Wednesday, February 6
55 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.
Games
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
Movie Trivia
Hosted by Jeremy Dyson.
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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.
Live Music
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Farm 255
CALEB DARNELL Member of The Darnell Boys and Bellyache sings the blues.
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Go Bar
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
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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! 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
TRAVIS PORTER Decatur, GA hip hop trio formerly known as the Hard Hitters. See Calendar Pick on p. 19.
RL SHINE DJ and hip-hop producer from Atlanta.
PLOYD Atlanta-based DJ.
BEALS Dubstep DJ.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
RYAN MOORE Member of local band Brothers plays a solo set.
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Nowhere Bar
THE STEREOFIDELICS Funky rock duo from Asheville, NC.
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Green Room
IKE STUBBLEFIELD & FRIENDS Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
WOMEN FOLK Local singer-songwriter Emily Jackson presents this series featuring local female artists.
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
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Oconee County Library
Hearts for Heroes
Decorate heart-shaped cookies to give thanks to the Watkinsville Fire Department and talk about the many different ways young adults can make a difference in the community.
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
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Buffalo's Café
College Football Signing Day Party
Buffalo's celebrates signing day with breakfast, Bloody Marys, wings, special guests and a shuttle to and from the Butts-Mehre building.
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Blind Pig Tavern
College Football Signing Day Breakfast
Blind Pig Tavern celebrates signing day with a breakfast buffet at both locations.
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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Athens, GA
Mandala Journal
An online, multicultural visual and literary arts journal seeking fiction, nonfiction, poetry and art submissions. Deadline is Feb. 14. mandala.uga.edu
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ACC Council on Aging
Senior Trip to Lavonia
Adults ages 50 and older are invited to a guided tour along the “Quilt Trail” that tells the story of Lavonia, and to visit the recently restored Burgess Historical Cemetery. Lunch and shopping to follow. Call to pre-register by Feb. 14. Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $12. 706-613-3580
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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Jerzee's Sports Bar
Spicy Salsa Dancing
Learn how to Salsa.
Performance
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UGA Ramsey Concert Hall
Composition Faculty Recital
An evening of original works by professors Leonard V. Ball, Adrian Childs, Natalie Williams and Roger Vogel.
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UGA Tate Student Center
FUNarios Improv
(Theatre) Improv and skit comedy group FUNarios has developed a cult following through its online comedy videos. Part of UGA's Week of Soul.
Theatre
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Seney-Stovall Chapel
The Fantasticks
The longest-running musical in history, The Fantasticks tells a classic story of two teenagers in love with love, who must contend with plotting parents and a melodramatic villan, in a refreshingly simple style.
Lectures & Lit
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UGA Chapel
Origin of Earth
Ray Freeman-Lynde discusses how geologists estimated the great age of the Earth and established a numerical geologic time scale by the mid-20th century.
Comedy
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The Melting Point
Comedy Show
Standup performances by Kyle Kinane (from NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daily"), Craig Carmean and TJ Young.
Ending Wednesday, February 6
Art
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Little Kings Shuffle Club
Seeking Vendors for Handmade Lovers Market
Indie South Fair seeks craft vendors for a Valentine's Day affair, held in conjunction with Zombie Prom. Vendors and non-musical performers who offer handmade gifts, personal services or interesting performances may apply. indiesouthfair@gmail.com
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!