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Linda Jean Stokley of The Local Honeys performs at the Creekside Stage of Nelsonville Music Festival in Nelsonville, Ohio, July 28, 2024.

Weekender: Concerts, basketball, wine tasting

A variety of performances, sports games and film screenings await Athens locals and Ohio University Bobcats.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

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

Admission: Free

Ohio Football plays against Miami University at Peden Stadium at 7 p.m.

Admission: Free for Ohio University students, $12-56 otherwise

Wednesday, Nov. 5

The Union Bar hosts its November hip-hop shop night, capped off with performances by Venomen and Saff. Sign-ups for performances start at 8 p.m. Anyone who wants to perform should bring a 15-minute set on a flash drive.

Admission: Free

Housing and Residence Life hosts an open mic night at South Green Coffee House in Nelson Commons.

Admission: Free

HRL hosts “Battle of the Greens” from 7-10 p.m. behind Tiffin Hall. Bands wishing to perform can sign up via Google Form. In case of rain, it will be held on the second floor of Baker University Center.

Admission: Free

Thursday, Nov. 6

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

People in the Daytime band perform at The Union. Coralilly and Shampoo for the Monks is opening the show. Doors open at  7 p.m.

Admission: $10 for anyone under 21, $8 for 21+

Ohio Men’s Basketball plays against Illinois State in The Convo at 7 p.m.

Admission: $12-34

Tantrum Theater hosts a preview performance of its production of “Inherit the Wind” at 8 p.m. in the Forum Theater in the basement of the Radio and Television Building, on 35 S. College St. 

Admission: Free student rush tickets with OU ID, $10-25 otherwise

Friday, Nov. 7

The Local Honeys band performs at The Union. Abby Hamilton and Trey Hedrick-Drawknife open the show. Doors open at 8 p.m. and music begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.

Admission: $17.85

Ohio D1 Hockey plays Kent State at Bird Arena at 7 p.m.

Admission: $6 for students and children, $11 for adult general admission

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting an Afrobeat Dance Workshop in Putnam Hall room 135, from 3-4:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Saturday, Nov. 8

The Athens Art Guild is hosting an art market at the Athens Community Center, on 701 E. State St., from 9 a.m. to noon. Local artisans will be selling handmade arts and crafts.

Admission: Free

Radderall band performs at The Union. Blush and Learner open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music begins at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online.

Admission: $10.26 for 21 +, $13.44 for under 21 

Ohio D1 Hockey plays Kent State at Bird Arena at 5 p.m.

Admission: $6 for students and children, $11 for adults

Ohio Wrestling competes in the Ohio Showcase at The Convo at 5 p.m.

Admission: $3-12

The Marching 110 performs its Varsity Show at Templeton-Blackburn Memorial Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Admission: $15, $12 for group tickets

Sunday, Nov. 9 

The Mid Atlantic Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program hosts an Herbal Folk Craft event from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at United Plant Savers in Rutland, Ohio. Attendees can craft traditional herbal remedies and nature-based art. 

Admission: $75

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