5 things to do this weekend: Athens Black Market, Cinco de Mayo, Indie South and more

Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets and other cultural happenings in the Classic City, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of May 3-5.

Each week, the Banner-Herald will publish a list of five options for things to do in the Athens area. Please note that the events in this list are subject to rescheduling, cancelation or tickets selling out.

FILE - Artist Daelynn White signs a piece of her work bought by Stacey Smith and Blake Greene during the Athens Black Market, hosted by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, on Saturday, June 26, 2021. The Athens Black Market is designed to support minority business owners and artists and will be held every other month for the remainder of year, providing a marketplace that promotes culture and diversity in downtown Athens.

Athens Black Market

  • WHERE: College Square (Clayton St. and College Ave.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4 at noon (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: Hosted by local nonprofit Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM), the Black Market is an opportunity to support minority-owned businesses in the Athens area and promote cultural diversity in the community. The Black Market is where many of Athens' best artists, food, and live music can be found.

Cinco de Mayo

  • WHERE: El Carretonero (124 Rowe Rd.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: Event venue El Carretonero has pulled out all the stops for its first-ever Cinco de Mayo celebration, complete with a vendor market, jump houses and face painting for the kids and a full bar with cocktails for the grown-ups. The festivities will include food, treats, and a performance by Tepeyac Folkloric Dance group.

The Athens Pink Flamingo plays a song after selling a painting at their Indie South booth at Bishop park in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
The Athens Pink Flamingo plays a song after selling a painting at their Indie South booth at Bishop park in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.

Indie South Springtacular

  • WHERE: Bishop Park (705 Sunset Dr.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: As the largest makers' market in Athens, Indie South's 17th annual spring event features more than 100 vendor booths selling everything from original art and handmade goods to curated vintage clothing and more. Both days will include kids' craft activities, food trucks and live music.

Southern Brewing Co. guests enjoy the day at the Aquemini Soul Music Festival in Athens, Ga. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. The venue will host a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo event on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Southern Brewing Co. guests enjoy the day at the Aquemini Soul Music Festival in Athens, Ga. on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. The venue will host a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo event on Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Cinco de Southern

  • WHERE: Southern Brewing Company (231 Collins Industrial Blvd.)

  • WHEN: Sunday, May 5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Free admission)

  • DETAILS: Southern Brewing Company's "Sunday Funday Fiesta" will celebrate Cinco de Mayo with beer specials, frozen margaritas, a food truck, a class with Feel Free Yoga and Wellness Studio, and trivia with Bad Dog Entertainment.

Hendershot's Coffee & Cafe is located in the Bottleworks mixed-use center in Athens, Ga.
Hendershot's Coffee & Cafe is located in the Bottleworks mixed-use center in Athens, Ga.

Jazz Hands: 'Star Wars' Edition

  • WHERE: Hendershot's (237 Prince Ave.)

  • WHEN: Saturday, May 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ($15 admission, contains material not suitable for children)

  • DETAILS: What better way to observe "Star Wars" Day than with a stand-up comedy show where all of the performers come from the galaxy of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)? The experts at Jazz Hands have spent a year training STEM professionals to tell jokes about their work and fields of study.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Five things to do in the Athens area this weekend (May 3-5)

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