Events Around Athens this Week
Tuesday, May 10th, 2016
Tai Chi for seniors: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Winterville Center for Community and Culture, 371 N. Church St., Winterville. Join other senior adults for a class with instrictor Tom Wittenburg. Cost is $15. Call (706) 742-0823 to register.
The Gingerbread Boy: 4 p.m. Monday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee.
Open chess play: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St., Athens. Players of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Members of the local Chess and Community Conference will be on hand to assist players. No registration required. Open to ages 7 to 18. www.athenslibrary.org/athens.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Line dancing lessons: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Buffalo’s Cafe, 196 Alps Road, Athens. Join instructor Ron Putman on the first, second, fourth and fifth Mondays of the month. Cost is $5. www.facebook.com/buffaloscafeathens.
Comic Strip: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Flicker Bar and Theatre, 263 W. Washington St., Athens. A show up and go up comedy open mic hosted by Alia Ghosheh and Veronica Darby. Admission is $5.
MrJordanMrTonks: 8 p.m. to midnight Monday, Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens. Free.
Open mic night: 8 to 11 p.m. Monday, Hendershot’s Coffee Bar, 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens. www.hendershotscoffee.com.
Open mic night: 8 p.m. Monday, Go Bar, 195 Prince Ave., Athens. Free.
Trivia: 8 to 10 p.m. Monday, Highwire Lounge, 269 N. Hull St., Athens. www.highwirelounge.com.
Rock and roll trivia: 9 to 11 p.m. Monday, Little Kings Shuffle Club, 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens. www.facebook.com/lkshuffleclub.
Team trivia: 9 to 11 p.m. Monday, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 1860 Barnett Shoals Road, Athens. Call to verify time. www.beefobradys.com.
TUESDAY
Northeast Georgia Workforce Development Board meeting: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Northeast Georgia Regional Commission, 305 Research Drive, Athens. The board is responsible for the oversight of the federal Workforce Investment Act programs operated in the 12 county Northeast Georgia service region. For more information, call 706-369-5703 or email [email protected]. negrc.org.
Bingo at East Athens Community Center: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, East Athens Community Center, 400 McKinley Drive, Athens. Senior adults are invited for fellowship, refreshments and bingo. (706) 613-3593.
Museum Mile Tour: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens. A two-hour tour of Athens’ four unique house museums — the 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the 1840s Taylor-Grady House and the 1850s Ware-Lyndon and T.R.R. Cobb Houses. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations are encouraged by calling 706-208-TOUR (8687).
Healthy Choices: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee.
Super Smash Brothers Tournament: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St., Athens. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/athens.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Domestic violence support group: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Call (706) 543-3331 for location. Hosted by Project Safe. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Child care provided.
Get Fired Up: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St., Athens. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/athens.
Olive oil tasting: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Olive Basket, 297 Prince Ave, Athens. Free admission. www.olivebasketonline.com.
Southern Offroad Roundup: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Top Dawg Tavern, 656 Exchange Boulevard, Bethlehem. Southern Offroad & Southern Belle Group host a monthly Offroad Roundup on the patio. Open to all vehicles that are 4WD and people who enjoy offroading. For more information, email [email protected].
Yoga at the Library: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/oconee.
Authors appearance — Julia Franks and Mark Beaver: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens. Franks is the author of “Over the Plain Houses,” and Beaver is the author of “Suburban Gospel.” Free admission.
Pilates: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Winterville Center for Community and Culture, 371 N. Church St., Winterville. A gentle exercise class for adults led by instructor Kim Davis. Cost is $15 or one punch on a discount card, which is available for $54 for four punches and $96 for eight punches.
“Journey On” — Georgia Children’s Chorus spring concert: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall at UGA Performing Arts Center, 250 River Road, Athens. Tickets are $10 and are available through the GCC office by calling (706) 542-8711 or at the box office at (706) 542-4400.
Bingo: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Ted’s Most Best, 254 W. Washington St., Athens. Free admission. www.facebook.com/tedsmostbest.
Barrow County Board of Commissioner’s meeting: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Historic Courthouse, 30 N. Broad St., Winder. Open to the public.
Full contact trivia: 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Savory Spoon, 705 Sycamore St., Jefferson. Free. 706-367-5721.
Open mic night: 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Foundry, 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens. Hosted by the Rev. Conner Tribble. Free admission. www.thefoundryathens.com. (706) 549-7051.
Dirty South Trivia: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Taqueria Tsunami, 320 E. Clayton St., Athens. Free. www.dirtysouthtrivia.com.
Trivia: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Locos Grill & Pub, westside and eastside locations. (706) 208-0911. www.locosgrill.com.
Trivia: 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Hi-Lo Lounge, 1354 Prince Ave., Athens. Free. www.hiloathens.com.
