm to 3pm @ Georgia Museum of Art

These drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection and are led by museum docents.

Additional dates: 3/12, 4/9, 4/23, and 4/30

Thursday, March 6, 2025 9am to 10:30am @ State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Join the Nature Ramblers to learn more about the natural areas, flora, and fauna of the State Botanical Garden while making new friends and enjoying the fresh air. Rambles start with an inspirational reading by a nature writer such as Annie Dillard, John Muir or Janisse Ray. Ramblers are encouraged to bring their own nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group. This is a ramble, not a hike; stopping to view interesting plants, insects, butterflies, and mushrooms, etc., along the way is part of the experience each week. Guests can join for just one or all sessions. These informal rambles are free, but donations are accepted in the garden’s donation box in the lobby of the visitor’s center. To get a feel for what these rambles are like, visit http://naturerambling.blogspot.com.

Additional dates: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, and 5/15

Friday, March 14, 2025 9:30am to 10am @ Georgia Museum of Art

Come rest and recharge in the galleries surrounded by inspiring art. Experienced mindfulness instructors lead guided meditations, gentle movements and slow-looking techniques. This program is free, stools are provided and no experience or special attire is needed. For more information, email gmoa-tours@uga.edu

Additional dates: 4/11 and 5/2

Friday, March 14, 2025 8pm to 9:30pm @ State Botanical Garden of Georgia

See the garden come alive at night. Join the monthly Full Moon Hikes to enjoy the State Botanical Garden after hours and hear discussions on nocturnal plants and animals, the changing seasons and moon folklore. Be prepared to hike up to two miles on wooded trails and in the garden, where visibility may be low at times. A backpack carrier is suggested for those with young children or infants. Pre-registration is required.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 11am to 12pm @ Makerspace, McBay Science Library

Join others for a drop-in button making workshop led by an undergraduate peer. Print photos of pets or any urry friends during the workshop and use the button maker to make a pin for backpacks, clothes, and other decor. This session will be run by makerspace student assistant Lindsey Isenberg.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm @ Brooks Hall, Room G9

In honor of Women’s History Month, learn about the opportunities and challenges women face in academia. Discuss with fellow graduate students how female colleagues can support one another throughout their academic journeys.

The Graduate Peer Support Network offers topical workshops each semester to support graduate students as they navigate the myriad questions and challenges that can arise during graduate school. 

Register here.

Thursday, March 20, 2025 6pm to 7pm @ Georgia Museum of Art

Join attendees for a free yoga class surrounded by works of art in the galleries. Led by instructors from Five Points Yoga, this program is free and open to both beginner and experienced yogis. Sanitized mats are provided. Space is limited and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; tickets are available at the front desk starting at 5:15 p.m.

Additional dates: 4/17 and 5/15

Monday, March 24, 2025 3pm to 4pm @ Makerspace, McBay Science Library

Join others for a special laser cutter workshop led by Makerspace student assistant Eunice Stephen. Come chat about favorite books with undergraduate peers while designing a bookmark made using the Makerspace's laser cutter. No experience or registration required; just drop in between 3-4 p.m. at the UGA Libraries Makerspace, in room 381 of the McBay Science Library. 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:30pm to 5pm @ Science Learning Center, Lecture Hall 85

With a sense of pride and joy, the faculty and students of the African Languages, Literatures and Culture Program welcome attendees to this time of celebration, laughter, and a gentle reminder of the beauty, spirit, and uniqueness that Africa brings to the world. There will be free African cuisine prepared by students and faculty, skits, music, and dance. Learn about African languages, cultures, and literature and meet the students in the program.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:30am to 3:30pm @ DW Brooks Lawn

An exciting event on the lawn in front of the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources. Learn what our students learn during this interactive day! 

Thursday, April 10, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm @ Brooks Hall, Room G9

As finals season approaches, learn with other graduate students about the causes, symptoms, and consequences of burnout. Finish the semester strong by learning to combat burnout and refresh habits!

The Graduate Peer Support Network offers topical workshops each semester to support graduate students as they navigate the myriad questions and challenges that can arise during graduate school. 

