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Newspaper Page TextEVENTS: Pop-Up with The Plate Sale (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) See Wednesday listing for full description. 6-9 p.m. www.hender- shotscoffee.com EVENTS: Oconee Rivers Audubon Society {Sandy Creek Nature Center) (Education and Visitor Center) Special guest Gary Crider will discuss how managing invasive plants can benefit birds. 7 p.m. FREE! oconeeriversaudubon.org EVENTS: Milonga Tropical (Cine) Join the Athens Tango Project for a milonga, an Argentinian dance party, with plenty of live music and salsa performances by Dancefx. Includes Tango lessons from 6:30-7:15 p.m. before the party begins. All skill lev els welcome. 6:30-9:30 p.m. FREE! www.milongatropical.com EVENTS: KnitLits (Bogart Library) Knitters of all levels are invited to have fun, share ideas and knit. Beginning knitters are encouraged to attend. Ages 16 & up. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart EVENTS: Fix Your Own Bike (BikeAthens) Get help fixing your bike from experts so you’re safe to ride. 6-8:30 p.m. $10 (suggested). www.bikeathens.org EVENTS: Classic City Jazz (Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall) See Wednesday listing for full descrip tion. Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. & Feb. 6, 6-7 p.m. ugaccj@gmail.com, www. facebook.com/classiccityjazz FILM: Black History Month Film Series: Malcolm X(Georgia Museum of Art) Enjoy a screening of Spike Lee’s classic film that traces the arc of 20th-century America through the life of Muslim minister and human rights activist Malcolm X. 7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamu- seum.org GAMES: Music Trivia (Saucehouse Barbeque) Meet at the bar for a round of trivia. 8 p.m. FREE! www. facebook.com/saucehousebbq GAMES: Trivia Night (Terrapin Beer Co.) Hosted by Shelton Sellers from Classic City Trivia every Thursday. 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer. com KIDSTUFF: Book Club (ACC Library) Read The Mysterious Benedict Society. Stop by the Children’s Desk to register and check out a copy of the book. Activities and snacks provided. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Race for the Hearts (ACC Library) Participate in an indoor field day. 4 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: Teen Study Group (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Teens can enjoy quiet study time and snacks in a multi purpose room. Ages 13 & up. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Inclusive Book Club (Madison County Library, Danielsville) This facilitated book club serves adults of all abilities and will be reading out loud and discussing book of the month Cat Stories by James Herriot. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison LECTURES & LIT: Disability and the American Civil War (UGA LeConte Hall) Sarah Handley- Cousins shares insights from her latest book, Bodies in Blue: Disability in the Civil War North. 12:30 p.m. FREE! www.history. uga.edu MEETINGS: Caregiver Crafting Support Group (ACC Library) Caregivers are invited to bring craft ing supplies and express the joys and struggles of caring for a loved one while practicing self-care cre atively. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens Friday 7 ART: Coffee and Crafts (Bogart Library) Learn how to make felt pins out of old sweaters. Adults only, registration required. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart ART: Opening Reception (Madison Morgan Cultural Center) Celebrate the opening of “The Chair Show," a juried exhibition dedicated to chairs. Works will explore design, craft and architecture through painting, draw ing, photography and other media. 6-8 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts. org/thechairshow COMEDY: Dana Gould & Bobcat Goldthwait (40 Watt Club) The two acclaimed touring comedians pres ent “The Show With Two Heads.” See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 8 p.m. $30. www.40watt.com COMEDY: First Friday Comedy (Veronica’s Sweet Spot) Five comics take the stage. 7 p.m. $5. www.face- book.com/sweetspotathens EVENTS: Morning Mindfulness (Georgia Museum of Art) Participate in a guided meditation session in the galleries. Meet in the lobby. 9:30-10:30 a.m. FREE! www.geor- giamuseum.org EVENTS: Transnationalism and the Red Atlantic Conference (Athens) (Instructional Plaza, Room S306) This conference brings together major scholars from the United States and Canada to reassess the integral involvement of Western Hemisphere indigenes within the Atlantic World. Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 8,10 a.m. FREE! www.inas.uga.edu FILM: Movies on Tap (Southern Brewing Company) Join the brewery for a movie every Friday night. