Wednesday, December 26
29 events
Art
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Lyndon House Arts Center
Deck the Walls Holiday Shop
Over 80 area artists offer wreaths, garlands, ornaments and other seasonal decorations for sale as well as popular gift items. Nov. 20–Jan. 5, Tuesday–Saturday, 12–5 p.m. www.athensclarkecounty.com/lyndonhouse
Live Music
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
OPEN MIC Local songstress Kyshona Armstrong hosts this open mic night.
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Go Bar
MADELINE Bell-voiced songwriter Madeline Adams plays endearing songs of smalltown loves, hopes and other assorted torments and joys.
THEO HILTON Nana Grizol frontman returns to play a solo set.
DJ FOG JUICE Spinning Euro/Italo/space-disco, new-wave, old school R&B and current and classic dance hits.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Local group led by guitarist Louis Phillip Pelot.
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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Mellow Mushroom
Trivia
Every Wednesday.
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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.
Kidstuff
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Madison County Library
Preschool & Toddler Storytime
Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. Every Wednesday.
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Barnes & Noble
Storytime
For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.
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Pump It Up
Pop-In Playtime
Children ages 11 & under can bounce around and have a jumping good time. Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. $3 (ages 2 & under), $6 (ages 2 & up). 706-613-5676
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Arrow
Spanish Lessons for Tots
Spanish lessons with music, dancing and fun surprises led by Sarah Ehlers. For ages 2.5–4 years old. Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. $10. ourarrow@gmail.com
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Arrow
Shared Nanny Sessions
Caregiving with a child ratio of 1 to 3. For ages 6 months–4 years. Pre-registration required. Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $30–125. ourarrow@gmail.com, www.ourarrow.com
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East Athens Community Center
Arts in the Afternoon
Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593
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Sewcial Studio
ACC Leisure Program Registration
Winter and spring programs open for registration. Visit website for list of programs like indoor soccer, gymnastics, dance, basketball and art classes. www.athensclarkecounty.com/leisure
Karaoke & Open Mic
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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
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
Word on the Street
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UGA Memorial Hall
Second Annual Glee Off
Glee clubs from four high schools in northeast Georgia will compete as part of a fundraiser for Children First, an advocacy group for safe, stable and nurturing living conditions for children. Pre-voting is underway on YouTube. The performance with the most "likes" and monetary donations will win the People's Choice award. Vote until Feb. 1. Performance on Feb. 2. www.childrenfirst-inc.org
Classes
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Adult Knitting
Learn how to cast on, knit, purl and bind off. Thursdays through Jan. 31, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $65. www.treehousekidandcraft.com
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Zumba at the Garden
Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $70/session. www.uga.edu/botgarden
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Good Dirt
Maymester Term
Maymester clay classes of all levels begin May 11. See website for schedule. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
SALSAthens
Cuban-style salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. Every Wednesday.
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Dancefx
Dance Classes
Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, foxtrot, Western dancing, strip aerobics, ballroom dancing, salsa, Pilates and more. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org
Ending Wednesday, December 26
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!