Trivia at the Rail: 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, The Rail Athens, 1120 Mitchell Bridge Road, Athens. Free. 706-354-7289.
WEDNESDAY
New mamas support group: 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Bloom Community Space, 160 Tracy St., Athens. Studio GH. New moms can bring their babies and talk with other new moms about life with a newborn. Free. www.bloomathens.com.
Museum Mile Tour: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens. A two-hour tour of Athens’ four unique house museums — the 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the 1840s Taylor-Grady House and the 1850s Ware-Lyndon and T.R.R. Cobb Houses. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations are encouraged by calling 706-208-TOUR (8687).
Preschool and toddler storytime: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Madison County Library, Danielsville, 1315 Ga. Highway 98, Danielsville. Free. 706-795-5597.
Military Order of the Purple Heart, NE Georgia Chapter No. 531 meeting: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Hilltop Grille, 2310 W. Broad St., Athens. All recipients of the Purple Heart Award, America’s combat wounded, are welcome to attend. For more information, call (706) 338-0086.
Lunch & Learn — Raising Your First Round: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Four Athens, 345 W. Hancock Ave., Athens. For early-stage startups with Jim Flannery, Four Athens executive director. Learn about how to get your first $50,000 to $200,000 in the door. Lunch is provided. RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/606679929500037/.
Artful Conversation: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St., Athens. Free. www.georgiamuseum.org.
Athens-Clarke County Hearings Board meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dougherty St. Governmental Building, 120 W. Dougherty St., Athens. The Hearings Board is a seven-member body composed of ACC residents appointed by the mayor and commission for four-year terms. The board meets on the second Wednesday of every month to review applications for variances as well as appeals of staff interpretations.
Knee-High Naturalists: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens. A special series that includes hiking, rain or shine. For ages 3 to 5 years old with adult. Cost is $24 for ACC residents and $36 for Non-residents. Registration required by calling (706) 613-3615.
Afternoon movie: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St., Athens. Free. www.athenslibrary.org/athens.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Anime Club: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville. Free. (706) 769-3950.
Four Athens Happy Hour: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, The World Famous, 351 N. Hull St., Athens. www.fourathens.com.
Jazz at Porterhouse: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Porterhouse Grill, 459 E. Broad St., Athens. (706) 369-0990. www.porterhouseathens.com.
Author appearance by Matthew Griffin: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens. Author Matthew Griffin celebrates his first novel, “Hide.” Free admission.
Open mic night: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Live Wire Athens, 227 W. Dougherty St., Athens. www.livewireathens.com.
Rabbit Box Storytelling: 7 p.m. Wednesday, The Foundry, 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens. A storytelling collective for people in the Athens area to tell their true-life stories for the shared amusement, horror and whatever else may come out of the process. Evening typically features a line-up of eight stories at eight minutes each. Tickets are $5 in advance or $7 at the door. For more information, call (706) 549-7051 0r visit www.rabbitbox.org.
Bingo: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Highwire Lounge, 269 N. Hull St., Athens. www.highwirelounge.com.
Trivia: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Blind Pig Tavern, 312 Washington St., Athens. (706) 548-3442. www.blindpigtavern.com.
Karaoke: 9 p.m. Wednesday, The Office Lounge, 2455 Jefferson Road, Athens. www.facebook.com/officeathens.
Trivia: 9 p.m. Wednesday, Copper Creek Brewing Company, 140 E. Washington St., Athens. (706) 546-1102. www.coppercreekathens.com.
Bridges: 10 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens. Free.
THURSDAY
Tai Chi Easy: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Rocksprings Community Center, Rocksprings Court, Athens. No experience necessary.
Women’s Bible study: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Young Harris UMC, 973 Prince Ave., Athens. An open invitation to study the Daily Companion Bible. For more information, call 706-543-2612.
Museum Mile Tour: 2 p.m. Thursday, Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens. A two-hour tour of Athens’ four unique house museums — the 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the 1840s Taylor-Grady House and the 1850s Ware-Lyndon and T.R.R. Cobb Houses. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations are encouraged by calling 706-208-TOUR (8687).
Lecture — Birding Around Athens: 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Richard B. Russell Special Collections Library, 300 S. Hull St., Athens. Presented by ecologist Richard Hall. Lecture will survey the breeding, wintering and migratory birds found in Athens, including tips on when and where to find them. Preceded by a reception with coffee and cookies. Lecture is sponsored by the Friends of the Georgia Museum of Natural History and the Friends of the State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Rree and open to the public.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Artist reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Lamar Dodd School of Art, 270 River Road, Athens. Free. www.michaelrossart.com.
