Wednesday, February 20
51 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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UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Galleries
Art Lecture
B. Stephen Carpenter II speaks about artistic intervention, curriculum and public pedagogy.
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The Classic Center
AIDS Quilt Closing Ceremony
AIDS Athens hosts portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt as part of AIDS Athens 25th anniversary. The AIDS quilt features over 48,000 panels dedicated to those who have died from HIV/AIDS.
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.
Events
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UGA Reed Hall
Glory Bound: A Voyage through the Underground Railroad
A guided, interactive tour of a re-enactment of the Underground Railroad. Attendees will experience the events as if they were slaves in search of freedom.
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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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Ciné Barcafé
Festival for Life Potluck Dinner
Athens Pride and UGA GLOBES present a fundraiser for AIDS Athens. Attendees donating $20 or more will receive a ticket to the dessert reception on Feb. 23 at the Georgia Museum.
Classes
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Bikram Yoga Athens
Hot Yoga
Classes offered seven days a week. Beginners welcome. 706-353-9642, www.bikramathens.com
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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 Memorial Hall
Wind Symphony
The Hugh Hodgson School of Music Wind Symphony performs a concert.
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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Good Dirt
Kids' Spring Break Camp
A week of clay fun for out of school students. Call to pre-register. Mar. 11–15, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $55/day. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net
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ACC Library
Toddler Storytime
Stories for toddlers. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650
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!
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
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Oasis Counseling Center
Women's Empowerment Group
A small therapeutic group for women to work on vulnerability, setting boundaries, assertiveness, self-care and more. Call to reserve spot. Every Wednesday through Apr. 10, 5:30–7 p.m. $15/session. 706-543-3522
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Alanon 12 Step Recovering Program
(Athens & Watkinsville) Those concerned about a loved one's drinking are invited to daily meetings in different places around Athens. Call for time and location. 478-955-3422, www.ga-al-anon.org
Live Music
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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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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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The Melting Point
ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Southern soul singer with a roots-rock band who has performed with Ike Stubblefield, Sunny Ortiz and Randall Bramblett, to name a few.
ADAM EZRA GROUP Pop tunes with a roots vibe.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
WOMEN FOLK Local singer-songwriter Emily Jackson presents this series featuring local female artists.
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40 Watt Club
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Night two of the UGA Music Business Program's third annual battle. Featuring Raptorcat, Kharmaceuticals, Street Rhythm & Rhyme, Will Entrekin and T.S. Woodward.
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Caledonia Lounge
THE LOVE IS LOUD!! Soul-inflected post-punk from Milwaukee.
ROOT SPIRITS Local two-piece blues-rock outfit draws from American roots music and psychedelia to create an absorbing experience.
BAXTER AND THE BASICS Local folk-inspired indie rock band.
T.S. WOODWARD Psychedelic, piano-centric pop from this local singer-songwriter.
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Nowhere Bar
LONG MILES Jam/reggae Charleston-based band playing groovy, bouncy, feel-good tunes.
Lectures & Lit
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Buddha Book Study
A discussion group that supports applying Buddha's teachings to end suffering in all areas of life. Every Wednesday.
Word on the Street
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Ciné Barcafé
AthFest Filmfest Call for Entries
The AthFest Film Committee is accepting submissions for original short films to be screened as part of a local indie showcase during AthFest. Entries must be 20 or under and produced in Georgia or by a Georgian. Submit by May 1. Visit website for details. www.athfest.com/music-festival/film
Ending Wednesday, February 20
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Volstead
Karaoke
KARAOKE Every Tuesday!