COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Sunday, May 19

18 events

Classes

  • Good Dirt

    Clay Classes

    Weekly "Try Clay" classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter's wheel every Friday from 7–9 p.m. "Family Try Clay" classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $20. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net

Games

  • The Capital Room

    8 p.m. FREE! www.thecapitalroom.com

    Trivia

    Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25.

  • Amici

    9 p.m. 706-353-0000

    Trivia

    Test your skills.

  • Blind Pig Tavern

    6 p.m. 706-548-3442

    Trivia

    (Broad Street location) What do you really know?

  • Buffalo's Café

    7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655, www.buffaloscafe.com/athens

    Trivia

    "Brewer's Inquisition," trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday.

Live Music

  • Ten Pins Tavern

    7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-546-8090

    BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.

  • Big Dogs on the River

    "Meet the Riverkeeper" Kayak Event. 2:30 p.m. $25, $10 (party only). www.altahamariverkeeper.org

    SHONNA TUCKER & EYE CANDY The former Drive-By Truckers bassist plays inspired folk-rock tunes with her new band.

Support Groups

  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens

    Emotions Anonymous

    A 12-step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org

Lectures & Lit

  • Avid Bookshop

    4–5 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com

    Meet the Author

    Local poet Charles Asbury, author of Thoughtful Lines and Love Strikes Again, reads from his works of poetry and fiction. A portion of proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Kidstuff

  • ACC Library

    3–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

    Read to Rover

    Meet Star, Comet and Penny, volunteer certified therapy dogs. Beginning readers can practice by reading aloud to a furry friend. All dogs are insured and in the company of their trainers. First come, first served.

Events

  • Oconee County Library

    2–5 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

    Family Fun Day

    Kick off the summer reading program with a petting zoo, bounce castle, carnival games, prizes and more. All ages.

  • UGA CAGT

    2:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! www.athensgamejam.com

    Athens Game Jam Awards Night

    Video game developers present their finished products after 48 hours of work.

  • Big Dogs on the River

    12–8 p.m. $10–25. www.altamahariverkeeper.org

    Meet the Riverkeeper

    Celebrate the Oconee River with a leisurely paddle, followed by a party featuring live music from Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy.

  • Leap Trapeze

    6 p.m. FREE! www.leaptrapeze.com

    Spring Workshop Fly Show

    Workshop flyers demonstrate their latest tricks in a Matrix-themed show. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.

Performance

  • Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall

    4 p.m. FREE! 706-543-1907

    Athens Youth Symphony Spring Concert

    Karl Schab directs the symphony in performances of Copland, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and more.

Art

  • Lyndon House Arts Center

    2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623

    Opening Reception

    For "Ossabaw Island: Holy Ground," works by the Ossabaw Artists Collective.

Karaoke & Open Mic

Ending Sunday, May 19

 

Kidstuff

  • Clarke Central High School

    Youth Football Camp

    For ages 6–14. May 20–24, 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $75–90. 706-357-5200, wardjo@clarke.k12.ga.us

Help Out

  • Athens Area Humane Society

    Strut Your Mutt

    Register your dog with the Athens Area Humane Society team and the proceeds will benefit homeless pets nationwide. Visit website for more information. www.strutyourmutt.org/team/athenshumanesociety