Tuesday, Nov. 18
THRIVE is hosting a Creative Coping Café event from 11 a.m. to noon in Lindley Hall, room 052, on 79 S. Court St. Students can drop in at their convenience and connect with peers while learning coping strategies. The event will focus on music, art and writing.
Admission: Free
Ohio University Football faces the University of Massachusetts at Peden Stadium on 200 Richland Ave. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Live coverage will be streamed on CBS Sports.
Admission: Free for OU students, $12-56 for others.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
Athens locals and students can purchase locally grown cheeses, meats and vegetables at the Athens Community Center farmer’s market. Members of the Athens Art Guild will sell hand-crafted items for purchase. The market begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. SNAP/EBT will be accepted.
Admission: Free
Ohio University men’s basketball plays Bethune Cookman University at 7 p.m. in The Convo.
Admission: Free for OU students, $12-34 for others.
The Union Bar is hosting its rescheduled hip-hop shop night, featuring performances by Venomen and Saff on 18 W. Union St. Sign-ups for other performers begin at 8 p.m., and anyone interested should bring a 15-minute set on a flash drive.
Admission: Free
Thursday, Nov. 20
Ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, THRIVE is hosting a card-making event from 1-3 p.m. in the Baker University Center third-floor atrium. All are invited to write a letter to themselves or a loved one; all supplies will be provided.
Admission: Free
The Patton College of Education is hosting a Uni-Tea event on 100 E. Union St. Education students, alumni and staff are invited to share refreshments and connect with other educators. The event begins in the third-floor lobby at 4 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m.
Admission: Free
Friday, Nov. 21
The OHIO thrift pop-up market is set up on College Green from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers can purchase home decor and clothing, featuring items from UpCycle Ohio and Goodwill.
Admission: Free
Ohio University Hockey faces the University of Jamestown at 6 p.m. EST in Illinois. The match is part of their Chicago showcase, and one of three games the team will play throughout the weekend. It will be streamed on FloHockey.
A Thanksgiving-themed craft night hosted by Housing and Residence Life is held at the Living Learning Center on 111 S. Green Drive. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Participants can make hand turkeys, color festive sheets and write gratitude cards. All supplies are provided.
Admission: Free
The Union Bar hosts night one of Benefest 2025, an event featuring local Athens bands and fundraising for local non-profits, Stuart’s Opera House Afterschool Music Program and The Gathering Place. Laughing Chimes, Rylee Bapst Band and others will be playing at the event on 18 W. Union St. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Admission: $12.51 for online advance tickets
Saturday, Nov. 22
Lost Flamingo Theatre Company opens its weekend showings of “The Outsiders” at 7 p.m. at Arts West, 132 W. State St. Tickets are sold at the door.
Admission: $5, cash only
Casa Nueva hosts night two of Benefest 2025 on 6 W. State St. with doors opening at 9:30 p.m. Blush, Hourglass and other local musicians will be featured.
Admission: $12.51 online in advance
Sunday, Nov. 23
Women’s Volleyball plays at the Mid-American Conference Tournament in Bowling Green at 4 p.m. The game can be streamed on ESPN.
