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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
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SUMMARY:Discovery Lab - Open Tech Studio
DESCRIPTION:(For Tweens & Teens) Join us every Wednesday from 4 -6 PM (and on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10 AM – Noon) as we explore a variety of tech projects\, including robotics\, programming\, building\, and more. Mix and match and follow your creativity! Volunteer mentors will be available to help get you started and guide you along the way. Free with museum admission and for members.
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/discovery-lab-open-tech-studio/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery\, 67 Columbus Rd\, Athens\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ohio Valley Museum of Discovery":MAILTO:director@ovmod.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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SUMMARY:Happy Hollow Old-Time Music Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spend relaxed fall days jamming with your pals and attending hosted jams and workshops with well-known old-time musicians. On Friday and Saturday evenings\, enjoy a concert followed by a square dance and community campfire. Camping is encouraged; the site has lots of gorgeous level ground in the scenic hills of Southeast Ohio. \nTickets will go on sale later this summer!
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/happy-hollow-old-time-music-gathering/
LOCATION:Snow Fork Event Center\, 5685 Happy Hollow Road\, Nelsonville\, 45764\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stuart's Opera House":MAILTO:info@stuartsoperahouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184717Z
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SUMMARY:The 4th Annual Gender Affirming Fall Fest
DESCRIPTION:We’re back with an afternoon of FREE resources & good vibes!\n– FREE legal name change clinic**\n– FREE community closet\n– FREE gender-affirming haircuts**\n– FREE HIV/STI testing\n– FREE food\, music\, a festive fall environment\, and a community art project\n– Checkups on the MOVe**\n– TLGBQ+ care navigation\n– Community resource fair\n**First come\, first served. \nWE WON’T REST until good health no longer depends on race or class\, education or ZIP code\, gender identity or sexual orientation.\n📍701 E. State St. | Athens\, OH 45701 (inside the Community Center)
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/the-4th-annual-gender-affirming-fall-fest/
LOCATION:Athens Community Center\, 701 E State Street\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Equitas Health":MAILTO:emileehemler@equitashealth.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20230328T175645Z
CREATED:20221102T185707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T175645Z
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SUMMARY:Athens Art Guild Art Market
DESCRIPTION:Shop locally handcrafted juried arts and crafts at the Art Market at the Athens Farmers Market on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to Noon\, located at the Athens Community Center (701 E. State Street\, Athens\, Ohio).
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/athens-art-guild-art-market/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Athens Community Center\, 701 E State Street\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Athens Art Guild":MAILTO:athensartguild@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T155032Z
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SUMMARY:Organ Recital
DESCRIPTION:The Southeast Ohio chapter of the American Guild of Organists is proud to present award-winning organist\, Aaron Tan in recital. Mr. Tan holds degrees in organ from Eastman School of Music\, Yale University as well as a doctorate in Materials Science and engineering.  He was the winner of the 2021 Canadian international Organ competition and the 2018 American Guild of Organists National Young Arts Competition in Organ Performance.
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/organ-recital/
LOCATION:athens first presbyterian church\, 2 N. Court\, Athens\, 45701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260914T130210Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Follies at Village Productions
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are on sale now for Fall Follies: An Evening of Art and Entertainment Presented by Village Productions in Amesville! The show will be on Saturday\, October 3rd\, 2026. Fall Follies at Village Productions is a showcase of local talent in movement\, music\, theater\, and more. \nDoors open at 5:45\, and the show begins at 6:00. Refreshments will be served during the intermission. We will also have a silent auction featuring local items focused on art and entertainment! \nYour purchase helps support year-round classes\, workshops\, and events that keep our rural community connected and thriving. Join us to celebrate creativity\, enjoy homegrown performances\, and strengthen the Amesville area together. \nTickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-follies-at-village-productions \nVillage Productions is located at 16 State Street\, Amesville\, OH 45711.