Class — Photographing Flora and Fauna: 6 p.m. Thursday, The Georgia Center for Continuing Education, 1197 S. Lumpkin St., Athens. Participants will learn how to use their photography equipment more effectively to capture the best images. Classes are held Thursdays through May 19. Participants should bring a SLR digital camera and the owner’s manual. For more, visit www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/courses/photography/photo-flora-fauna.
Closing reception: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Lamar Dodd School of Art, 270 River Road, Athens. Free. www.art.uga.edu.
Oconee County High School parent/business representative elections: 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oconee County High School, 2721 Hog Mountain Road, Athens. An election to select one parent to serve on the school council for a two-year term as a parent representative and one parent to serve on the school council for a two-year term as a business/parent representative. If you would like to be placed on the ballot, call (706) 769-6655, ext. 1102. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the time of the election. If you have questions, call principal Ben Wiggins at (706) 769-6655.
Avid Poetry Series: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens. Featuring Philip Williams, Serena Chopra and Kirstin Valdez Quade. Free admission.
Oconee High School Honors Night: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oconee Civic Center, 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville.
TOPS weight loss: 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Government Annex Building, Ga. Highway 15, Watkinsville. TOPS — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — is a nonprofit support group for weight loss. Members can share challenges, successes and goals, hear a brief program and discuss plans for the week. (800) 932-8677. www.tops.org.
DJ My Chemical Bromance: 11:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens. Free.
FRIDAY
Museum Mile Tour: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens. A two-hour tour of Athens’ four unique house museums — the 1820 Church-Waddel-Brumby House, the 1840s Taylor-Grady House and the 1850s Ware-Lyndon and T.R.R. Cobb Houses. Cost is $20 per person. Reservations are encouraged by calling 706-208-TOUR (8687).
Afternoon Beer Club: 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Live Wire Athens, 227 W. Dougherty St., Athens. Event is held in the outdoor beer garden and features $2 craft beers and a rotation of featured craft breweries every week. Funky vinyl selections from 5 to 8 p.m. by DJ Osmose. Free brewery swag and free tastings from featured breweries. www.livewireathens.com.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Athens Brewery Tours: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, tour departs from The Varsity, 1000 W. Broad St., Athens. Stops include Creature Comforts, Terrapin Brewery and Copper Creek. Tickets are $35. (706) 548-6325. www.athensbrewerytours.com.
DJ Bill Cody: 7 to 11:59 p.m. Friday, VFW Athens, 835 Sunset Drive, Athens.
Goldwing with Why Hotel and The Warm Fuzzies: 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Live Wire Athens, 227 W. Dougherty St., Athens. Admission is $5.
Jazz at Highwire: 8 p.m. Friday, Highwire Lounge, 269 N. Hull St., Athens. www.highwirelounge.com.
The Original Splitz Band: 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Big Back Room of Buffalo’s Cafe, 196 Alps Road, Athens. Admission is $10 at the door.
The Darnell Boys, Cicada Rhythm and The Athens Cowboy Choir: 10 p.m. Friday, 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington St., Athens. Admission is $5.
SATURDAY
Fifth annual Kids Tri the Y Youth Triathlon: 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, YWCO, 562 Research Drive, Athens. Features an indoor pool swim, closed bike course and flat run course. Post race celebration including live announcing and music by DawgTown Entertainment, inflatables, kids games and more. Age group awards presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.
Oconee Farmers Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oconee County Courthouse, 23 N. Main St., Watkinsville. Open rain-or-shine through the last Saturday in November.
Hilsman Middle School 50th anniversary celebration — 5K and reception: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Hilsman Middle School, 870 Gaines School Road, Athens. Call (706) 548-7281 for more information.
Family Wild Day: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Hardigree Wildlife Sanctuary, 1110 Old Greensboro Highway, Watkinsville. A day of quality family time learning outdoor skills like archery, fishing, BB guns and snakes. Free admission for Sanctuary members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required by May 12. For questions, directions or to register, call (706) 310-0088 or email @[email protected].
West Broad Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1573 W. Broad St., Athens. Every Saturday through Dec. 10. Market includes live music, fresh affordable produce, prepared food, children activities, cooking demonstrations, educational booths and more. Double-dollars for EBT shoppers. www.athenslandtrust.org.
Heartsaver First Aid CPR/AED Course: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, 55 Nancy Drive, Watkinsville. An instructor-led course that uses video to teach students critical skills needed to respond to and manage a first aid, choking or sudden cardiac arrest emergency. Students learn skills such as how to treat bleeding, sprains, broken bones, shock and other first aid emergencies. This course also teaches adult CPR and AED use. Students earn an AHA two-year certificate. Cost is $75 and registration is required by Monday, May 9. Register online at www.ung.edu/ce or call (678) 717-3605.
The Really Really Free Market: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Reese & Pope Park, 375 Reese St., Athens. Bring clean and usable items to pass on to others. Clothing, household goods, books, movies, toys, furniture, food, plants, art and craft supplies and more. https://www.facebook.com/RRFMAthens/.