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ thesouthernbrewingcompany GAMES: Bingo Bash (Rocksprings Community Center) This is an opportunity for those with devel opmental disabilities to relax and enjoy America’s favorite group game. Supplies will be provided and prizes will goto the winners. 1-2:15 p.m. FREE! www.accgov.com KIDSTUFF: Bilingual Spanish Storytime (ACC Library) Share books, songs, rhymes and activities en esparto! y ingles. For children ages 3-8 and their caregiver. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens KIDSTUFF: YA Book Club (Barnes & Noble) Young adults are invited to discuss this month’s pick, Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen. 7 p.m. FREE! www.barnesandnoble.com/ yabookclub KIDSTUFF: Hip-Hop Yoga (ACC Library) Five Points yoga instructor SJ leads a fun and relaxing yoga class with a hip-hop flair. For grades 6-12. 4 p.m. FREE! www.athensli- brary.org/athens LECTURES & LIT: Women’s Studies Friday Speaker Series (Miller Learning Center) (Room 150) Associate Professor of History Jennifer Palmer presents “She Persisted in Her Revolt: Slavery and Freedom in the French Caribbean." 12:20-1:10 p.m. FREE! tlhat@uga. edu LECTURES & LIT: Antwain Hunter (UGA LeConte Hall) Antwain Hunter, assistant professor of history at Butler University, presents “A Boy of Tender Years or A Felon of a Character so Hardened?: Firearms, Slavery and Manhood in Antebellum North Carolina.” 3:30 p.m. FREE! www.willson.uga.edu PERFORMANCE: The Last Great Hunt (UGA Ramsey Concert Hall) Australia’s theater company performs “New Owner,” a show combining puppetry, live action and animation that takes audiences on an adventure from a dog’s perspective. 7-8 p.m. $15-30. 706-542-4400, pac.uga. edu PERFORMANCE: Rebellion (Canopy Studio) Advanced students of the aerial arts studio perform. Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $6-15. www.canopy- studio.org PERFORMANCE: Athens Showgirl Cabaret (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Drag performances by local artists. 9 p.m. www.athensshowgirlcabaret. com PERFORMANCE: Color and Contrast: Music of the Roman School of Composers (Georgia Museum of Art) Often neglected as a “transition period” between the Renaissance and Baroque, the 17th Century in Italy was a time of rich and varied musical ideas and exper imentation. Student musicians at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music will perform works by the Roman School of Composers and the composers who influenced them. Dr. Peter Van Zandt Lane will provide commentary. 4 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum. org THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Athens Community Theater) An eccentric family must pull it together and act normal during a surprise dinner with their daughter’s fiance and his family. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. Feb. 7-8,13-15,8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $12-20. www.townandgownplayers.org Saturday 8 ART: “Unimpaired: Georgia Artists with DisAbilities” Reception (ACC Library) View works by artists from across the state who are living with disabilities. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens ART: Family Day: Doing T.I.M.E. (This is My Environment) in Athens (Lyndon House Arts Center) The Lyndon House Arts Center, Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and UGA’s School of Social Work host a youth photogra phy project where teens will speak about their projects which combine photography, discussion and descriptive text to address commu nity issues. Followed by a reception. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarke- county.com/lyndonhouse ART: Valen-Tiny Market (tiny ATH gallery) Shop among jewelry, small woodcuts, prints and other tiny gifts. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.tinyathgallery. com ART: Opening Reception (Steffen Thomas Museum of Art) Celebrate the opening of the 2020 “Black Heritage and the Brotherhood of Man" exhibition, a showcase of work by contemporary African American artists living in Georgia. 2-4 p.m. FREE! www.steffenthomas.org CLASSES: Office on the Weekend: Word 2016 (ACC Library) Get started with creating Word docu ments. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athensli- brary.org/athens COMEDY: Greg Behrens (Moonlight Theater) Greg Behrens, an Atlanta comic and recent Broadway Comedy Club Competition finalist, presents a night of stand-up comedy. 8 p.m. $10-15. www.moonlighttheatercom- pany.com EVENTS: Doula Speed Dating (reBlossom Mama Baby Shop) Learn more about what doulas do and whether or not you’d like one for birth or postpartum. 