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Athens Uncorked co-owners and siblings Nate Hayes, left, and Kathy Blake, right, talk together in the dining area of Athens Uncorked, a wine bar located on Station Street. (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Live music will play at local bars and restaurants; Veterans Day parade to hit Court Street

Friday

Psylodelic Gallery: Jefferson Airplane Loves You opens at noon at the Fur Peace Ranch, 39495 Saint Clair Road. Psylodelic Gallery finished its latest exhibit composed of rarely seen group of photos from guitarist Jorma Kaukonen’s private collection of memories with Jefferson Airplane, as well as Athens artist Andy Tucker’s “A Shared Moment,” which includes oil paintings of poets, writers, activists and musicians from the 1960s. This is the perfect gallery for any 60s, free-love, rock n’ roll enthusiast, and admission is free. 

Pride Show at 8 p.m. at Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St. Join Jasmyn LaBasha as she comes in like a wrecking ball. With her are the amazing talents and special guests Zach Matthews, Jada Fenix Lorez, Kendall Kray, Lady Davona and Antidote to celebrate LBGT pride. They plan to put on an exciting show. Tickets cost $6, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Greg Ashley, Water Witches and the D-Rays perform at 9 p.m. at The Union Bar and Grill, 18 W. Union St. Another Union concert that is sure to be fun. No cover charge is specified on their website yet, but the Union usually charges for these shows, so anyone planning to attend should have cash ready. 

Saturday 

Veterans Day Parade at 10 a.m., starting up East State Street to Carpenter Street on to Court Street where it concludes at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument on College Green. A brief program will be held at the monument at the conclusion of the parade. 

The Birdhouse Music Festival at 2 p.m. at 186 N. Congress St. This backyard music festival will feature local and regional indie, folk and alternative bands. Admission free, but those who attend are encouraged to donate. All donations and t-shirt sales will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 

Acrylic Grooves, The Tangled Roots and Curious Camels at 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva, 4 W. State St. Casa is hosting another show. That means great food, drinks and music. The cover charge is $5.

Sunday

Casablanca at 7 p.m. at the Athena Grand, 1008, E. State St. Come celebrate the 75th anniversary of this iconic classic at the Athena Grand. It’s considered by many to be one of the best films ever made, so don’t miss out on this chance to watch it on the big screen. Tickets cost $12.50 each. 

Ohio University Jazz Night at 8 p.m. at Athens Uncorked. Wind down this Sunday night with some smooth jazz. Ohio University faculty members Matt James, Sean Parsons, John Horne, Terry Douds and Roger Braun will present a set of jazz classics, followed by a jam session featuring OU students. Admission is free, so anyone can come to enjoy some wine and jazz.

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