Friday
Freak Mythology at 9 p.m. at The Union Bar and Grill, 18 W. Union St. Hang out with the psychedelic funk rock band from Cincinnati and local Athens band Velvet Green for a night of music and fun.
Admission: $5, $7 under 21
https://www.facebook.com/events/502845820536516/
Pontoon Lake Tour at 5 p.m. at Burr Oak State Park, 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd. Hang out on a pontoon, take in the beautiful nature that Burr Oak State Park has to offer and hear the story behind the state park.
Admission: Free, registration required
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/burroak
Saturday
Folk Art Medicine Show at 2 p.m. at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. Come out to learn more about herbal medicine, drink some Little Fish Brewing Company beer and take a plant walk. This event will feature an abundance of information about healthful modalities and a marketplace of folk art. End the night with a concert by Brother Hill
Admission: Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/arts-west/folk-art-medicine-show/371335643464264/
Voices from the Venue at 7 p.m. at Central Venue, 29 E. Carpenter St. Hear some music from Otis Cockron, enjoy the photography of Erin La Belle and participate in a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds will go back to the Serenity Grove Women’s Recovery House.
Admission: $50
https://www.facebook.com/events/961556144236632/
Ladies’ Intro to Welding at 10 a.m at Athens MakerSpace, 751 W. Union St. Get all your ladies together and learn a trade this weekend. Wear closed-toe shoes, denim pants and a long sleeve shirt and weld on.
Admission: $40
https://www.facebook.com/events/411425836390186/?event_time_id=411425839723519
Wild Edibles at 2:30 p.m. at Burr Oak State Park. Take a mile-long hike with your friends to find common plants used to make tea. Learn how to identify them and taste them, too. Meet up at the nature center.
Admission: Free
http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/burroak
Walk to End Alzheimers at 9 a.m. at Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St. Gather up your friends to form a team to walk for a great cause. Registration starts at 9, walk starts at 10:30 a.m.
Admission: Free, personal donations and fundraising requested, registration required
https://www.facebook.com/events/604916756660137/permalink/605150229970123/
Sunday
Songwriting Workshop at 2 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square. Join Athens county songwriter Megan Bee and learn the art of songwriting. She’ll cover topics like brainstorming and the basics of melody. Don’t forget to bring a pencil and paper.
Admission: $12 suggested donation
https://www.facebook.com/events/343173076560330/
Game Night at 3 p.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd. Bring your favorite game to demo or come to play your friends favorite games. Anything from Dungeons and Dragons to Euchre is welcome.
Admission: Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/343112149672328/?event_time_id=343112223005654
