Wednesday, May 22
40 events
Live Music
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Farm 255
DIAL INDICATORS Local jazz act featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
THE HOBOHEMIANS This six-piece, acoustic band utilizes banjo, ukulele, flute, accordion, saxophone, piano, various percussion, drums and bass to perform popular American and European roots music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s: a potent mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens is back for 2013! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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Green Room
JGBCB Members of Sweet Knievel and friends pay tribute to "one of the greatest bands of all time, The Jerry Garcia Band."
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
DIP Electronically composed, over-the-top pop songs with hip-hop vocal delivery that humorously mention "dip" in every song.
AMANDA X All-female Philadelphia-based band playing gritty pop-punk with shades of twee and surf-rock.
RITVALS Junk-rock band featuring members of Muuy Biien.
GENTLE BEGGARS Local band featuring members of Reptar.
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Nowhere Bar
MONKEYGRASS JUG BAND Local roots music crew.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
BETWEEN NAYBORS Local trio playing a variety of folk-based music that ranges from '60s coffeehouse to Richard and Linda Thompson-esque duets to rhythmic, Tom Waits-y rants.
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Georgia Theatre
CHI MCLEAN "Acoustic rock songs marked by a haunting Southern style."
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The Melting Point
RACHEL O'NEAL Local acoustic act.
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Go Bar
BABYSITTER Psychedelic garage rock band from Victoria, BC.
THE DEMENTIANS Toronto's David Jaques plays one-man folk-pop.
STUPID IDIOTS Alias of local experimental artist Ash Rickli.
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George's Lowcountry Table
LEAVING COUNTRIES Local singer-songwriter Louis Phillip Pelot performs folk and country, solo or with the help of some friends.
EMILY JACKSON Self-taught folk singer-songwriter on the rise.
Games
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Blind Pig Tavern
Full Contact Trivia
Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.
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Copper Creek Brewing Company
Trivia
Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.
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Willy's Mexicana Grill
Trivia
Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday.
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Beef 'O' Brady's
Sports Trivia
Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night.
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Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express
Trivia
Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday.
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Your Pie
Trivia
(Five Points location) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday.
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Dirty Birds
Crows Nest Trivia
Every Wednesday in the Crows Nest.
Kidstuff
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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ACC Library
Lego Club
Play a fast and furious game of Crash Legos. No need to bring Legos from home. Ages 11–18.
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Oconee County Library
Hot Diggity Doug
Barry Stewart Mann is Hot Diggity Doug who, with his dog Digger, digs deep into classic and popular books.
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Home School Science
Learn about birds and their migratory patterns. For ages 5–9 and their parents. Call to pre-register.
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Mommy and Me: Wild World of Animals
(Various Locations) Kids ages 2–5 and a parent can attend a program featuring crafts, games, stories and music one morning per week. Each week focuses on a different animal theme, and locations change daily. Call to pre-register. Jun. 10–Jul. 18, 9:30–11:30 a.m. $40–60. 706-613-3580, www.athensclarkecounty.com
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OCAF
Summer Art Exploration Camp
(Watkinsville) Drawing, painting, mixed media and more for ages 5–12. Sign up for one of four week-long sessions from Jun. 3–28. Mon.–Fri., 1:30–4:30 p.m. $125/wk. www.ocaf.com
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Boar's Head Lounge
Open Mic Night
OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!
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The Office Lounge
Karaoke
KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!
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Tapped
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Wednesday!
Events
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Madison Bar & Bistro
Canine Cocktail Hour
Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved, non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog! Every Wednesday. 5–7 p.m. FREE! www.indigoathens.com
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Athens City Hall
Athens Farmers Market
Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. Live music at every market.
Support Groups
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Athens, GA
Emotional Abuse Support Group
Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare provided. Call for location. Every Wednesday. 6:30–8 p.m. FREE! 706-543-3331 (hotline), 706-613-3357, ext. 771
Classes
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
SALSAthens
Cuban-style salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. Every Wednesday.
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Athens Five Points Yoga Studio
Yoga Gives
All levels of flow yoga taught by Claire Coenen. Donations benefit Nancy Travis, a non-profit that provides daycare to local children. Every Wednesday through summer. 8–9 p.m. $10 (suggested donation). clairecoenen@gmail.com, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com
Sports
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Fun Galaxy
Rollergirl Bootcamp
Learn what it takes to be a Classic City Rollergirl.
Lectures & Lit
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Buddha Book Study
A discussion group that supports applying Buddha's teachings to end suffering in all areas of life. Every Wednesday.
Art
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Georgia Museum of Art
Tour at Two: "Small European Bronzes"
Lynn Boland, Pierre Daura Curator of European Art, leads a tour of small bronzes by Rodin, Renoir, Matisse, Moore and Maillol.