Shadowfist Power Lunch
Tyche's Games 1056 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesCome down with your lunch and play Shadowfist. New players welcome. 12 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Tour At Two
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThese drop-in public tours feature highlights of the permanent collection. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org
LEGO Mania
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in to free build and create. All ages. 3–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
The Athens Farmers Market
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaMarkets offer fresh produce, flowers, eggs, meats, prepared foods, arts and crafts. Live music at 6 p.m. AFM double SNAP dollars spent. Wednesdays, 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
Athens Psychedelic Society
740 Prince Avenue Bldg 14 740 Prince Ave Bldg 14, Athens, United StatesMeet like-minded individuals interested in topics related to expanded states of consciousness. 6 p.m. FREE! Athens Psychedelic Society on Facebook
Author Talk & Book Signing
Historic Fire Hall No. 2 489 Prince Ave., Athens, GAAuthor Kim Cross will read from her book In Light of All Darkness: Inside the Polly Klaas Kidnapping and the Search for America’s Child. 6 p.m. FREE! www.avidbookshop.com/event/cross
Android Basics
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about the Android operating system for smartphones and tablets. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adobe Photoshop for Beginners
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to resize, crop, repair and adjust photos. Registration required. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
‘Normal’ Run
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesJoin the Athens Road Runners for a 1–3 mile run that starts and ends at Athentic Brewing. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Word of Mouth
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens’ longest-running spoken word open mic, with this month’s featured reader Lee Furey. 6 p.m. (sign-ups), 7 p.m. (poetry). FREE! www.facebook.com/athenswordofmouth
Blood Everywhere
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA photographer witnesses a murder and becomes the next target as each witness gets slashed to pieces in Death Carries a Cane. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bloodeverywhere.athens
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Not Rocket Science Trivia
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, AthensTest your trivia knowledge with host Michael. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.notrocketsciencetrivia.com
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Creative Aging Seated Yoga
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis class will include restorative stretching, deep breathing and mindfulness. All levels welcome. RSVP by email. 10:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
STEAM Thursday: Ice Art & Science
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna and Elsa for activities. 12 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Classic City Pétanque Club
Lay Park 297 Hoyt St., Athens, GANew players welcome. Scheduled days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. [email protected], www.athenspetanque.org
Genealogy 101
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn about DNA kits and how to research records and search for family members. 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LEGO Robots Workshop
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLearn how to build real, working robots while practicing teamwork skills. Ages 7 & up. Registration required. 4:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesAll skill levels are invited to join the popular role playing game. Ages 18 & up. 6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
KnitLits Knitting Group
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesKnitters 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
Thursday Trivia
Johnny's New York Style Pizza 1040 Gaines School Rd Suite 219, Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Todd Henderson. 6:30 p.m. www.johnnyspizza.com
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST/FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Itamar Zorman on violin, James Kim on cello and Liza Stepanova on piano.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 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.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
Wonderland Rangers, Astral Summer, Drí
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 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.
Subterfuge, Sex Bugs
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SUBTERFUGE Grungy punk from Carbondale, IL.
SEX BUGS Riot grrl from Paducah, KY.
Morning Mindfulness
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesInstructor-led meditation, movement and mindfulness techniques in the galleries. Email to RSVP. 9:30 a.m. FREE! [email protected]
Open House
Feel Free Yoga + Wellness 8851 Macon Hwy. Unit 305, Athens, GA, United StatesTry 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
Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesJoin Ms. Donna for a music and language floor-based program. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
Fantastic Friday
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAn 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
Meet & Play
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United StatesDrop in for facilitated open play with age-appropriate toys. Best for ages 6 & under. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart
UGA MFA Student Readings
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesListen to presentations by current MFA students. 5 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Chess Club
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesJoin others for a weekly chess competition. Fridays, 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.wintervillecenter.com
Friday Night Initiative
Online: Tyche's GamesLearn how to play a new roleplaying game. New players welcome. 7 p.m. FREE! www.tychesgames.com
Bad Dog Trivia
Soldier of the Sea Distillery 22 East South Ave., Comer, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host Miles Bunch. Fridays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Baton Rouge Zydeco
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United StatesCheer on the home team in this hockey match. 7 p.m. $20–43. www.classiccenter.com
Athens Historical Society Short Film Festival
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleScreening of films highlighting the history of Athens-Clarke County. 7 p.m. FREE! www.marigoldauditorium.com
Bobby Rush
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 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.
Wieuca, Bea Porges, Rubber Udder
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 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.
MIXTAPE: One Clown’s Quest for Love
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesAn 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
Sunset Honor Unit, Julia Barfield, Michael Karson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 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.
