Friday, Nov. 19
Fiesta Latina will begin at 8 p.m. at The Union, 18 W. Union St. Hosted by the Latino Student Union, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the event will last until 1:30 a.m. Come in comfortable dance attire to enjoy an evening of Hispanic music.
Admission: $5 for those 18+, $3 for those 21+
An Evening with Cid Berry & Friends at the Smiling Skull Saloon, 108 W. Union St., will begin at 6 p.m. The performance will also feature artists Extra Butter, Art Smock and Riley James. Come out and enjoy the show!
Admission: $4
The Laramie Project student play will begin at 7 p.m. at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St. The Lost Flamingo Company is putting on the drama, which centers around the aftermath of the murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Everyone is invited, but the show is recommended for those 13 years old or older due to the nature of the content. If you miss it Friday, experience the impactful show Saturday evening at the same time.
Admission: $5
Saturday, Nov. 20
Peddle and Pinot Wine Tour by Bike will begin at 12 p.m. at Dutch Creek Winery, 12157 OH-690. Participants will take a four-hour, 20-mile journey through the scenic back roads of Athens County. The route will begin with a sampling at Dutch Creek and it will end at Wolftree Winery before looping back to Dutch Creek for additional time to sample. Riders are encouraged to bring water and bike repair kits, and must wear helmets and closed-toe shoes.
Admission: $30
Thankfulness Hike at Burr Oak State Park, 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd., from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In celebration of Thanksgiving, participants can practice gratitude on this 2-mile hike. Meet at the Burr Oak Park Nature Center and enjoy the beauty of nature. Participants should wear sturdy hiking shoes, weather-appropriate clothes and bring their appreciation for nature.
Admission: Free
Flutist Lindsey Goodman will perform at Glidden Hall at 6 p.m. as part of the CLICK Electroacoustic Series at OU. The performance will celebrate live-processed flute music and commissioned works by a variety of American composers. Anyone is welcome to come and enjoy the one-hour performance, including the world premieres of Jenny Bernard Merkowitz's “OLD SOUL.”
Admission: Free
Sunday, Nov. 21
Sister Act Auditions will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, with callbacks to follow from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., as needed. The Athenian Berean Community Players community theater group is casting for a March performance. Those interested should complete an audition form online and come prepared with 16 to 32 bars of a song to perform.
Admission: Free
DIY Composting Class will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. via Zoom. The first of four dates sponsored by Appalachian Ohio Zero-Waste Initiative and Athens-Hocking Recycling Centers, the course will teach the basics of backyard composting and provide information about curbside compost pick-up. The first and last class, held Dec. 2, will occur via Zoom while the Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 classes will be held in-person at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St. Register online and help turn your refuse into a resource.
Admission: Free
Annual OHIO High School Horn Day will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Glidden Hall. The fifteenth annual event will be hosted by the College of Fine Arts. This year includes a day-long celebration of horn playing, expertise and experiences, and it will conclude with a final concert, also in Glidden Hall, from 6:30 until 7:30.
Admission: $20
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