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/fall-follies-at-village-productions/
LOCATION:Village Productions\, Amesville\, Ohio\, 16 State Street\, Amesville\, 45711\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Village Productions":MAILTO:docgwood@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T183000
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SUMMARY:Dixon's Violin LIVE
DESCRIPTION:The electric violin\, reimagined by Dixon. Join us for the mesmerizing experience of musical magic by acclaimed violinist Dixon\, live in concert! Don’t just hear the music – feel it. Get tickets while they last!\n“Unlike anything I’ve ever witnessed. The music was simply incredible”\n“The sound of a dream”\n“The most beautiful thing my ears have ever heard”\n“The violinist that is changing the world”\n“Standing ovation”\n“Not your ordinary violinist”\n“Some of us cried at the end but we all smiled through those tears”\n—–\nSaturday\, October 3\n6:30pm – Doors Open\n7:00pm – Concert begins (duration roughly 75 minutes)\n—–\nTickets available here! https://DV20261003.eventbrite.com\nGeneral Admission: $32 (includes fees)\nStudents: $12 (includes fees)\nChildren 12 and under: $7 (includes fees)\nTickets $40 at the door if still available\nThis is an indoor\, seated show.
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/dixons-violin-live/
LOCATION:Arts West\, 132 West State Street\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:LIVING TRADITIONS ATHENS COUNTY
DESCRIPTION:🤎💚💛We’ve got another day of heritage\, craft\, and community planned for October\, and this will be the final Living Traditions Southeast Ohio Festival of the year!💛💚🤎 \nLIVING TRADITIONS ATHENS COUNTY \n🫶Join us at 📍Federal Valley Resource Center on 🗓️October 10th from 🕰️noon to 6 PM for a full day of demonstrations\, stories\, food\, music\, and community.\n🍎We’ll have apple butter being made over an open fire\,📖 storytelling with Dan Xin Huang\,🚘 and the folks from Sundown Garage sharing some of the basics of car maintenance.🫙 Penny Bingman will teach us about food preservation\,🪡 Stephani Katterhenrich will demonstrate upcycling and mending techniques\,📜 and Dr. Amelia Adams will return to teach us about genealogy. \n❤️‍🔥Tours of the Tablertown People of Color Museum will be running throughout the day\, and we’ll wrap things up with a community meal accompanied by music from Hutchison’s Melody Makers. \n🌾Come on down to Federal Valley Resource Center on October 10th and spend the day with us! It’s going to be a fun one\, and we’d love to see you there. \n🌿This project is made possible by Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts’ Central Appalachia Living Traditions program.🌿
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/living-traditions-athens-county/
LOCATION:Federal Valley Resource Center\, 7061 State Route 329\, Guysville\, OH\, 45735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T190000
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SUMMARY:The Gathering Place's 50th Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:Be a part of The Gathering Place’s legacy by joining us to celebrate our 50th birthday! 100% of each ticket sale supports us directly! \nSee the event schedule below! \nCelebrating 50 Years • Building the Next 50 \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: A Welcome Reception featuring \nFood and Mocktails by Olive Branch Catering\nLive music from The Gatherers and Caitlin Kraus\nFive Decades of Archives Exhibition\nHistoric photographs and slideshow \n5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: 50th Anniversary Program and Campaign Kickoff \n50 Years in Our Own Voices: vignettes and stories filmed by Susan Hilvert\nSpecial Recognition presented by Mayor Steve Patterson\nWords from Kerry Pigman\, Executive Director of Athens County Foundation\, Kelley Brar\, President of the Board of Directors of The Gathering Place\, and other community voices sharing why The Gathering Place matters\nOur Why: Celebrating 50 Years – Building the Next 50 presentation by Ginger Schmalenberg\, Executive Director of The Gathering Place\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Musical Performances and Birthday Celebration \nPerformance by musical guest Caitlin Kraus\nPerformance by our house band\, The Gatherers\nBirthday cake for The GP’s 50th Birthday!
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/the-gathering-places-50th-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:The Armory\, 1 Armory Street\, Athens\, 45701\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Gathering Place":MAILTO:ginger@thegpathens.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
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SUMMARY:Fall Fungi Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a space that is inclusive and encouraging for all folks to learn about fungi and deepen their sense of place in Appalachian Ohio. \nJoin us for this year’s Fall Fungi Festival\, a two-day\, one-night celebration of all things mushrooms! \nDive into hands on inoculation workshops\, guided hikes with mushroom enthusiast\, engaging fungus forays\, family-friendly activities\, mushroom dehydration demos\, overnight camping\, and so much more. \nThis is a welcoming\, inclusive event for anyone curious about mushrooms and the natural world. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned forager\, you’ll find something to inspire you\, and a community to connect with. \nHosted at the beautiful Tenderfoot Learning Lab\, the festival takes place in a richly biodiverse environment\, nestled within mixed mesophytic forests. Wander three miles of trails among towering pines\, oaks\, poplars\, maples\, beech\, sassafras\, and the occasional hemlock and sycamore in shaded ravines. \nThroughout the weekend\, enjoy a marketplace of nature-inspired artists and makers sharing their work. Come for the mushrooms\, stay for the magic!
