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Lost Flamingo Theatre Company to put on dark comedy Hand to God

 The production showcases the experiences of characters in a small town as they deal with personal ...

School of Music’s Voice Division to perform French Opera Scenes

 Performances including pieces from Carmen, Dialogues of the Carmalites and the first act of ...

Taylor Burnette

Dads weekend to foster bonding between dads and students

 Ohio University has a plethora of events planned for Dads Weekend. 

Cast photo of Lost Flamingo Theatre Company's rendition of the play Hand To God. (Provided via Michaela Chilenski)

Lost Flamingo Theatre Company to put on dark comedy Hand to God

The production showcases the experiences of characters in a small town as they deal with personal problems amidst chaos involving personified puppets.

Taylor Mayne (left) Kenna McWilliams, center, and Lena Daitz (right) rehearse for a performance of Le Comte Ory by Gioachino Rossini in Athens, Ohio, on Monday, Nov. 5, 2019.

School of Music’s Voice Division to perform French Opera Scenes

Taylor Burnette

Performances including pieces from Carmen, Dialogues of the Carmalites and the first act of French Cinderella will be performed, along with other French Opera favorites.

JR McCullough putts the ball on a hole on the fifth floor of the Alden Open with his daughter Morgan McCullough, an undecided freshman. The Alden Open was set up as an event for Dads Weekend in 2015. (FILE)

Dads weekend to foster bonding between dads and students

Ohio University has a plethora of events planned for Dads Weekend.

Little Fish Brewery located in Athens, Ohio. (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Go on a nature scavenger hunt; try some new yoga poses at Little Fish

Here’s what’s happening in Athens this weekend.

The Water Witches play the final show of the 2018 Athens Halloween Block Party. (FILE)

Students help organize Halloween block party

JAcKDUP, a booking and promotions collective ran by students, helped book entertainment for this year’s Halloween block party.

Graham Nash playing the guitar and singing. (Provided via Graham Nash's Facebook page)

Graham Nash to play MemAud on storytelling tour

Legendary two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash will play at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Saturday evening.

Photo of a past Demolition Derby taking place at the Athens County Fairgrounds. (Provided via Athens County Fair Facebook)

Demolition Derby coming to Athens County Fairgrounds

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department and the Athens County Agricultural Society to present “Fall Explosion” at the Athens County Fairgrounds.

Weekender Briefs: Paint a pumpkin, create the perfect Halloween costume

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Athens.

MFA film students (left to right) Tabitha Kennedy, Logan Marshall, Eddie Loupe, Anil Srivastha, Hannah Espia, Edit Jakab and Graham Holford stand in front of The Athena Cinema holding up their posters on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019.

Film students premiere their movies in free screening to public

Third-year Master of Fine Arts film students will debut their year-long film creations at the Athena Cinema.

Photo provided via Todd Bastin

Athens Public Library to enrich minds through steampunk culture

The seventh annual Steampunk Spectacle is Saturday.

Pawpaws being weighed at the 18th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Albany on Sept. 18, 2016. (FILE)

21st annual Pawpaw Festival to highlight rich history of Ohio-native fruit

Sophia Englehart

The pawpaw festival will be a weekend filled with pawpaw-filled foods, musical entertainment and local arts and crafts.

A quilt was created for and displayed during the 18th Annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival last year (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Learn the basics of archery; sample some homemade pawpaw dishes

Here’s what’s happening in Athens this weekend.

Illustration provided via Cassie Meeks, events and outreach manager of The Dairy Barn Arts Center.

Quilt Fest to celebrate fiber arts with exhibitors from across Ohio and surrounding states

The Dairy Barn Arts Center is partnering with the Athens Area Fiber Fair to form Athens’ first Quilt Fest.

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Weekender Briefs: Check out some cool cars and motorcycles; enjoy the marvels of space through a telescope

Here’s what’s happening in Athens this weekend.

The 8th Ratha Con will take place Saturday at the Athens Community Center. (provided via Alyse Carter)

Annual Ratha Con prepares to bring pop culture fandoms to life

Athens’ one and only pop culture convention Ratha Con brings together pop culture fans to connect with one another.

A customer exits Donkey Coffee, 17 1/2 W. Washington St., with a cup of coffee in hand. (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Celebrate Easter with an egg hunt at Little Fish; attend a fiesta for a good cause

Here’s what’s going on in Athens this weekend.

Dante Dolts walks by Athens County Sheriff's Office Lt. Aaron Maynard on State Route 56. (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Head to 17Fest; see which drag queen will be crowned the first-ever Miss Uncorked

Need weekend plans? We’ve got you covered.

14Fest attendees walk back along Route 56 after the fest. (FILE)

Meet the artists performing at 17Fest this weekend

Boombox Cartel will close out the fest on Saturday.

Joey Kessler (left) peeks around the corner as his mother, Angel, goes down a zip line during the Moms Weekend Zipline Adventure at The Ridges on April 7, 2018. (FILE)

OU to celebrate Moms Weekend indoors and out

Hannah Burkhart

Outdoor Pursuits will offer a new rappelling activity this year.

Chinese dancers perform at the International Street Festival on April 15, 2017. (FILE)

Weekender Briefs: Experience the International Street Fair; laugh with your mom at the Demetri Martin stand up show

Here’s what’s going on in Athens this weekend.