COLORBEARER OF ATHENS, GEORGIA LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1987

Wednesday, January 9

36 events

Art

  • Georgia Museum of Art

    2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

    Tour at Two

    Meet docents in the lobby for a tour of highlights from the museum's collection.

Live Music

  • Farm 255

    8–10 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

    DIAL INDICATORS Local jazz act featuring Jeremy Roberts on guitar and George Davidson on tenor saxophone.

  • Hendershot's Coffee Bar

    8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com

    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.

  • Green Room

    7 p.m. www.greenroomathens.com

    CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS Beloved local latin-jazz bassist performs a mix of standards and originals.

  • The Melting Point

    8 p.m. $15 (adv) $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

    TEDDY GEIGER Bestselling singer-songwriter from New York.

    RYAN CABRERA Pop-rocker from Dallas, TX.

    TYLER HILTON Singer-songwriter and actor.

    SPENCER SIMMONS Singer-songwriter from Greenville, SC.

  • Porterhouse Grill

    7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990

    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.

  • Go Bar

    10 p.m. 706-546-5609

    BLACK VELVET Velvet Underground cover band featuring members of Olivia Tremor Control, El Hollin and more.

    MAGIC THE BAND No information available.

    TLC SOUNDSYSTEM LCD Soundsystem cover band.

Classes

  • Treehouse Kid and Craft

    Adult Intermediate Sewing

    For those who know a little about sewing and want to learn more. Learn how to read patterns and more. Machine required. Monday, Wednesday and Friday though Jan. 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. $120. www.treehousekidandcraft.com

  • UGA Tate Student Center

    Karate

    Traditional Okinawan hard-style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. Check website for schedule. FREE! athensyoshukai@gmail.com, www.athensy.com

  • Healing Arts Centre

    Back Care for All

    Taught by Radka Nations. Wednesdays, 4–5 p.m. sangha@healingartscentre.net

  • 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

  • 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

  • Good Dirt

    Maymester Term

    Maymester clay classes of all levels begin May 11. See website for schedule. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net

  • Little Kings Shuffle Club

    6:30-7:30 p.m. (intermediate), 7:30-8:30 p.m. (beginners). $8 (incl. drink). 706-338-6613

    SALSAthens

    Cuban-style salsa dance classes with SALSAthens. Every Wednesday.

  • 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

Games

  • Blind Pig Tavern

    8 p.m. Both locations. 706-548-3442

    Full Contact Trivia

    Think you know it all? Test your knowledge every Wednesday night.

  • Copper Creek Brewing Company

    9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-1102

    Trivia

    Test your trivia chops for prizes! Every Wednesday.

  • Willy's Mexicana Grill

    8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920

    Trivia

    Trivia with a DJ! Every Wednesday.

  • Beef 'O' Brady's

    8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916

    Sports Trivia

    Test your sports knowledge every Wednesday night.

  • Mellow Mushroom

    8 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0892

    Trivia

    Every Wednesday.

  • Choo Choo Japanese Korean Grill Express

    7:30 p.m. www.choochoorestaurants.com

    Trivia

    Jump on the trivia train! Every Wednesday.

  • Your Pie

    7:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-7424

    Trivia

    (Five Points location) Open your pie-hole for a chance to win! Every Wednesday.

Kidstuff

  • Madison County Library

    10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

    Preschool & Toddler Storytime

    Includes stories, finger-puppet plays, songs and crafts for literacy-based fun. For ages 2–5. Every Wednesday.

  • Barnes & Noble

    11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195

    Storytime

    For all ages. Children receive a free treat from the cafe.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Oconee County Library

    Storytime

    Enjoy a morning of stories, songs and crafts. For kids ages 2–5 and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 & 11 a.m. FREE! 706-769-3950

Karaoke & Open Mic

  • Boar's Head Lounge

    11 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040

    Open Mic Night

    OPEN MIC NIGHT Showcase your talent. Every Wednesday!

  • The Office Lounge

    9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840

    Karaoke

    KARAOKE With your host Lynn, the Queen of Karaoke!

  • Tapped

    9 p.m. FREE! 706-850-6277

    Karaoke

    KARAOKE Every Wednesday!

Events

  • 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

  • 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

Ending Wednesday, January 9

 

Karaoke & Open Mic

  • The Volstead

    9 p.m.–1:30 a.m. 706-354-5300

    Karaoke

    KARAOKE Every Tuesday!