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People dance at the International Dance Night at Casa Nueva on Jan. 29, 2015. (Provided via Eli Hiller)

Weekender Briefs: Two Easter egg hunts and a drag queen illusion show scheduled for this weekend

Friday

Spirits in Unity illusion show 6:30 p.m. at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. A cast of 10 female illusionists from Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania will perform an illusion and magic show at ARTS/West. The show’s proceeds will benefit Unity of Southeastern Ohio, a local non-profit organization. Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door.


Fridays Live Season Finale with Newstime 8 p.m. at Studio C, Radio-Television Building. Student comedy groups Fridays Live and Newstime will host an hour-long year-end sketch comedy show. Admission: Free.


'80s Dance Night with DJ Barticus 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St. Local legend DJ Barticus will spin the best songs from the 1980s at Casa Nueva on Friday night. Admission: $5 for ages 18-20, $3 for ages 21+.


Saturday

Community Easter Egg Hunt 11 a.m. at Life Point Pentecostals, 8076 Rolling Hills Drive. Children up to age 12 are invited to participate in this Easter egg hunt. There will also be giveaways, games and bounce houses. Admission: free.


Southeast Ohio History Center Grand Opening 2 p.m. at the Southeast Ohio History Center, 24 W. State St. The Southeast Ohio History Center will host a grand opening ceremony and the centennial celebration of its building. Admission: free.


The Come On Come Ons 6 p.m. at Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St. Athens-based fusion four-piece band The Come On Come Ons is scheduled to perform the early show at Casa Nueva on Friday. The band blends rock, funk and soul to create a dance-heavy, jazzy sound. Admission: free; food and drinks for sale.


Janice Paris 8 p.m. at Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St. Pianist Janice Paris will perform at wine bar Athens Uncorked on Saturday night. Paris is the instrumental music director at Nelsonville-York, a 2003 graduate of Ohio University and a long-time Athens County resident. Admission: free; drinks for sale.


International Dance Night 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St. Casa Nueva will be hosting another iteration of the International Dance Night. The Mexican-inspired restaurant will fill with music from across the world Saturday night. Admission: $5 for ages 18-20, $3 for ages 21+.


Sunday

Little Fish Easter Egg Hunt 2 p.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Road. Local microbrewery Little Fish Brewing Company will host its second annual Easter egg hunt. Eggs will be hidden across two acres, and the Cajun Clucker food truck will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. Admission: free; food and drinks for sale.


Sakura Festival 2017 2:30 p.m. at Baker Ballroom. OU’s Japanese Student Association will host its annual Sakura Festival to celebrate the end of the year and the blooming of the cherry blossom trees. The entertainment will include a skit and a J-pop performance, and a traditional bento box lunch is included in the admission. Admission: $8.


Klinder Quartet Recital 6 p.m. at Glidden Hall. The Klinder Quartet, comprising four of OU’s top string instrument performers, will perform two songs Sunday evening. Admission: free.

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