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KIDSTUFF
LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create, or do one of the fun LEGO challenges. Ages 5–12. Thursdays, 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee

CLASSES
Genealogy 101

Genealogy 101

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about DNA kits and how to research records and search for family members. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF

LEGO Robots Workshop

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

MEETINGS
KnitLits Knitting Group

KnitLits Knitting Group

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share craft ideas and knit to their hearts’ content. Thursdays, 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

GAMES

Thursday Trivia

Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com

GAMES
Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

Music

Guest Artist/Faculty Recital

Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

GUEST ARTIST/FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Itamar Zorman on violin, James Kim on cello and Liza Stepanova on piano.

DJs
SaBaCha Dance Social

SaBaCha Dance Social

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.

Music

Swing Theory

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.

Music
Calendar Pick

Wonderland Rangers, Astral Summer, Drí

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. Celebrating the release of the three-song EP Trouble & Treasure (Part 4).

ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.

DRÍ Adriana Thomas' original project features richly layered looper-based solo songs, plus Adriana on drums and vocals with a full band.

Music

Subterfuge, Sex Bugs

The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States

10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

SUBTERFUGE Grungy punk from Carbondale, IL.

SEX BUGS Riot grrl from Paducah, KY.

CLASSES
Open House

Open House

Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United States

Try out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com

KIDSTUFF
Fantastic Friday

Fantastic Friday

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

An instructor supervises while a parent/caregiver leads their little ones through obstacle courses. Ages 1–4 years. Register online. 10–11:30 a.m. $7.50 (ACC residents), $11.25 (non-ACC residents). www.accgovga.myrec.com

KIDSTUFF
Meet & Play

Meet & Play

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Music

The While

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

5:30–7 p.m. FREE! www.classicenter.com

THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life. Tonight’s show will be held on the plaza prior to the hockey game.

GAMES
Chess Club

Chess Club

Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States

Join others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com

GAMES
Bad Dog Trivia

Bad Dog Trivia

Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United States

Test your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens

FILM

Athens Historical Society Short Film Festival

Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville

Screening of films highlighting the history of Athens-Clarke County. 7 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com

Music
Calendar Pick

Bobby Rush

Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/BobbyRushJan10

BOBBY RUSH Three-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer who has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition.

Music

Wieuca, Bea Porges, Rubber Udder

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com

WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.

COMEDY

MIXTAPE: One Clown’s Quest for Love

150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United States

An anarchic clown spectacle where Iranian-American clown Darius Emadi attempts to fall in love by the end of the night. 8 p.m. $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com

Music

Sunset Honor Unit, Julia Barfield, Michael Karson

Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).

JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

MICHAEL KARSON Country songsmith of cow-pop experience.

Music

Crimson Fever, Kaija, Little Mae

Ciné Athens, GA, United States

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.

KAIJA Indie artist with powerful vocals and compelling storytelling.

LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.

Music

Solshakr, Crane Co.

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SOLSHAKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.

CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.

EVENTS
The Athens Farmers Market

The Athens Farmers Market

Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United States

Markets offer locally grown groceries and handmade goods with live music and children’s activities. AFM doubles SNAP dollars spent. Saturdays, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net

CLASSES
Open House

Open House

Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United States

Try out classes centered around yoga, pilates and sound baths. Registration required. Jan. 10–12, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. FREE! www.feelfreeyogawellness.com

MEETINGS
Just Do Something

Just Do Something

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

During this genealogy research shared interest group dig deeper into your genealogy or history research. Second Saturdays, 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF

Family Day: Beauty in Form

Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States

Learn about the elements of art with interactive gallery activities and a take-home art project. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org

KIDSTUFF
Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Trade Pokémon cards or learn to play the game. Ages 5–12. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

EVENTS

Really, Really Free Market

Reese and Pope Park

Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12–1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens

EVENTS

New Discoveries Historic Mill Tour

Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Road, Comer, United States

Archeologist Tom Gresham and Greg Yoder lead a walk talking about the history of the park and mills. 1 p.m. $5/person, $5 parking pass/vehicle. www.gastateparks.org/WatsonMillBridge

EVENTS

New Year, New Recipes

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Bring a dish that’s a favorite at your family gatherings and share the story behind it with Genealogical Society members. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF

Kids’ Anime Club

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Watch anime, create art, try Japanese snacks and make new friends. All ages. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

KIDSTUFF
LEGO Saturday

LEGO Saturday

Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States

Drop in to free build and create. All ages. 2–4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart

Music

STRANGEAMONGUS

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

New Year, New Pup Adoption Party. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco

STRANGEAMONGUS Acoustic hippy funk, selected covers and extended jams.

EVENTS

New Year, New Pup Adoption Party

Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States

Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter will have adoptable animals on site, along with live music and a food truck. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco

ART

Opening Reception

Atheneum 287 W Broad S, Athens, United States

Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist Matt Keegan’s exhibition “Realia” will be on view. 6–8 p.m. FREE! athenaeum.uga.edu

Music

Carpool

The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States

6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/CarpoolJan11

CARPOOL Atlanta-based act paying tribute to The Cars.