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Weekender Briefs: Sibling’s Weekend, science, Super Bowl

This week brings various events for Athens' residents and guests, as Ohio University celebrates its annual Sibs Weekend.

Tuesday, Feb. 3 

The Athena Cinema, located on 20 S. Court St., is screening “Creepshow” as part of the Enter the Kingdom series. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are available online

Admission: $8 

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Casa Nueva, located at 6 W. State St., is hosting its weekly Open Stage with Chris Biester. Admission is free for both students and locals, and will take place from 8-10 p.m. Performers of all genres and skillsets are welcome. 

Admission: Free 

Thursday, Feb. 5 

The F45 studio inside Charles J. Ping Recreation Center offers free functional strength group fitness training. From 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m., there are classes at various times. This is the first of a month-long event; every Thursday in February, there will be free class opportunities. 

Admission: Free 

From Thursday to Sunday, Patton Hall is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair in collaboration with Stevens Center for Literacy and STEM Education. The fair starts at 10 a.m., and attendees can browse books and school supplies. The fair closes at 8 p.m. Thursday and 6 p.m. Friday. Hours for Saturday and Sunday are noon to 3 p.m. 

Admission: Free 

Baker University Center is hosting Dip & Doodle from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to celebrate National Chocolate Fondue Day. There will be chocolate, coloring sheets and Zen music in room 213. 

Admission: Free 

Friday, Feb. 6 

Kicking off Siblings Weekend, Athena Cinema is showing “The Addams Family” at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are required and can be reserved online or in person.  

Admission: Free 

There is Sibs Social in the Baker Center Ballroom from 8-10 p.m. Students can bring their siblings of all ages to enjoy snacks, movies and games. There will also be keepsakes to take home. 

Admission: Free 

Saturday, Feb. 7 

The fourth-floor lobby of Vernon R. Alden Library is hosting Sibs Weekend button and magnet making from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. People can bring their own images, magazine pages and doodles to turn into a button or magnet.  

Admission: Free 

In Front Room Coffee House from 2-4 p.m., Dr. Sarah Wyatt is leading Space Flight OHIO, an interactive class about gravity for students and their siblings in Kindergarten through seventh grade. It is also open to students and siblings of all ages.  

Admission: Free 

GLOHIO, an immersive glow-in-the-dark party hosted by the University Program Council, is happening in the Baker University Center Ballroom from 5-8 p.m. This event has glow activities and surprises for all students and their families. 

Admission: Free 

Sunday, Feb. 8 

The District in Boyd Hall is hosting its annual Super Bowl Party from 5-8 p.m. There is a special menu for the event. 

Admission: Meal swipe or cashless payment entry required 

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