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The Cannabis Museum's display at Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day in Stuart's Opera House, Sep. 6, 2025.

Weekender Briefs: Finals preparations, holiday spirit, musical performances

As finals approach, residents and students have plenty of relaxing events to attend before the semester ends and the holidays arrive.

Tuesday, Dec. 2

The weekly International Conversation Hour is happening in Gordy Hall, room 113, from 7-8 p.m. All are welcome. 

Admission: Free

The Center for Student Engagement & Leadership is hosting a Snow & Sip in the Baker theater lounge on the second floor from 6-8 p.m. Students are encouraged to take a break from studying and make a snow globe while sipping hot chocolate. 

Admission: Free

The Campus Orchestra is performing in Glidden Recital Hall at 8 p.m.

Admission: Free

Wednesday, Dec. 3

The Office of Sustainability is hosting a Sustainable Gift Giving Workshop. From 5-6:30 p.m. in the Baker Atrium, there will be resources to make environmentally-conscious gifts for the holidays.

Admission: Free

The CSEL is hosting an ornament painting night from 6-8 p.m. in the Baker theater lounge. Students are encouraged to make a new tree decoration and hang out with dogs from 4 Paws 4 Ability!

Admission: Free

Thursday, Dec. 4

The CSEL is celebrating National Cookie Day with sweet treats on the third floor of Baker from 3-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium is showcasing Band-O-Rama at 8 p.m. The concert features the University Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony and the Marching 110.

Admission: Free

Friday, Dec. 5

From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., all students are invited to Pancakes and Penguins on Baker's third floor. There are not real penguins at the event, but there are free pancakes. 

Admission: Free

Students in need of a study break are invited to Painting with Bob Ross in the Baker third-floor atrium. All supplies are provided for the winter-themed painting from 1-3 p.m.

Admission: Free

ABC Players presents “A Christmas Story” at Stuart’s Opera House, on 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio. The show runs Dec. 5 through Dec. 7. Friday’s show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $11 or $15

Saturday, Dec. 6

The Athens County Children Services, the College of Business and the Multicultural Student Business Caucus are hosting a Reindeer Games Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Baker ballroom. All residents and students are welcome to make reindeer-themed arts & crafts and participate in holiday games and activities. The event is sponsored by Hocking Valley Bank.

Admission: Free

Bella Voce, the Singing Men of Ohio and Festival Choirs are performing at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church on 2 S. College St.

Admission: Free

The Cannabis Museum, on 16050 Canaanville Rd., is hosting a Wild West Style Swing Dance night. At 6:30 p.m., there is an intro to swing dancing, with the music and dance starting at 7 p.m.

Admission: $10

Sunday, Dec. 7

Residents, locals and students are invited to the open studio card making at the Kennedy Museum of Art from 2-4 p.m. Attendees can craft a handmade greeting card. 

Admission: Free, registration required

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