Ukulele for the Holidays! A Music Workshop at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Everyone can be a ukulele player! This Southeast Ohio Musical Lending Library workshop will focus on tuning, strum patterns, and chords, and participants will learn a few easy holiday tunes with special guest teacher, Laura Nadeau.  Ages 8 and up!

$12

Drum Circle & Music Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Flow artists as well as any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in,... Read More

$5 – $10

Winter Front & Center Kids’ Open Stage at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Features a special guest musician performance and Q&A, followed by school-age children's open stage. The winter special guest is singer/songwriter, Adam Remnant! Adam will play a few songs and field questions from the audience. Then the stage will be opened up for any local school-age musicians who wish to share a tune, whether vocal or... Read More

Free

For the Love of Athens Photo Exhibit Opening Reception

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

It's the annual juried exhibit for pictures of people, places or things in Athens County!  Entries were taken with traditional, digital or smart devices, and the selected photos will be on display in the Arts West galleries Feb. 6 - 26. The opening reception on Feb. 7 will include refreshments, awards and music!  Admission is... Read More

Free

TreeWater Initiative Benefit at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

An evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the Treewater Initiative, a nonprofit started by long-time Athens resident, Jeannie Amash, dedicated to planting trees in Gaza. Hosted by Lawrence Greene and the Ugata Drummers, with featured artists Marley Mekind, Elisabeth Weems, Natrix (Yazz Garcia) and Ron Jae. Jeannie is an American born daughter... Read More

$10

Third Thursday Square Dance Social & Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Caller Joe Burdock and local musicians will offer an evening of lively old time music. All levels welcome. No partner needed. Come dance or stop in just to listen. Bring friends, a good attitude & an adult beverage of your choice (with valid 21+ ID). Open String Jam at 6pm, followed by Dancing 7-9pm.

$6

Drum & Music Jam at Arts West

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

A night of drumming and dancing, open to all levels and ages. The circle is not limited to drums. Any and all acoustic instruments are welcome. Put the worry of your days away and become one with the rhythm. Whether you drum, dance or just listen and take it in, there is a place here... Read More

$5 – $10

Athens Noise Show / installment two

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

Sounds, drones, noises, notes, music and other weird stuff, with performances by Weedghost, Dinner of Swords, David Colagiovanni, Robert McClure, Noise_MF, and more. $5 suggested donation / bring some food to share. Presented by the Municipal Endowment for the Sonic Arts and Aquabear Legion.

$5

1st Thursday Old Time String Jam

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

A beginners' style slow string jam with a special guest "leader" each month. March's guest is local musician, Morgan Hager. She plays fiddle, guitar and banjo and specializes in fiddle tunes and waltzes from West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Bring your own instrument or borrow one from the musical lending library. All levels & ages... Read More

Free admission - donations appreciated

Art Reception for Savannah Freeman’s, “Outside”, & Hannah Sickles’ “The Everyday”

Arts West 132 West State Street, Athens, OH, United States

An exhibit of original hand-made artworks by Savannah Freeman of Moonville Print Shop and Hannah Sickles of Saturday Darlings Studio. The double opening will also feature food, drinks, and live piano from Metra Peterson with vocals from Chelsa Peterson Morahan. Meet the artists and purchase some beautiful art! The show will be on display from... Read More

Free