Register here.

Saturday, April 12, 2025 8pm to 9:30pm @ State Botanical Garden of Georgia

See the garden come alive at night. Join the monthly Full Moon Hikes to enjoy the State Botanical Garden after hours and hear discussions on nocturnal plants and animals, the changing seasons and moon folklore. Be prepared to hike up to two miles on our wooded trails and in the garden, where visibility may be low at times. A backpack carrier is suggested for those with young children or infants. Pre-registration is required.

Monday, April 14, 2025 7:30pm to 9pm @ Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall

The British Brass Band, under the baton of Bandmaster Philip Smith, has become an Athens fan favorite. The repertoire encompasses a wide variety of styles including excellent original works, marvelous transcriptions of orchestral works, as well as marches and other light pieces. British Brass Band concerts are free. No tickets are required.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm @ Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall

As one of the University of Georgia’s large wind bands, the Wind Symphony has performed extensively throughout the Southeast, including concerts at regional conferences of the College Band Directors National Association and the annual Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conferences. The Wind Symphony meets year-round, performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band at several concerts each season in the UGA Performing Arts Center. The Wind Symphony regularly features outstanding guest artists and performs collaborative concerts with Georgia high school bands.

Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors, and non-majors from across campus participate in the University of Georgia Symphonic Band, one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s large wind bands. The Symphonic Band focuses on the classic band repertoire as well as exciting new music, and has recorded for C. Alan Publications. These concerts are free with no tickets required.

Monday, April 21, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm @ Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall

The spring concert for the African American Choral ensemble gives many members an opportunity to express themselves in other ways than just singing. Some may conduct, some may create original arrangements of existing works or brand new pieces. Join audiences to also celebrate graduating singers and wish them well on the next steps on their journey. Concert underwritten by Rhonda Lucile Hicks. This concert is free. 

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 7:30pm to 9pm @ Performing Arts Center, Ramsey Concert Hall

Directed by Assistant Professor Jared Holton, this ensemble performance features music, rhythm, and dance from the Middle East and instruments such as the Arabic lute, reed flute, riqq, daff, and tabla. These concerts often include a special guest artist with expertise in Middle Eastern music, such as Ali Jihad Racy (pictured), Distinguished Professor of Ethnomusicology from UCLA. More details on the next concert will be available in January. This concert is free. 

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 7pm to 8:30pm @ Chapel

Each year, the university hosts a memorial ceremony, Georgia Remembers: A Candlelight Memorial, to honor current students, faculty, and staff who have passed away during the previous year. All family and friends of UGA are welcome to attend.

Saturday, April 26, 2025 10am to 3pm @ Georgia Museum of Art

The Georgia Museum of Art’s Student Association will host its 9th-annual gallery and artist market event at Stan Mullins’ Art Studio. Drop by 650 Pulaski Street to check out a variety of art and handmade goods by student and community artists. Rain or shine. This program is sponsored by the UGA Parents Leadership Council.

Monday, April 28, 2025 3:30pm to 5pm @ Performing Arts Center, Ramsey Concert Hall

The Repertory Singers is a mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors. Its format offers laboratory rehearsal and performance experience for conductors and singers alike. The ensemble is designed to appeal to students who wish to be part of an ongoing conducting masterclass environment. This group provides students with the opportunity to build knowledge and skill in the areas of sight-reading, conducting gesture, rehearsal techniques, and choral repertoire. These concerts are free with no tickets required.

Monday, April 28, 2025 7:30pm to 9:30pm @ Performing Arts Center, Hodgson Concert Hall

As one of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music’s large orchestral ensembles, the University Philharmonia offers an outlet for musical expression to all string players at the University of Georgia. Student string players are openly invited to perform in the Philharmonia, while all other instruments are selected via audition each semester. The ensemble performs three times per academic year. The University Philharmonia is under the supervision of Mark Cedel. The ensemble is also conducted by graduate students majoring in orchestral conducting. The UGA Philharmonia concerts are free. No tickets are required.