Sunday, May 19
18 events
Classes
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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
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The Capital Room
Trivia
Every Sunday! Hosted by Evan Delany. First place wins $50 and second place wins $25.
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Amici
Trivia
Test your skills.
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Blind Pig Tavern
Trivia
(Broad Street location) What do you really know?
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Buffalo's Café
Trivia
"Brewer's Inquisition," trivia hosted by Chris Brewer every Sunday.
Live Music
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Ten Pins Tavern
BACK ALLEY BLUES BAND Featuring locals Paul Scales, Randy Durham, John Straw, Dave Herndon and Scott Sanders playing blues jams.
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Big Dogs on the River
SHONNA TUCKER & EYE CANDY The former Drive-By Truckers bassist plays inspired folk-rock tunes with her new band.
Support Groups
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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
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Avid Bookshop
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
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ACC Library
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
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Oconee County Library
Family Fun Day
Kick off the summer reading program with a petting zoo, bounce castle, carnival games, prizes and more. All ages.
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UGA CAGT
Athens Game Jam Awards Night
Video game developers present their finished products after 48 hours of work.
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Big Dogs on the River
Meet the Riverkeeper
Celebrate the Oconee River with a leisurely paddle, followed by a party featuring live music from Shonna Tucker and Eye Candy.
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Leap Trapeze
Spring Workshop Fly Show
Workshop flyers demonstrate their latest tricks in a Matrix-themed show. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on.
Performance
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Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall
Athens Youth Symphony Spring Concert
Karl Schab directs the symphony in performances of Copland, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and more.
Art
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Opening Reception
For "Ossabaw Island: Holy Ground," works by the Ossabaw Artists Collective.
Karaoke & Open Mic
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
Vicki's Karaoke Party
VICKI'S KARAOKE PARTY Sing your favorites!
Ending Sunday, May 19
Kidstuff
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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
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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