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Ohio forward Kevin Kasper (12) gets ready to recieve the puck against West Virginia at Bird Arena in Athens, Jan. 17, 2025. The Bobcats beat the Mountaineers 6-1.

Weekender Briefs: Hootenanny, hockey and painting

Athens is teeming with music and sports this week, along with a Bob Ross painting event and a free movie screening.

Monday, Sept. 22

The Chaddock and Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting a performance by School of Music guests Dr. Steve Koh and Dr. Christine Fuoco. The concert will be from 8-9:30 p.m. in the Glidden recital hall on 3 Health Center Drive.

Admission: Free

Tuesday, Sept. 23

Donkey Coffee, 17 W Washington St., is hosting its weekly Designated Space poetry night at 9 p.m. All are welcome to sign up and showcase their poetry, prose and spoken word.

Admission: Free 

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is bringing Concerts on the Green back at 6:30 p.m., this time to highlight the choirs in the School of Music. The public is invited to College Green to enjoy a performance of choral music free of charge. 

Admission: Free

Wednesday, Sept. 24

The Union Bar, 18 W Union St., in collaboration with Ohio University’s Women in Music Industry, is hosting a ladies open stage night. Anyone is welcome to perform and the night is capped off with a performance by local band, Blush. Doors open at 7 p.m. with sign-ups to follow. Music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Over Hang, located at 63 N Court St., hosts a weekly karaoke night on Wednesday at 9 p.m. Anyone 21 and over is welcome to attend and belt their heart out to a list of classic songs. 

Admission: Free

Thursday, Sept. 25

Stuart’s Opera House presents Happy Hollow Hootenanny at the Snow Fork Event Center on 5685 Happy Hollow Road, Nelsonville. Events begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday and run until 2 p.m. Sunday. The festival will host 16 artists and musicians and include workshops, performances and jam sessions. 

Admission: $30 for a weekend pass and $17 for a day pass

Donkey Coffee hosts its weekly Open Mic Night at 8 p.m. Locals and students are invited to sign up and share their talents with the audience.

Admission: Free

OU’s Latino Student Union is hosting Fiesta Latina night at The Union. Doors open at 9 p.m.

Admission: $8 for 18-20 years old, $5 for 21+

Friday, Sept. 26

Ohio Hockey plays its season opener at Bird Arena, 102 Oxbow Trail, against Oswego State. Puck-drop is at 7 p.m. 

Admission: $5 for OU student and kids 17 and under, $10 for adults

THRiVE, alongside the Collegiate Recovery Community, is hosting a Bob Ross painting event at the Living Learning Center on 1 Park Place from 1-3 P.M. All supplies will be provided and the event is open to all.

Admission: Free

Saturday, Sept. 27

Ohio Football plays Bowling Green State University at Peden Stadium, 10 S Green Drive. It is the Bobcat’s first in-conference game this season. Kickoff is at 12 p.m.

Admission: Free for students, $23-140 for non-students.

Ohio Hockey plays its second game at Bird Arena against Oswego State. Puck-drop is at 5 p.m.

Admission: $5 for OU students and kids 17 and under, $10 for adults

West Virginia metal band, Tears of Olympus, is performing at Casa Nueva, 6 W State St. Additional bands on the lineup include If We Ever Meet Again and Acromplex. The show starts at 10 p.m.

Admission: Free 21+

Sunday, Sept. 28

A free screening of “Queen of My Dreams” will be held at the Athena Cinema, 20 S Court St. The event is hosted by the Friends of India Endowment, part of the Office of Global Affairs. The film begins at 1:10 p.m, and ends around 3 p.m.

Admission: $0.75 for online reserved tickets, walk-ins free

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