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A grand piano inside Glidden recital hall at Ohio University, Feb. 13, 2024 in Athens, Ohio.

Weekender: Movies, lectures and fall break

Tuesday, Oct. 7

The Union Bar, 18 W. Union St., hosts its weekly game night. The downstairs bar opens at 4 p.m., bingo runs from 6p.m. to 8 p.m. and trivia begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: Free

Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., hosts 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 College of Fine Arts hosts a performance by the School of Music Band at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., screens “Los Lobos” as part of its Hispanic film series. The film begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free but tickets are required and can be obtained online.

Admission: Free

Wednesday, Oct. 8

The College of Fine Arts invites Dr. Natalie Kruse Daniels to Front Room Cafe in Baker University Center from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This is part of the Science Cafe talk series. Daniels is discussing extreme weather response and preparation in Appalachia.

Admission: Free

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership hosts its annual Flannels and Firepits event on College Green from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event includes live music, pumpkin painting, pumpkin spice lattes and a petting zoo. 

Admission: Free

Lost Flamingo Theatre Company’s first production of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” opens at The Union Bar. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Admissions: $10 for 18+, $8 for 21+ 

The Bernie Nau Jazz Quintet will be performing at The Side Bar, located at 24 1/2 E. State St. from 6-8 p.m.

Admission: Free

Thursday, Oct. 9

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

The Athena Cinema screens “The Room.” The film begins at 7 p.m. and is accompanied by a question and answer session with star of the film and author Greg Sestero.

Admission: $15

The College of Fine Arts welcomes Harvard professor David Levine for a lecture on performance in media in Tupper Hall 002 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Friday, Oct. 10

Fall break begins and classes are not in session.

Ohio Volleyball (2-14, 0-4 Mid-American Conference) plays Miami University (9-7, 3-1 MAC) at The Convo at 6 p.m. The Bobcats are looking to overtake the Redhawks and bring their record up.

Admission: $3-12

Ohio Field Hockey (3-9, 1-3 MAC) plays Ball State (3-10, 1-3 MAC) at Pruitt Field at 12 p.m. The Bobcats are hoping to bring home a win and up their in-conference record.

Admission: Free

CEO Speedwagon is performing its first ever show at Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr., The Plains. The show starts at 6 p.m.

Admission: Free

Good Works, Inc., located at 7857 Luhrig Road, is providing free hot meals at their weekly free dinner. Arrival is at 4:30 p.m. and dinner starts at 5:15 p.m.

Admission: Free

Saturday, Oct. 11

Ohio Volleyball plays Miami University at The Convo at 4 p.m.

Admission: $3-12

Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd., is hosting Oktoberfish, its own take on Oktoberfest. From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., there will be games, traditional German food and music and a special selection of beers.

Admission: Free

Alt-country and rock ‘n’ roll singer Angela Perley will be performing at Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable, 73930 Buck Ln, New Mansfield. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Admission: $10

Sunday, Oct. 12

Ohio Softball plays a double-header against Salem University at the softball field. The first game begins at 1 p.m. and the second game starts at 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Athens KTC Buddhist Center is offering its weekly quiet meditation at Serenity Roots’ yoga studio building, 8950 Lavelle Rd.

Admission: Free

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