Athens This Weekend: August 21st-23rd
Friday, August 21st, 2015
Friday Night Paddles at Sandy Creek Park 
Friday 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Experience the moon on Lake Chapman and paddle around the lake during this evening program. Participants can use one of the park's canoes or kayaks, or bring their own.  
 
Sandy Creek Park 
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Moon Taxi 
Friday & Saturday, 9 p.m.
The Nashville rock group, who had honed in on a notably compelling aesthetic with their previous album Cabaret, focused on extending the sonic landscape they'd created in earlier recordings, but this time around they amp up the speed and turn up the volume - creating an overall bigger sound. 
       
Georgia Theatre 
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Totally 80s Party with the Highballs 
Friday, 9 p.m.
Experience a blazing hot summer night of 80's music featuring one of Athens' favorite party bands: The Highballs! Prepare for the place to erupt into one big cozy dance floor.        
The Foundry 
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Tri to Beat Cancer Triathlon 
Sunday, 7 a.m.
The Tri To Beat Cancer Triathlon is a 400 meter lake swim, 14 mile bike ride, and 5k run. Proceeds benefit the  Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. Your participation in this event will certainly change a life, starting with your own!
        
Sandy Creek Park 
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Markets in Athens 
Saturday, Sunday
Summer goodness is just around the corner, each and every weekend! 
The Athens Farmers Market is open every Saturday (starting at 8 a.m.)  at Bishop Park. 
The West Broad Farmers Market is open every Saturday (starting at 10 a.m.) 
The new Sunday Center Market (starting at 11 a.m) is located at the 440 Foundry Pavilion behind The Classic Center and features artists, farmers, and plenty of fun activities for the family!        
Downtown Athens, Various Locations 
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