1 p.m. FREE! monira@reblossomathens.com EVENTS: Winter Market 2020 (The Tasting Room at Jittery Joe’s Roasting Company) Shop local and surrounding food and market ven dors weekly on Saturdays through Mar. 14. All ages welcome. 11 a.m. FREE! www.culinarykitchenathens. com EVENTS: Quaint (Caledonia Lounge) The Cottage presents Quaint, an artistic approach to healing for LGBTQ+ survivors and advocates. The afternoon includes crafting, artwork displays, performances and discussion. Supplies provided. See Art Notes on p. 8.1-5 p.m. FREE! www.caledonialounge.com EVENTS: Really Really Free Market (Reese & Pope Park, 375 Reese St.) Just like a yard sale, but everything is free. Bring what you can, take what you need. Second Saturday of every month. 12-2 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ rrfmathens KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Activities (Barnes & Noble) Discover a heart warming story in an interactive book showing how love grows for ones dearest friends and family. Activities to follow. 11 a.m. FREE! www.barne- sandnoble.com KIDSTUFF: Yoga Storytime (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy a story and learn some simple yoga poses. Attendees are asked to bring their own yoga mat or beach towel; a few will be available to borrow. Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison KIDSTUFF: TLC4U (Bogart Library) Learn how to make DIY spa goodies and get tips on practicing self-care. For ages 10 & up and their female guardians. 2 p.m. FREE! www.ath- enslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Relax and read with the company of therapy dogs. 2 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/oconee KIDSTUFF: Roots of Rap (ACC Library) Listen to influential rap artists and create some graffiti art to take home. Meet special guest Blacknerdninja. Ages 5-11 and their caregivers. 11 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/athens MEETINGS: Athena Women’s Circle (Indie South, 470 Hawthorne Ave.) Sometimes referred to as a red tent or moon lodge, this space is where women of all ages gather during a new or full moon. This month’s themes are planets in ret rograde, coping and how one wants to be seen in the world. Participants are asked to bring a journal. 3-4:30 p.m. $10. www.stayamazed11.com PERFORMANCE: Rebellion (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $6-15. www.canopystudio.org PERFORMANCE: International Competition of Collegiate A Cappella (Morton Theatre) Varsity Vocals presents the International Championship of Collegiate a Cappella (ICCA) South Quarterfinal, featuring groups from around the Southeast, including UGA’s The Accidentals. The top two placing groups at this event will advance to the 2020 South Semifinal. 7-10 p.m. $18-20. www.mortontheatre. com SPORTS: Flying Ice Bowl Tournament (Sandy Creek Park) Members of Athens Disc Golf host the first PDGA-sanctioned winter disc golf tournament in the city. Contestants will play in the morn ing, break for lunch and receive awards in the afternoon. Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. 8 a.m. jameytinch@hot- mail.com, www.discgolfscene.com/ tournaments SPORTS: Classic City Rollergirls (Athens Arena) Join the Classic City Rollergirls as they compete in their annual intraleague bout where both home teams showcase new and veteran skaters as they battle for the Athena trophy. Children ages 5-12 get half-priced tickets, those under five are free. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (bout). $10-12. www.classiccityrol- lergirls.com THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 7-8,13-15, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $12-20. www. townandgownplayers.org Sunday 9 ART: 8th Annual Handmade Lovers Market (VFW) Indie South presents an indoor market of handmade and vintage items, cards, edibles and gifts from over 35 vendors. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. www. theindiesouth.com CLASSES: Calligraphy Class (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Mike Moak teaches lettering. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/ madison EVENTS: Frog Hop 5K (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Run or walk the 5K to raise money for Sandy Creek Nature Center. A one-mile Tadpole Fun Run will precede the 5K. 2 p.m. $17-60. 706-613-3615, www.accgov.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter GAMES: Rockin’ Roll Bingo (Starland Pizzeria and Pub) Play to win. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-8773 GAMES: Trivia (Southern Brewing Company) General trivia hosted by Solo Entertainment. House prizes and discounted tabs. 5-7 p.m. FREE! www.sobrewco.com KIDSTUFF: Keep Calm and Relax (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Drop in for relaxing crafts. This month’s activities include calming jars and stress balls. Ages 12 and up. 3-5 p.