Saturday, May 25
30 events
Live Music
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Terrapin Beer Co.
REASPEC This band plays a unique blend of music with influences from jazz, R&B, fusion, rock, hip-hop, neo soul and alternative rock.
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Farm 255
LAZY LOCOMOTIVE New local group featuring members of Fuzzbucket, Juice Box and High Strung String Band.
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Georgia Bar
THE RAYS FEATURING CARLA LEFEVER This band, led by longtime Athenian LeFever, is back with a new lineup and a new, more rocking sound.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
QUIABO DE CHAPEAU Brazilian funk ensemble out of Atlanta, bringing dancing and Carnaval to the stage.
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Nowhere Bar
ROOT SPIRITS Local two-piece blues-rock outfit draws from American roots music and psychedelia to create an absorbing experience, featuring Eddie Speaker.
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Caledonia Lounge
GRAPE SODA This local duo (sometimes trio) plays spastic, psychedelic synthpop driven by organ and drums.
CASOLETTE Jangly, fuzzy, twee indie-pop band from Florida
FOUR EYES Ukulele strummer Erin Lovett plays sweet poppy folk.
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40 Watt Club
LIKE TOTALLY! Local "kindie rock" band plays family-friendly songs featuring costumed characters and interactive skits.
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New Earth Music Hall
SHEHEHE Scorching the new American jet rock stratosphere.
SOME KIND OF NIGHTMARE Punk band from San Diego.
THE JOY KILLS Stooges-influenced rock band from Atlanta.
KILL KILL BUFFALO Grungy, hard-rock duo based in Athens featuring Kara Kildare's powerful, seductive vocals.
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Green Room
AMERIGO GAZAWAY Nashville-based MC, turntablist and producer known for his mash-up skills.
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The Melting Point
NORMALTOWN FLYERS This long-running local band celebrates "anniversary 33 1/3" with three sets featuring guys who have made it happen through the years. Players include Brian Burke, Tom Ryan, Deane Quinter, Davis Causey, Andy Carlson, Greg Veale, Mike Cronic, Cal Hale, John Keane, David Blackmon and Carl Vipperman.
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Kumquat Mae Bakery Café
TODD WHITE AND CHRIS MOORE Local musicians perform a set of bluesy rock and roll.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
AJ GRIFFIN Griffin, a member of Slaw and Order, Vespolina and Casper and the Cookies, plays a solo set.
HEATHER HEYN Atmospheric folk tunes from this local songwriter.
PETE ERCHICK Longtime local and Olivia Tremor Control member plays a set.
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Bishop Park
TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (8 a.m.)
THE BURNING ANGELS Local country-rock band led by songwriter Mark Cunningham. (10 a.m.)
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The Office Lounge
THE SHORTBUS ALLSTARS Long-running local rock band.
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Go Bar
KARAOKE Hosted by karaoke fanatic John "Dr. Fred" Bowers and featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
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Bootleggers Country & Western Bar
JORDAN RAGER Country singer-songwriter from Loganville.
Kidstuff
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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Avid Bookshop
Saturday Storytime
Join Avid for books and games.
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Bloom
Cloth Diaper Workshop
Children welcome. Refreshments provided.
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Journey Through the Stars
Explore constellations and celestial bodies in the planetarium. Call to register.
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Madison County Library
Archaeological Dig
(Madison) Bury some treasures to excavate later this summer. Bring something to bury.
Outdoors
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Full Moon Hike Series
See the Garden come alive at night this winter. Each hike will focus on a different topic such as the moon, constellations or nocturnal creatures. Call to make reservation.
Events
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Bishop Park
Athens Farmers Market
Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods and crafts. This week features a chef demo and kids activity involving seed packets. Live music by Tre Powell and the Burning Angels.
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Oconee County Courthouse
Oconee Farmers Market
(Watkinsville) Locally grown produce, meats, grains, flowers, soaps, birdhouses, gourds and more.
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New Earth Music Hall
March Against Monsanto
Activists march to raise awareness of the dangers of genetically modified organisms. March begins at the UGA Arch and ends with a rally at New Earth Music Hall. Marsha Thadison, a non-GMO speaker from the Tipping Point Network, will speak and Hart Sawyer & the Love Project will perform songs.
Games
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Tyche's Games
Magic: the Gathering
Standard format tournament. Promotional cards for all players.
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
Cornhole Tournament
Gather a team and compete for prizes.
Art
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Athens Institute for Contemporary Art: ATHICA
Opening Reception
For "ATHICARDS: A Deck of Athens Art," a special deck of cards in which each card was designed by a different local artist. Each card's original artwork will be exhibited and for sale, and full decks can be purchased for $20.
Lectures & Lit
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Avid Bookshop
Book Signing
William G. Borchert signs copies of his book When Two Loves Collide: The Inspiring Story of Dr. John and Dot Mooney.
DJs
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
DJs Ken Sweat and Eli Tover
DJS KEN SWEAT AND ELI TOVER Free your mind and your ass will follow! Spinning funk and soul from the '60s, '70s and '80s.
Ending Saturday, May 25
Classes
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Double Dutch Press
Multicolor Screenprint
Two-part workshop covering the basics of multi-color design and printing registration. May 25, 2–3:30 p.m. & June 1, 2–5 p.m. $75. www.doubledutchpress.com
Kidstuff
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Naturalist Assistant Program Training
Now accepting new teen volunteers for a training session in teaching visitors about animals and nature. Ages 13–18. Call to register by May 25. Training is May 31, 1–5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3615, ext. 231