Wednesday, April 26
37 events
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
DEGA Local indie-pop duo featuring former Ponderosa frontman Kalen Nash.
MECHANICAL RIVER Lo-fi folk-rock project from Charleston, SC.
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Dos Palmas Restaurant & Cantina
TRE POWELL Local singer-songriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.
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The Foundry
THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. This week's show features Van Shepherd, Adam Klein, Steve Erwin, Hunter Callahan, Michael Wegner and Halem Albright.
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Georgia Theatre
THE ARCS Long-running local rock band featuring Dave Gerow, Kevin Lane, Brandon Reynolds and Ben Spraker.
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Georgia Theatre
ADIOS GHOST Psychedelic, world and electronic group out of Brooklyn, NY.
SHY LAYERS Dreamy electronic pop music from this Atlanta producer.
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Georgia Theatre
SURFER BLOOD Florida indie rock group known for its hook-heavy guitar-pop.
BOYTOY Brooklyn-based indie-rock trio.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
UGA JAZZ 1 ENSEMBLE Students from UGA's school of music perform jazz tunes.
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Iron Factory
JAZZ JAM Bring your voice and instruments and jam with Peter Madruga.
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Locos Grill & Pub
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven blues-rock group.
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Nowhere Bar
PADGETT & POULIN Local guitar virtuoso and songwriter Chris Padgett teams with violinist Adam Poulin.
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Film
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
24 Hour-ish Film Festival
Teams received a prop, piece of dialogue and a special requirement and had to create a short film. Finished films will be screened and judged at this showcase.
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Ciné Barcafé
World Premiere of Athens in Our Lifetime
Grady and Kathy Thrasher present a documentary exploring a decade of change in Athens.
Classes
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Flower Arranging Unit 5
This class focuses on creative miniature design.
Meetings
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The World Famous
Tech Happy Hour
Meet local entrepreneurs, tech talent and other fellow Athenians who are making cool stuff at this weekly Four Athens networking happy hour.
Games
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Grindhouse Killer Burgers
Dirty Bingo
Hosted by Garrett Lennox every Wednesday. Prizes and house cash.
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Mellow Mushroom
Dirty South Trivia
Dirty South Trivia offers house cash prizes.
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Saucehouse Barbeque
Cornhole Tournament
Gather a team and compete.
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Blind Pig Tavern
Geeks Who Drink Trivia
(Washington St.) Play to win.
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Normal Bar
ATHICA Art Trivia Night
Team up to prove your art knowledge and win prizes. Proceeds benefit ATHICA.
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Blind Pig Tavern
Trivia
(2440 W. Broad St.) Compete for prizes.
Kidstuff
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Madison County Library, Danielsville
Money Smart Week Craft: Piggy Banks
Make a recycled piggy bank.
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Oconee County Library
Preschooler Storytime
Stories, songs, crafts and fun for preschool-aged children and their caregivers.
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ACC Library
Bedtime Stories
Children of all ages are invited for bedtime stories every Wednesday.
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reBlossom Mama Baby Shop
Wednesday Walk
Meet in the parking lot and get some fresh air in the company of other parents with young children. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. www.reblossomathens.com
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Oconee County Library
Harry Potter Live
Wear a robe and bring a wand to act alongside Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Grades 6–12.
Art
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Lamar Dodd School of Art
UGA CSO Spring Pottery Sale
The sale features hand-built sculpture and functional pottery by the UGA Ceramic Student Organization and faculty.
Karaoke & Open Mic
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The Office Lounge
Karaoke
KARAOKE With your host Lynn. Every Wednesday!
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Boar's Head Lounge
Open Mic Night
OPEN MIC A weekly open-mic jam hosted by Louis Phillip Pelot. All musicians welcome. Backline provided!
Theater
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UGA Fine Arts Building
New Play Festival
University Theatre presents a collection of short plays by UGA students and alumni. See Theater Notes on p. 15.
Events
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Graduate Athens
Go Getters
The lecture series features breakfast, coffee and discussion with community leaders. This meeting's speaker is Janet Geddis of Avid Bookshop.
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Creature Comforts Brewery
Athens Farmers Market
Local and sustainable produce, meats, eggs, dairy, baked goods, prepared foods, crafts and live music by WUOG on May 30.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
Cask Night
Sample a unique cask of Blueberry Thyme Saison. Featuring Old Pal cocktails and tarot card readings.
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Terrapin Beer Co.
Progressive Spring Fling
Meet other Athens progressives and learn about the Athens-Clarke County Democrats and the Young Democrats of UGA.
Comedy
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Jerzees Sports Bar
Comic Strip Comedy Show
Alia Ghosheh hosts a comedy showcase headlined by Akil Bjorn.
Lectures & Lit
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Avid Bookshop
Meet the Curator & Book Signing
(Prince Ave.) Curator Shawnya L. Harris celebrates the release of Expanding Tradition: Selections from the Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson Collection.
DJs
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40 Watt Club
Midnight Madness
MIDNIGHT MADNESS Midnight Music Productions presents a showcase hosted by DJ KY.