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/madison LECTURES & LIT: Cafe au Libris: Noel Holston (ACC Library) Noel Holston will discuss Life After Deaf. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/athens LECTURES & LIT: UUFA Forum (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Issa Bagayogo, a global mental health specialist and founder of Olive Space Psychiatry, discusses the similarities and differences in mental health access and issues in Liberia and the U.S. 9:30 a.m. FREE! uufa@uuathensga.org PERFORMANCE: Rebellion (Canopy Studio) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 7, 8 p.m. Feb. 8,4 p.m. & 8 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. $6-15. www.canopystudio.org THEATER: You Can’t Take it With You (Athens Community Theater) See Friday listing for full description. Feb. 7-8,13-15, 8 p.m. Feb. 9 & 16, 2 p.m. $12-20. www. townandgownplayers.org Monday 10 COMEDY: Gorgeous George’s Improv League (The Globe) Local improvisors invent scenes on the spot with suggestions from the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.krakin- jokes.com EVENTS: But First, Coffee (Madison County Library, Danielsville) Enjoy coffee and cama raderie in the Jere Ayers room. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.athensli- brary.org/madison EVENTS: Everything Bagel (Rocksprings Community Center) Celebrate Bagel Day with a bagel baking and tasting. Registration required. 10 a.m. $5 (ACC resident), $7.50 (Non-ACC resident.) 706- 613-3602, www.accgov.com FILM: Long Gone Wild (M\\\et Learning Center) (Room 350) Presented by Speak Out for Species and Sustainable UGA, this film focuses on the plight of captive orcas and the controversy over con fining them in marine theme parks. 7 p.m. FREE! sos.uga.edu/filmfest FILM: Showdown at the Equator (Flicker Theatre & Bar) A man receives a Ninjitsu death threat and needs to enlist the aid of someone trained in the art of the ninja to catch the would-be assassin in A Life of Ninja. 7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook. com/showdownattheequator GAMES: Geeks Who Drink Trivia (Highwire Lounge) Test your general knowledge for prizes. 8-10 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge. Hosted by Jonathan Thompson. 9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/lkshuf- fleclub KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) Parents can share plays, songs and simple books with their babies. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613- 3650, www.athenslibrary.org KIDSTUFF: Monday Funday (Bogart Library) Songs, finger plays, wiggles and giggles for ages 3 and under. Caregivers will receive pointers for building literacy and language skills. 10 a.m. FREE! www. athenslibrary.org/bogart KIDSTUFF: Open Chess Play for Kids and Teens (ACC Library) Teen chess players of all skill levels can play matches and learn from members of the local Chess and Community Players, who will be on hand to assist players and help build skill levels. For ages 7-18. Registration required. 4-5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Preschool Pals (Bogart Library) Preschool-aged children will learn social and language skills through songs, stories and crafts. Ages almost 3-almost 5.11:30 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/bogart MEETINGS: Coffee and Conversation (Oconee County Library) Enjoy coffee and chat with neighbors in the Jere Ayers room. 10 a.m.—12 p.m. FREE! www.ath- enslibrary.org/madison Tuesday 11 ART: Tour at Two: “Kevin Cole: Soul Ties” (Georgia Museum of Art) Join Shawnya Harris, Larry D. and Brenda A. Thompson, Curator of African American and African Diasporic Art, for a tour of the exhi bition. See Calendar Pick on p. 20. 2 p.m. FREE! www.georgiamuseum.org CLASSES: Windows 10 for Beginners (ACC Library) Get up to speed with Microsoft’s latest OS. Discover new features and apps, learn about Start menu tiles and even virtual desktops. 10 a.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org/athens COMEDY: Decaf Comedy Open Mic (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Hear comics from Athens and Atlanta. Newcomers welcome. Email to perform. 8:30 p.m. FREE! efj32330@ gmail.com, www.hendershotscoffee. com EVENTS: TLC4U (Bogart Library) Learn how to make DIY spa goodies and get tips on practicing self-care. Adults only. Registration required. 1 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary. org/bogart EVENTS: 2nd Tuesday Tasting (Heirloom Cafe and Fresh Market) ^ continued on next page FEBRUARY 5, 2020 | FLAGPOLE.COM 21

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