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/fall-fungi-festival/
LOCATION:Tenderfoot Learning Lab\, 9365 5 Points Rd. Athens\, OH 45701\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rural Action":MAILTO:madison@ruralaction.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T165029Z
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SUMMARY:Two Day Rander; Willow Basktery Weaving Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn the foundations of Wicker Willow Basketry\, by weaving your own willow basket that will last generations! This two day workshop will cover twining a round base\, waiing\, randing\, borders and handles. Participants will also gain a comprehensive understanding of how to propagate\, harvest & prepare willow for future projects. Additionally\, this class is both a wonderful stand alone and an excellent course for building skill toward more complicated work such as oval baskets/pack baskets. \nWorkshop attendees are welcome to choose the desire size of their basket. The workshop will be hosted 4 miles outside of Athens\, Ohio and be held October 17th and 18th from 10am – 5pm each day. \nThis weekend workshop is offered on a sliding scale of $300-600. Students are asked to consider both what they can afford and the size of their basket when choosing their price. When those who can pay more do\, it enables those who cannot to take the class at a lower rate. \nClass size is limited. Registration will close Septemeber 26th or once full. Registration is confirmed by paying deposit/materials fee of $200. The remainder of the class payment is due when class begins on October 17th. \nThis is an in-person class
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/two-day-rander-willow-basktery-weaving-class/
LOCATION:OH
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ORGANIZER;CN="Talcon Quinn":MAILTO:reachout@talcon-quinn.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T160000
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SUMMARY:BEGINNERS BLACKSMITHING WITH MIKE HOOPS OF COAL TOWNSHIP FORGE
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of Blacksmithing by making a J Hook with Mike Hoop of Coal Township Forge. Class will be hosted at Federal Valley Resource Center in Stewart\, Ohio. \nThe students will learn about hand forging techniques such as bending\, twisting and drawing out steel and the operation of a propane forge. \nRegistration is required as workshop space is limited to ensure high quality instruction. This workshop is offered on the sliding scale of $75-$300\, due upon registration via the link below. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds and folks may request scholarships by emailing livingtraditionsathens@gmail.com \nCoal Township Forge is a one-man blacksmith shop run by Mike Hoops from New Straitsville\, Ohio. Mike has been Blacksmithing for 11 years and learned from Brian Brazeal. He specializes in crafting hand-forged tools and custom items\, while also sharing his passion by teaching others the art of blacksmithing.
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/beginners-blacksmithing-with-mike-hoops-of-coal-township-forge/
LOCATION:Federal Valley Resource Center\, 7061 State Route 329\, Guysville\, OH\, 45735\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="LIVING TRADITIONS SOUTHEAST OHIO":MAILTO:livingtraditionsathens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171629Z
CREATED:20260922T171629Z
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SUMMARY:Dennis James Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:Join us the Southeast Ohio History Center for an evening of History and Mystery as we welcome organist Dennis James back to Athens! This year\, we are honoring the work of Edgar Allen Poe with two interpretations of one of his most famous short stories\, The Tell-Tale Heart. The first portion of our program will be a live performance of the 1941 Inner Sanctum Mysteries broadcast of The Tell-Tale Heart\, performed by the Actors’ Moveable Theater and Dennis James. Following a brief intermission\, Dennis will accompany the 1914 silent film\, The Avenging Conscience\, starring Henry B. Walthall and Blanche Sweet\, and directed by D.W. Griffith. \nDoors will open at 5:15\, and dinner will be served at 5:30. The performance will begin at 6:00. Purple Chopstix is once again providing the meal for the event. Beer\, wine\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. \nWe are looking forward to welcoming Dennis and the performers from Actors’ Moveable Theater back for this event!
URL:https://athensohio.com/event/dennis-james-dinner-theater/
LOCATION:Southeast Ohio History Center\, 24 West State Street\, Athens\, OH\, 45701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southeast Ohio History Center":MAILTO:info@athenshistory.org
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