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Johannes Baumgartel sings while playing his guitar during Open Mic Night at Donkey Coffee in Athens, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2023.

Weekender Briefs: Trick or treating, live music, murder mystery

Halloween and Ohio University Dad’s Weekend overlap this year, bringing lots of fun local events including concerts, university activities and a murder mystery dinner.

Tuesday, Oct. 28

Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., is hosting its weekly Designated Space from 9-11 p.m. Everyone is invited to sign-up and share their poetry.

Admission: Free

Ohio Volleyball plays Kent State in the Convocation Center at 6 p.m. 

Admission: Free for students, $3-12 for non-students

The Office of Information Technology is hosting a Cybersecurity Movie Night featuring “Zero Days” in Baker Theater at 5:30 p.m. The 2016 documentary explores cyberwarfare and the Stuxnet computer virus, offering a thrilling look into modern digital security.Admission: Free

Wednesday, Oct. 29

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership is hosting trick-or-treat from 12-2 p.m. in Baker University Center. Students and locals can also learn more about the staff and offices inside the Baker University Center. 

Admission: Free

The third Battle of the Greens showcase is on the LLC Oval from 7-10 p.m. Music acts are welcome to sign up and compete for a chance to perform in the Spring Festival.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting Symphony Orchestra's Hallowpalooza! Night show at Mem Aud at 8 p.m.

Admissions: Free

Thursday, Oct. 30

Donkey Coffee, 17 W. Washington St., is hosting its weekly Open Stage at 8 p.m. All are welcome to sign up and perform.

Admission: Free

Friday, Oct. 31 – Sunday, Nov. 2

It’s Dad’s Weekend, and OU Culinary is celebrating with a special deal: dads eat FREE in any Ohio Dining Hall all weekend long with their Bobcat’s meal swipe. Enjoy a meal together and take advantage of the festivities across campus.

Admission: Free for dads, regular meal swipe for students

Friday, Oct. 31

Celebrate spooky season in cinematic style with Horror in Color: “Pan’s Labyrinth” at the Athena Cinema. The one-night-only screening of Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning fantasy begins seating at 7 p.m., with the film starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free but required for entry.

Admission: Free, ticket required

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership joins with the Lost Flamingo Theater Company to host a Murder at Masquerade Manor: a murder mystery dinner event in the Walter Rotunda from 7-10 p.m.

Admission: Free

Saturday, Nov. 1

Take your weekend to new heights with Dads Weekend Zip Lining at The Ridges. Outdoor Pursuits’ new 1,000-foot zip line offers an exhilarating ride over the scenic landscape with two lines running side-by-side so you and your dad can soar together.Admission: $15

The College of Fine Arts is hosting Any Colour – Wish You Were Here, a live Pink Floyd tribute concert, for dad’s weekend. The show begins at 8 p.m. in Mem Aud. 

Admission: $20-30

Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring is hosting a Pickleball Tournament at the Athens Community Center on 701 E. State St., from 3-6 p.m. All are invited to come and watch some friendly competition. Those interested in playing can scan the QR code to sign-up. 

Admission: Free to watch, $25 for singles and $50 for doubles 

Sunday, Nov. 2

The Dean of Students is offering pancakes with President Lori Stewart Gonzales from 10-11:30 a.m. at 29 Park Place. All-you-can-eat breakfast foods are offered.

Admission: Free

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