Editor’s Note: Kotanchik is a former staff member of The Post.
Friday
Welcome Back Shabbat at 6 p.m. at Hillel at Ohio University, 21 Mill St. Welcome the new year with Hillel for Shabbat services and dinner. Share your 2019 achievements and your 2020 resolutions.
Admission: Free
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Family Bingo at 6:30 p.m. at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Young and old bingo fans can join in on the after-hours program. Snacks will be provided.
Admission: Free
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Saturday
Roaring 20s Night at 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva Restaurant & Cantina, 6 W. Union St. Dance the night away with the swing jazz band, Tuxedo Junction. OU Jitterbug Club and iChowDown are sponsoring the event.
Admission: Free, donations welcome
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Maria Carrelli at 7 p.m. at Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr., The Plains. Enjoy local food and beer while listening to Maria Carrelli. Her music has influences of Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson and Kacey Musgraves.
Admission: Free
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Logan Frozen Festival at 11 a.m. at Explore Hocking Hills, 13178 State Route 664 S., Logan. The fifth annual festival will feature ice sculptures, live music, ice corn hole, an ice throne, local crafts and food trucks.
Admission: Free
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Shadow in the Moon at 7 p.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd. Jessica Bouffioux and Kurt McGinnis make up Shadow in the Moon and have the sounds of folk rock.
Admission: Free, but tips are appreciated
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Sunday
Game Night at 3 p.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company. Take a break from studying, grab your friends and head to Little Fish for a game of Dungeons and Dragons, Risk, Monopoly or any game that tickles your fancy.
Admission: Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/343112149672328/?event_time_id=343112273005649
Premiere of “Trapped” at 7 p.m. at Walter Rotunda, 25 S. Green Dr. “Trapped” is an independent short film created by OU media students; the film was written and directed by Emily Kotanchik and Jorge Nunez. According to the film’s Facebook page, “The story follows a quick-witted girl named Grace, as she attempts to escape not only her house but her worst nightmare.”
Admission: Free
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