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Vacation's guitarist Harley Wince performing at last year's ACRN Emo Prom. (Provided via Catie Bugos)

Weekender Briefs: Valentine’s Day Prom at The Union; ‘The Color Purple’ musical

Friday

Trust Me Dance Party at 10 p.m. at Casa Nueva Restaurant and Cantina, 6 W. State St. Anyone 18 and up can come dance to the musical stylings of DJ B-Funk for no cover charge. It’s a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with almost every genre of music.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/531070037763834/

Valentine’s Day Prom at 9 p.m. at The Union, 18 W. Union St. ACRN is hosting its annual prom with a live auction of prizes from local Athens businesses. Come dance to live music from Jeremiah Hayes and GrandAce, all while feeling love in the air.

Admission: $5

https://www.facebook.com/events/540990749840295/

Cardio with Cupid at 6 p.m. at Ohio University Ping Center Fitness. Come get your heart rate up during the Valentine’s Day group fitness event. 

Admission: Free with student ID

https://www.facebook.com/events/2260269100936502/

Saturday

Heartbreaker’s Ball at 8 p.m. at Athens Uncorked, 14 Station St. Join the Goddess Collective Burlesque for its annual celebration of love and heartache. There will be several burlesque performances for people 18 years and up. 

Admission: $10 at the door (cash), $12 for credit/debit cards

https://www.facebook.com/events/796106867569938/

Me & Mom Valentine’s Class at 1 p.m. at Athens Sweet Arts Bakery & Desserts by Jenn LLC, 817 W. Union St. Mothers and daughters team up to make cake pops and decorate cookies. 

Admission: $25

https://www.facebook.com/events/159391262012764/

Valentine’s Party and Dinner at 6 p.m. at Athens American Legion Post 21, 520 W. Union St. Come join the band Heartbreak Ridge for a night full of country music and Valentine’s Day themed dinner. There will be a 50/50 raffle, a door prize and a pie auction. 

Admission: $5 cover, $10 for dinner

https://www.facebook.com/amlegion21/photos/rpp.171778847445/10158372795767446/?type=3&theater

Sunday

The Color Purple at 7:30 p.m. at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, 47 E. Union St. The musical The Color Purple is a Grammy and Tony award-winning musical. The national tour is coming to OU, hosted by the OU Performing Arts and Concert Series. 

Admission: $22 student, $27 seniors and $30 general admission

https://www.facebook.com/events/325639745039560/

Little Fish Yoga at 10 a.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd. Come attend the donation-based class that focuses on slow-flow yoga. The class is available for all skill levels, but people are required to bring their own mats.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/373512443252033/?event_time_id=524230438180232

Southeast Asian Night at 4:30 p.m. at Baker Center Ballroom. Join PERMIAS and Southeast Asian Student Association (SEASA) as they host a night of exploring Southeast Asian countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia and Vietnam. There will also be musical performances from OU students. 

Admission: $10 adult, $5 children

https://www.facebook.com/events/196160915092443/

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