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The sign for Little Fish Brewing Company, Oct. 26, 2025, on Armitage Road, in Athens.

Weekender: Dogs, craft nights, shows at The Union

There are plenty of events to stay busy for Valentine’s Day with dogs coming to campus, several Valentine’s Day themed craft workshops and shows at The Union.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Stuart’s Opera House, located at 52 Public Square, Nelsonville, is holding a craft night. Starting at 7 p.m., attendees can learn how to make floral pop-up cards for Valentine’s Day.

Admission: $30 for crafting only, $35 for crafting and two beverages, $40 for crafting, two beverages and a Stuart’s wine glass 

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Ohio University Police Department K-9s will be in Front Room Coffeehouse in Baker University Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be free coffee and snacks.

Admission: Free

The Office of Sustainability is hosting a sustainable Valentine’s Day workshop from 5-6:30 p.m. in Baker third floor atrium. Attendees can use upcycled materials to create gifts and cards for Valentine’s Day.

Admission: Free

OUPD is offering the first session of a 4-week women’s self-defense class from 6-9 p.m. The address is posted upon registration and athletic dress is recommended.

Admission: Free for women from the OU community, registration required

Thursday, Feb. 12

THRIVE is hosting a craft night with Collegiate Recovery Community in Baker 333 from 1-3 p.m. Students are invited to create Valentine’s Day-themed arts and crafts.

Admission: Free

Friday, Feb. 13

Housing and Residence Life is holding a faux flower bouquet-making event. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., students can stop by the Den on the first floor of Boyd Hall.

Admission: Free

Culinary Services is hosting a bouquet-making workshop in Jefferson Marketplace from noon to 2 p.m. The event is also happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Admission: $12.99-$24.99, depending on the size of the bouquet

4 Paws and Bobcat ArtsCare are bringing service dogs in training to the Well-Being Wing in Ping Recreation Center from 4-5:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to sketch the puppies, take photos and play with the dogs.

Admission: Free with admission into Ping

Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Road, is hosting a Galentine’s Wine Tasting from 6-8 p.m. There will be beaded bracelet making and refreshments.

Admission: $33.85 online before sales tax, registration required

The Chaddock + Morrow College of Fine Arts is hosting its Winter Dance Concert at 7 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium. There is a performance Saturday at the same time.

Admission: $21 online, free tickets available for OU students with ID

Saturday, Feb. 14

Nelson Court has a special dinner and dessert menu for Valentine’s Day, including a chocolate fondue bar and yogurt parfait bar from 5-8 p.m.

Admission: One meal swipe, or $19.95

Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery, 67 Columbus Road, is offering a parents’ night out. Children ages 5 to 10 can be dropped off anytime after 5:30 p.m. to be picked up by 8 p.m. for a night of STEAM activities, pizza and time in the exhibit hall.

Admission: $25, registration required

ACRN is hosting Emo Prom at The Union, 18 W. Union St. The show features Touchdown Jesus, White Flag Over Providence and Jone & The Hissyfits. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Admission: $11 for ages 18-20, $8 for ages 21 and up

Sunday, Feb. 15

OU’s School of Music Violin Studio is hosting a concert at 4 p.m. in Glidden Hall.

Admission: Free

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