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