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The outside of Little Fish Brewing Company on Dec. 3.

Weekender Briefs: Attend a Mardi Gras-themed dance party at MemAud; enjoy an evening of student a capella performances

Friday

Holly Down in Heaven at 8 p.m. in the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall. See Holly, a pregnant 15-year-old, transition from child to adult in this dark comedic play performed by the Ohio University Theater Division. The show will also be performed on Saturday.

Admission: Free with OU ID; $10 for adults; $7 for students and seniors

Mental Health Awareness Concert at 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva, 6 W. State St. Support mental health awareness with music, food, friends and fun at this event hosted by OU’s American Music Therapy Association. Another show will also be performed on Saturday. 

Admission: $5

Women’s History Madness at 11 p.m. in the Hahne Theater in Kantner Hall. Celebrate Women’s History Month by attending a show about the role of women in the U.S that was written, cast and performed in the span of just one week. 

Admission: Free

Saturday

Spring Sing at 7 p.m. in Baker Theater. Enjoy an evening of performances by campus a capella groups including The Leading Tones, Title IX, New Chords on the Block and Vocaholics.

Admission: Free

Wild Honeybees Mardi Gras Dance Party at 7:30 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Dance the night away to New Orleans-inspired Mardi Gras music performed by The Wild Honeybees with special guest The Largemouth Bass Band. The stage will be decorated by Honey for the Heart. 

Admission: $5 with OU ID; $7 General Admission

The Larger Sound with Brett Trottier at 8 p.m. at Donkey Coffee and Espresso, 17 W. Washington St. Listen to local artists in a fun atmosphere while drinking your favorite Donkey beverage.

Admission: Free

Midnight Meltdown: Hawaiian Luau at 10:30 p.m. at Bird Arena. Dream about warm weather by ice skating with your friends at this summer-themed event. The recreational skate will directly follow Ohio’s hockey game against Kent State.

Admission: $6

Sunday

Little Fish Yoga at 11 a.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Road. Designed for all skill levels, bring your friends and try your hand at yoga. Bring your own mat.

Admission: Free

Project FTK Dreaming of a Cure Fashion Show at 5 p.m. in Baker Ballroom. Support childhood cancer awareness and benefit NC4K, a nonprofit that supports the families of children with cancer, by attending this pajama fashion show. There will also be concessions, a raffle and a photo booth. 

Admission: $10

March Contra Dance at 6:30 p.m. at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. Dance to music by the local band Stump Juice Trading Company. All are welcome; no experience or partner is required. 

Admission: Suggested donation of $10 for adults; $3 for students

Trio Fibonacci at 7:30 p.m. in the Glidden Recital Hall. Finish out the weekend with an OU Performing Arts Series-sponsored performance by this group from Montreal composed of a cellist a violinist and a pianist. 

Admission: Free

Movies to see at The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St.

Bohemian Rhapsody (rated PG-13): Friday, 5, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30, 5, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m.

Cold War (rated R): Friday, 5:10, 7:30 and 9:50 p.m.; Saturday, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 and 9:50 p.m.; Sunday, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30 and 9:50 p.m.

The Favourite (rated R): Friday, 7:25 and 9:45 p.m.; Saturday, 2:35, 7:25 and 9:45 p.m.; Sunday, 2:35, 7:25 and 9:45 p.m.

Green Book (rated PG-13): Friday, 4:55 p.m.; Saturday, 4:55 p.m.; Sunday, 4:55 p.m.

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