OhioHealth UpBEAT Exercise Class
The UpBEAT Exercise Program, offered in partnership with United Seniors of Athens County, is free and open to anyone age 55 and older. This program is held virtually or in-person (RSVP required to attend in-person) on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. This one-hour, low-impact movement class is intended for a target audience of adults with arthritis... Read More
Open Play at The Nest
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesIt's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and Ohio University Libraries salute to D-Day journalists
Normandy Park and Alden LIbrary Richland Avenue and College Green, Athens, OH, United StatesNormandy Park near the Richland Avenue roundabout was established by former D-Day correspondent, journalism school director and communication college dean John Wilhelm to honor World War II correspondents. The park will be rededicated, and the program will reconvene at Vernon R. Alden Library for the reopening of the Cornelius Ryan Room at 4 p.m. Ryan... Read More
Community Group Run/Walk
Weekly community group runs for runners and walkers of all abilities take place every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Ohio Valley Running Company (20 Station Street in Athens). Runs take place on the bikepath, so you have the opportunity to go as short or as long as you'd like. Masks are not required during the run,... Read More
Athens Farmers Market
Athens Community Center 701 East State Street 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, United StatesVoted the #1 farmers market in Ohio, this smaller mid-week market is ideal for picking up some fresh-from-the-market, locally grown, raised and produced goods. Located near the solar panels at the Athens Community Center. 9-noon. SNAP/EBT accepted.
Open Play at The Nest
The Nest 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103 217 Columbus Rd. Suite 103, Athens, OH, United StatesIt's playtime at The Nest! Break the routine, get out of the house and come let your little ones play in a fresh space while you get to talk with other grown-ups for awhile! Come and go as you please anytime during our open play hours. Toys and activities are geared towards babies and toddlers... Read More
Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesEd Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More
Amesville Writers’ Workshop–Public Lecture
Athens Public Library 30 Home St, Athens, OH, United StatesEd Karshner from Robert Morris University will be delivering the opening, public lecture for the Amesville Writers Workshop on Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Athens Branch of the Athens Public Library, 30 Home Street, Athens. The lecture is titled "Protecting the Roots: Why We Must Continue Telling Our Stories." The event is... Read More
‘i want to reach you: a queer artist invitational’ at Majestic Galleries
Majestic Galleries, Nelsonville, Ohio 20 Public Square, Nelsonville, OHThis exhibit, curated by Ohio University MFA candidates and Majestic Galleries members Jacq Garcia and Selena Loomis, will be open May 26-June 25. The exhibit showcases 12 regionally based artists exploring contemporary queer life. Artworks by Carmelo Amenta, Darian Knapp, Emma Loomis-Amrhein, Felicity Gunn, Jaquelee Chit Yu Chau, Michelle Eisen, Nico Fuentes, Ray Perez, Sarah... Read More
Classics & Cocktails: PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE
Athena Cinema 20 S. Court St., Athens, OH, United StatesDun dun dun dundun dun DUN dah…TEQUILA! Expect a tequila themed cocktail at this week’s event! Continuing our Summer Classics & Cocktails Series, we have Tim Burton’s 1985 adventure-comedy, PEE-WEE’S BIG ADVENTURE on June 9th at 7pm! Admission is $8. Drink prices vary. When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets... Read More