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Students and Moms during the Moms Weekend Abby Lee Miller Q&A April 5, 2025, in Templeton Blackburn Auditorium at Ohio University in Athens Ohio. The event was hosted by The University Program Council.

Weekender Briefs: Mom’s Weekend, open mics, international street fair

Tuesday, April 7

The Alumni Association is hosting the 2026 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo at Walter Fieldhouse from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students presenting should check in by 8:30 a.m., judging takes place from 9-11:30 a.m. and projects are open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission: Free 

Big Run Kava Bar, 72 N. Court St., is holding its weekly open mic night, hosted by Savanna Rion from 7-9 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Union Bar, 18 W. Union St., hosts 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

Stuart’s Opera House, 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, is hosting its monthly open mic night from 7-9 p.m.

Admission: Free with registration

The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St., is screening the film “No Sleep Til Kyiv” at 7 p.m. 

Admission: Suggested donation of $10, ticket required

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting a concert by Nella in Baker Center Theater from 7:30-10 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Admission: $5 for students, $8 for seniors, $10 otherwise

Wednesday, April 8

Culinary Services is hosting the District’s Spring Carnival in Boyd Hall from 5-8 p.m.

Admission: Meal swipe or equivalent payment

The Union is hosting its monthly Locals Only show. The lineup includes Miss Crimson, Ananke, Twerp, CAMEØ and Burn Down Nelson. Doors open at 8 p.m., music begins at 8:30 p.m.

Admission: $5

Thursday, April 9

Aly & AJ are performing at Templeton Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium from 8-10 p.m. as part of their “Places to Run” tour. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Admission: $25-45

The Athena Cinema is screening the film “The Dukes of Hazzard” as part of its “From the Hills and Hollers” series. Nerissa Young is doing a pre-film presentation. The film begins at 7 p.m. 

Admission: Free, tickets required

Friday, April 10

Well Being & Recreation is hosting Mom’s Weekend ziplining at the Outdoor Pursuits Challenge Course from 3-6 p.m. Ziplining opportunities are also available on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission: $20 

Cats’ Cupboard is holding a baby item drive on the third floor atrium of Baker University Center all day. The drive takes place through Sunday.

Admission: Free

Culinary Services is hosting a “moms eat free" day as part of Mom’s Weekend across all culinary venues from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Moms eat free with their student’s meal swipes.

Admission: Meal swipe

The Voinovich School is hosting a pop-up thrift shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morton Field.

Admission: Free

The Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Lane, is hosting its annual craft festival from 3-8 p.m. Over 40 vendors will be in attendance. The fair will also run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: Free

The Athena Cinema is screening the film “Mamma Mia” as part of Mom’s Weekend. The film has screenings at 7-8 p.m. There are also screenings at 3-4 p.m. Saturday.

Admission: $8

Saturday, April 11

The International Street Fair takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Union Street between Court Street and University Terrace.

Admission: Free

Ohio Softball plays a doubleheader against Bowling Green at the softball field beginning at 1 p.m. 

Admission: $3 - $7

Pink Floyd cover band Any Colour is performing at The Union. Doors open at 8 p.m., music begins at 9 p.m.

Admission: $20.85 for ages 18-21, $17.68 for 21+

University Courtyard Apartments, 366 Richland Ave., is hosting its third annual Mom's Weekend Art & Craft Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission: Free

Little Professor Book Center, 65 S. Court St., is hosting a Mom’s Weekend book-making event from noon to 2 p.m.

Admission: $10

Big Run Kava Bar is hosting a cat adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in partnership with Feral Ladies Cat Rescue.

Admission: Free

Sunday, April 12

Ohio Softball plays against Bowling Green at the softball field at 12 p.m.

Admission: $3 - $7

The College of Fine Arts is hosting a concert by the Klinder String Quartet in the Glidden Recital Hall at 6 p.m.

Admission: Free

The Center for International Studies is hosting the Athens Festival of Colors in honor of Holi from 2-4 p.m. at the West State Street Park, 398 W. State St., Shelter 2. All are welcome.

Admission: Free

As part of Mom’s Weekend, there will be a “Brunch & Bouquets” event from 10 a.m. to noon in the Baker Center Ballroom. Food is available and participants are encouraged to create bouquets.

Admission: Free

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