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A sign for the newly renovated Side Bar, located on East State Street in Athens, Sept. 4, 2024.

Weekender Briefs: movies, crafts, games

From music to art, this week, Athens hosts events for all to enjoy.

Tuesday, Jan. 20

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ping Recreation Center, on 82 S. Green Drive, is hosting the Spring Campus & Community Involvement Fair. This event is open to all students and features campus organizations and involvement opportunities.  

Admission: Free 

The Athena Cinema, on 20 S. Court St., is beginning its new film series, “Enter the Kingdom: A Retrospective of Stephen King Film Adaptations.” At 7 p.m., the 1976 film “Carrie” will be shown in celebration of its 50th anniversary. 

Admission: $8 

Wednesday, Jan. 21 

The Side Bar, on 24 ½ E. State St., hosts live jazz music performed by Play The Spaces at 7 p.m. 

Admission: Free 

Ohio Women’s Basketball plays at Bowling Green State University at 7 p.m.  

Admission: $9

Thursday, Jan. 22  

The Side Bar is hosting game night open to all starting at 6 p.m. On 24 ½ E. State St, there is retro game consoles, tabletop games and more.  

Admission: Free 

Marti & Stewie Craft Night is held in the West 82 food court in Baker University Center on 1 Park Place. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to arrive by 9 p.m. to have enough time to complete your project. All students are welcome; Bobcat ID is scanned upon entry. 

Admission: Free 

Friday, Jan. 23 

Ohio Hockey faces Stony Brook University at Bird Ice Arena, on 102 Oxbow Trail, at 7 p.m. Tickets are available online. 

Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children and OU students 

Ohio Men’s Basketball faces Akron at 8 p.m. in The Convo on 95 Richland Ave.  

Admission: $12-56 

Saturday, Jan. 24 

The Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, on 67 Columbus Road, is hosting Make It - Take It Day from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants work with Wren Hankins of the National Alliance on Mental Health to create calm-down jars as well as cards describing breathing exercises. These crafts will be given to caregivers to help kids.  

Admission: Free 

Ohio Women’s Basketball plays Toledo in The Convo at 1 p.m.  

Admission: $3-34 

Sunday, Jan. 25 

At Serenity Roots, on 8950 Lavelle Road, Athens KTC Buddhist Center offers meditation and book study from 10-11 a.m.  

Admission: Free

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