Community memorial service: 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, 1690 S. Milledge Ave., Athens. Hosted by Milledge Avenue Baptist Church and Gentiva Hospice, this service is for anyone who has recently lost a loved one and would like to remember them in a special way. A reception will follow the service. To attend the event, RSVP to Gentiva Hospice by calling (706) 549-5736.
Critter Tales: 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road, Athens. Participants will hear a story about nature and a staff member will bring a critter out on display or lead a trip outdoors for an activity. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (706) 613-3615 or visit www.athensclarkecounty.com/sandycreeknaturecenter.
Class — Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events: 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Athens Seventh-day Adventist Church, 429 Epps Bridge Parkway, Athens. The course will be taught by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department and provides participants with instruction about how to prepare for and respond to being trapped inside a building during an active shooter event. Due to mature content, this class is not recommended for children. Free and open to the public. Registration recommended at http://eepurl.com/bZEs4f This course may be counted for ACC Wellness Credit and two hours of P.O.S.T. or OEMS credit. 706-549-9592. eepurl.com/bZEs4f.
FeministFest: 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Hendershot’s Coffee Bar, 1560 Oglethorpe Ave., Athens. Hosted by the Clarke Central High School Women Studies Club to raise money for The Cottage Sexual Assault Center and Children’s Advocacy Center. Event features music from WhisperKiss, Sea of Dogs, Gal Pal, Ricky Simone and Laura Camacho and will include a silent auction and food from local eateries. Suggested donation of $5 to $25. [email protected].
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
10th annual Fashion Show: 6 p.m. Saturday, Forest Lodge, 5000 Smokey Road, Athens. Fundraiser for Strong, Beautiful & Godly Girls Inc., a mentoring organization for girls ages 13 to 18.
Nuci’s Space Athens Business Rocks: 6 p.m. Saturday, 40 Watt Club, 285 W. Washington St., Athens. Admission is $5.
Dark Side of the Dead: 9 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens. Admission is $12 to $15.
The Space Time Travelers, The Jaclyn Steele Band & The Powers: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Live Wire Athens, 227 W. Dougherty St., Athens. Admission is $5.
Koa: 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens. Free.
SUNDAY
High School Senior Graduation Recognition Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, Tuckston UMC, 4175 Lexington Road, Athens. High school seniors will be recognized during the church services.
Christian Science Church services: 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Christian Science Church, 578 Whitehead Road, Athens. For more information, call (706) 424-1323.
Services of installation for pastor Benjamin J. Clark: 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, St. Paul First Baptist Church, 573 Gordon St., Jefferson. Pastor W.J. Clark will be the guest speaker at the morning service, and Dr. Gregory L. Pollard of The Enon Church in Atlanta will be the guest speaker for the afternoon service. For more information, call 706-224-9907 or email [email protected].
Worship service: 11 a.m. Sunday, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 2136 Cedar Grove Church Road, Jefferson.
Athens Debtors Anonymous: 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, St. Mary’s Hospital, conference room 1724, 1230 Baxter St., Athens. For anyone with financial and debt problems. (706) 389-3000.
Athens Hall of Fame luncheon: 1 p.m. Sunday, Athens Holiday Inn, West Broad Street. Join the inductees, board members and the members of the press. The Class of 2016 will be introduced along with the winners of the Fosky Henderson Community Service Award. Tickets are $20. Call Joyce Harrison at 706-454-1986 for more information.
Dash for Dogs 5K: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oconee Veterans Park, 3500 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville. Proceeds go toward improvements and amenities for the Oconee County Dog Park. A 2K Fun run/walk starts at 2 p.m. and the 5K starts at 2:30. Register at www.active.com.
Read to Rover: 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Madison County Library, Danielsville, 1315 Georgia 98, Danielsville. Beginning readers read aloud to a certified therapy dog, a.k.a. “Tail-Waggin’ Tutor!” Free. 706-795-5597. www.athenslibrary.org/madison.
Choral music from Eastern Europe: 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Friendship Presbyterian Church, 8531 Macon Highway, Athens. The Athens Chamber Singers and Athens Recorder Ensemble, together with harp and percussion, present music from Latvia, Armenia, Russia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Romania. Free admission.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (706) 389-4164 for location. www.athensaa.org.
Contact trivia: 6 p.m. Sunday, Blind Pig Tavern, 2440 W. Broad St., Athens. www.blindpigtavern.com.
Yappy Hour: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Your Pie, 1045 Gaines School Road, Athens. Presented by Athens Unleashed. Hang out with your dog, meet other dog people and enjoy drinks and refreshments. www.athens-unleashed.com.
Trivia: 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Buffalo’s Cafe, 196 Alps Road, Athens.