Monday, Aug. 25
The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership will welcome hypnotist Dale K to perform in the Baker University Center ballroom. The event will go from 7-9 p.m. Students are invited to take a “mind-bending journey” and experience Dale K’s thrilling performances. .
Admission: Free
Tuesday, Aug. 26
The Office of the President will host the Presidential Pizza Party on College Green from 3-5 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to interact on College Green and eat a slice of pizza.
Admission: Free
The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership will host a Welcome Week Petting Zoo from 5-8 p.m. on South Beach, 7 Stewart St. Animals including alpacas, bunnies, goats and more will be at the event.
Admission: Free
Wednesday, Aug. 27
The 2025 Multicultural Expo will be held in the Baker ballroom from 6-9 p.m. The event is hosted by the Black Student Union and will have over 50 multicultural student groups in attendance.
Admission: Free
Career Services will host its grand reopening and unveiling of its new office space in Baker room 507 from 3-5 p.m. Ice cream, popcorn and other activities will be provided.
Admission: Free
Thursday, Aug. 28
A pop-up thrift market will be held on the Walter Lawn, 25 S Green Dr., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Clothing and accessories, home decor and dorm essentials will be sold by local thrift stores.
Admission: Free
Camp Alden 2025 will be from 7-10 p.m. on all floors of the Vernon R. Alden Library. Activities include a scavenger hunt, s’more grilling, mini-golf and cornhole.
Admission: Free
The Athena Cinema will host an installation of its Movies on the Rooftop series with a screening of the film “Parasite.” The screening will be on top of the Athens Parking Garage, 7 E Washington St., and begin at 8:30 p.m.
Admission: $8
Bands including, Arlen Gun Club, Laylow and Samo will be performing at The Union Bar, 18 W Union St. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 for 21 plus, $11 for attendees under 21
Friday, Aug. 29
The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership will host a Bobcat Block Party at Paw Print Park from 6-10 p.m. Activities will include, live music, ice cream, games and more. The night will be capped off with a fireworks show.
Admission: Free
The Union Bar will host the bands Rat Motel, Zappers and Learner. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 for 21 plus, $11 for attendees under 21
The OU volleyball team will take on Bucknell University at the Convocation Center, 95 Richland Ave, at 7:30 P.M.
Admission: Free for OU students, $7 to $12 for all other attendees
Saturday, Aug. 30
ACRN will host its welcome back show at The Union. The show will include performances by The Zeitgeist, Cranberry Casket, Space Kid and Jillian Kay & The Jewels. Doors will open at 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 for 21 plus, $11 for attendees under 21
The Athens Art Guild will host an art market at the Athens Community Center,
701 E State St. from 9 a.m. to noon. Local artisans will be selling handmade arts and crafts.
Admission: Free
Housing and Residence Life will host a “Grill and Gather” on the Bush Hall front lawn from 5-8 p.m. Games and free food will be provided.
Admission: Free
The OU volleyball team will take on Iowa State at the Convocation Center, 95 Richland Ave, at 5 p.m.
Admission: Free for students, $7 to $12 for all other attendees
Sunday, Aug. 31
A concert at The Union will feature bands including Lung, Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy and Violet Jo Unitt. Doors open at 8 p.m.
Admission: $8 for 21 plus, $11 for attendees under 21
The Ohio University volleyball team will take on Eastern Illinois at the Convocation Center, 95 Richland Ave, at noon.
Admission: Free for students, $7 to $12 for all other attendees
