Wednesday, January 23
44 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.
Live Music
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Farm 255
CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
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.
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Green Room
CARL LINDBERG & FRIENDS Beloved local latin-jazz bassist performs a mix of standards and originals.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Local group led by guitarist Louis Phillip Pelot.
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Porterhouse Grill
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.
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Georgia Theatre
ZOSO Formed in 1995, this ultimate Led Zeppelin tribute band has played over 2,400 live performances.
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Go Bar
CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of indie/Americana.
WIEUCA Local alt-country band with a slack-rock vibe.
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The Melting Point
MATT SCHOFIELD BAND Talented and energetic band fronted by the renowned British blues guitarist.
BLONDE BLUES Blues-rock group from Asheville, NC.
MATT JOINER BAND Local guitarist draws inspiration from blues and classic rock.
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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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
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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!
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
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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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
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Oconee County Library
Editing Digital Pictures
Learn the basics of photo editing like how to resize, crop, remove red eye, combine photos and more.
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Treehouse Kid and Craft
Small Business Publicity Workshop
Amy Flurry leads a class on how to get your business featured in magazines and blogs.
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Jerzee's Sports Bar
Spicy Salsa Dancing
Learn how to Salsa.
Word on the Street
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Georgia Museum of Art
Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries Conference
The annual conference of GAMG is "Creative Spaces: Meaningful Experiences in Museums." Visit website to register. Jan. 23–25. $110–245. www.gamg.org
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Aromas
Bell's Bowl
Aroma's Craft Works presents a special weekend of featured beers such as Black Note, Hopslam, The Oracle and more. Feb. 1–3. 706-208-0059
Film
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UGA Tate Student Center
The Greenhorns
A documentary film exploring the lives of young farmers across America. Presented by Real Food UGA and Slow Food Greater Athens.
Lectures & Lit
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UGA Chapel
Origin of the Universe
Loris Magnani describes how Einstein laid the foundations for the Big Bang Theory with his Theory of General Relativity and what ideas were used to understand the expansion of the universe in the 1930s. Part of UGA's Origins Lecture Series.
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UGA Special Collections Library
Aaron Burr Lecture
In conjunction with the Aaron Burr exhibit, Burr expert and UGA Alumnus Brian Hardison will talk about the life of Aaron Burr.
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Miller Learning Center
Peter Pan Colloquium
(Room 248) Panelists discuss Peter Pan's cultural reappearances in various forms, the lasting power of J.M. Barrie’s tale and how the changes in adaptations reflected changes in cultural views.
Ending Wednesday, January 23
Auditions
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Memorial Park
ACT Auditions
(Quinn Hall) Athens Creative Theatre holds auditions for its upcoming production of Live Art: Broadway at the Movies. Prepare 16 bars of a Broadway song and bring sheet music. Minimal rehearsals will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m. Show dates are Apr. 12–14. For ages 8 & older. Call to schedule an appointment. Jan. 22 & 23, 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3628
Help Out
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Avid Bookshop
World Book Night
Volunteers needed to hand out books on World Book Night, Jan. 23, to people who may not be regular readers. Sign up online. www.worldbooknight.org
Word on the Street
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Sandy Creek Nature Center
Pie Day
39th anniversary celebration featuring homemade pies, planetarium shows, kids' activities and live music. Call or email to make reservation by Jan. 23. Jan. 27, 3–5 p.m. 706-613-3615, scncinc@gmail.com
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!