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Rena LaMarr pulls up a fishnet stocking while getting ready for her first number for a show at Bossy Grrl's Pin Up Joint in Columbus, Ohio.  

Everything happening this weekend and over winter break

Winter break is approaching rapidly, but Athens will not be shutting down when students leave. A wide variety of events will be taking place over the coming month, including this weekend, the last of the semester.

Friday night, alt-right political commentator and journalist Milo Yiannopoulos will speak at Nelson Commons. Although Nelson Commons has a capacity of about 300, more than 500 free tickets for the event have been reserved, according to a previous Post report. Yiannopoulos, who has been touring college campuses across the country, is originally from England and currently writes for Breitbart, a conservative news website. He made headlines over the summer when he was permanently banned from Twitter after inciting other users to harass actress and comedian Leslie Jones.

Friday night is also the fourth annual Cover to Cover. At this musical event, bands cover the music of one band in the style of another. The event’s Facebook page gives the example of “the White Stripes playing LCD Soundsystem.” Cover to Cover will take place at Sudden Death Overtime, 11 Fremont St. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for the Athens Rock Camp for Girls.

Saturday is Ohio University’s commencement for fall 2016. Jenny Chabot, longtime associate professor of child and family studies in OU’s College of Health Sciences and Professions, will be the commencement speaker, according to a previous Post report.

That night, Athens-based burlesque group Moonstruck Burlesque will perform at Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina, 6 W. State St. Prior to the sexy silliness of the burlesque performance, Shouts and Whispers, a local rhythm and blues band, will perform at 6 p.m.

The following Monday, Dec. 12, Athens-based jazz band Coolville Hotclub will play at Casa Nueva, and Wednesday holds an Afternoon Dance Party with DJ Barticus, a local favorite.

Finally, just before Christmas, Wolf Tree Collective will host a Wet Felt Workshop. Wet felt is a hands-on craft where guests can make various items, including felted soaps or stones, a pincushion or toys for children and animals.

What: Milo Yiannopoulos

When:  7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2

Where: Nelson Commons

Admission: Free


What: Cover to Cover: The Fourth

When: 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2

Where: Sudden Death Overtime, 11 Fremont St.

Admission: Donations accepted for Athens Rock Camp for Girls


What: Athens Uncorked Two-year Anniversary Party

When: 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3

Where: Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St.

Admission: Free, drinks for sale


What: The New Basics Brass Band and •The Wet Darlings

When: 10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3

Where: Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St.

Admission: Free


What: The Tempo Tantrums Annual Winter Classic

When: 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4

Where: Baker Ballroom

Admission: $1


What: Fizzed & Blue Moth

When: 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9

Where: The Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St.

Admission: Free


What: Woodthrush Bottle Release

When: 12 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10

Where: Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd.

Admission: Free, drinks for sale


What: Fall Commencement

When: 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10

Where: The Convo

Admission: Free for friends and family of graduates


What: Shouts and Whispers

When: 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10

Where: Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St.

Admission: Free


What: Adam Torres with Adam Remnant and Caitlin Kraus-Torres

When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10

Where: Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville

Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at door


What: Moonstruck Burlesque

When: 11 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10

Where: Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St.

Admission: $8


What: Painting for Pooches

When: 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11

Where: Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St.

Admission: $40


What: Coolville Hotclub

When: 9 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12,

Where: Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St.

Admission: Free


What: Afternoon Dance Party with DJ Barticus

When: 12 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14

Where: Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St.

Admission: Free


What: My Oh My I Made a Pie Workshop

When: 6 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14

Where: Appalachian Center for Economic Networks, 94 Columbus Rd.

Admission: Free for members of Community Food Initiatives, $5 for general public


What: Lennonfest 2016

When: 9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17

Where: The Union Bar & Grill, 18 W. Union St.

Admission: $5


What: Joy of Toys

When: 12 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18,

Where: Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St.

Admission: Free


What: 2nd Annual Winter Spiral and Solstice Fire, hosted by Wolf Tree Collective

When: 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21

Where: Strouds Run State Park

Admission: Free


What: Wet Felting Workshop

When: 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 22

Where: Wolf Tree Collective, 74 E. State St.

Admission: $15


What: Jackie O’s 11th Anniversary Extravaganza

When: 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 6

Where: Jackie O’s Brewpub & Public House, 24 W. Union St.; Jackie O’s Taproom, 25 Campbell St.

Admission: Free, food and drink for sale

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