Wednesday, January 2
30 events
Art
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Georgia Museum of Art
Tour at Two
Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum's collection.
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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
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Amici
Call for Artists
Seeking artists for monthly exhibits. Email samples to ryan.myers@amici-cafe.com
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
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!
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Boar's Head Lounge
Open Mic Night
OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. 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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Oconee County Library
Drop-in Fun
The last day of winter break features drop-in craft DIY marshmallow shooters. Supplies provided.
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
Live Music
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Terrapin Beer Co.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Local group led by guitarist Louis Phillip Pelot.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
GUITAR SUMMIT Round-table style guitar-geekery with hosts Dan Nettles and Allen Owens, featuring short solo sets from each artist with duo performances intermixed. Part of a three-part series focusing on the beautiful, unexpected, and sometimes raunchy life of the guitar. Tonight's guests include Neal Fountain and Kevin Sweeney, and is loosely centered around the theme of "The Classics".
Classes
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Athens Latino Center for Education and Services (ALCES)
Zumba
Instructed by Maricela Delgado. Every Monday and Tuesday, 7:30–8:30 p.m. $3. 706-540-0591
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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, January 2
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!