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The School of Dance rehearses the Carribean dance portion of The World Music and Dance Concert in Templeton Blackburn Memorial Auditorium, April 4, 2024, in Athens.

Weekender Briefs: Global Arts Festival, Damar Hamlin, ‘Charlie & The Chocolate Factory’

Athens County is popping off this week with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, artistic workshops and the Global Arts Festival.

Tuesday, March 17

Culinary Services is serving a St. Patrick’s Day-themed menu at The District on West Green from 5-8 p.m.

Admission: Meal swipe or payment 

Culinary Services is serving a St. Patrick’s Day-themed hot bar and desserts at West 82 in Baker University Center from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission: Payment, based on items

The Union Bar, 18 W. Union St., is hosting its weekly game night. The downstairs bar opens at 4 p.m. Bingo is from 6-8 p.m. Trivia begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Athena Cinema is screening Stephen King’s “Misery.” The film begins at 7 p.m. 

Admission: $8

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting a production of “Napakō: A Coahuiltecan Creation Story” as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater from 12-1:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting an international fashion show as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater from 7-9 p.m.

Admission: Free

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is speaking at the Baker Ballroom as part of the Kennedy Lecture Series at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

Wednesday, March 18

Ohio Softball plays against Dayton at the Softball Field at 5 p.m.

Admission: $3 - $7

The Center for Student Engagement & Leadership is hosting “Rufus Bingo” in the Walter Hall rotunda from 5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a performance from the Azagu Steel Band as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater from 12-1:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a music of South America performance as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater from 7-9 p.m.

Admission: Free

Thursday, March 19

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a keynote speech by Ghanaian parliament member Abla Dzifa Gomashie as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater from 11 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a performance from the Ohio University Steel Band as part of the Global Arts Festival at the West Portico on College Green from 12-1:30 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Kennedy Museum of Art is hosting a portrait sketching session led by Mateo Galvano from 5:30-7 p.m. No prior experience is needed.

Admission: Free

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a world music and dance concert as part of the Global Arts Festival in the Baker Theater at 7:30 p.m. 

Admission: $15

Ananke, Zappers and Jillian Kay are performing at The Union. Doors open at 8 p.m., and music begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: $11 for anyone under 21, $8 for 21+

Friday, March 20

“Charlie & The Chocolate Factory” opens at Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square in Nelsonville, presented by the ABC Players and the Nelsonville-York Drama Club. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. There is a performance on Saturday at the same time.

Admission: $9.79 - $17 for balcony and main seating

Ohio Softball plays against Northern Illinois at the Softball Field at 3 p.m.

Admission: $3 -$7

The Union is hosting the “Beautiful People” house music dance party. It includes sets by DJs B-Funk, suzi_evol, OK DJ and Muchi Nochi. Doors open at 8 p.m., music begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: $11 for anyone under 21, $8 for 21+

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a performance of the music of Uganda by Haruna Walusimbi and Mark Stone at 1 p.m. in the Glidden Hall Rehearsal Hall.

Admission: Free

Saturday, March 21

Ohio Softball plays a doubleheader against Northern Illinois at the Softball Field. The first game is at 1 p.m.

Admission: $3-$7

The Federal Valley Resource Center, 8225 State Route 329 in Stewart, is hosting a stained glass workshop, led by Adria Jerman of Sun Spots. No prior experience is required.

Admission: $75 - $100, though scholarships are available by emailing grantsfvrc@gmail.com

John Inghram Band is performing at The Union, joined by Rylee Bapst Band. Both bands are performing full sets as well as a tribute to The Grateful Dead that includes members from both bands. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., music begins at 8:30 p.m.

Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

Sunday, March 22

“Charlie & The Chocolate Factory” closes at Stuart’s Opera House. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the show begins at 2 p.m.

Admission: $9.79 - $17 for balcony and main seating

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