Quilt National ’25 – The Best of Contemporary Quilts

The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United States

For over four decades, Quilt National has showcased the best in contemporary quiltmaking, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating creativity, technical mastery, and artistic expression. This year, jurors Ellen Blalock, LUKE Haynes, and Martha Sielman selected 84 quilts that represent a bold and diverse array of styles and themes. Featuring 27 first-time exhibitors alongside […]

$5 – $12

Motostoria: BMW Riders Association Motorcycle Rally

Athens County Fairgrounds

Join motorcyclists from across the country for the BMW Riders Association’s annual rally in Athens, Ohio at the Athens County Fairgrounds. This multi-day event features scenic group rides through the Appalachian foothills, camping, live music, seminars, vendors, food, and plenty of time to connect with fellow riders. Whether you’re on two wheels or just curious, […]

Discovery Kitchen: Teas, Tinctures & Salves

ACEnet (Athens) 94 Columbus Rd, Athens, United States

Community Food Initiatives presents the first in a series of Discovery Kitchen food preparation & preservation workshops. Join Rebecca Wood of Hopewood Holistic Health for the this interactive workshop. Participants will learn about and sample several herbal preservation practices such as teas, tinctures & salves. Be it in a garden, yard or forest, explore the […]

Free

Offline Café at Tenderfoot Learning Lab

Tenderfoot Learning Lab 9365 5 Points Rd. Athens, OH 45701, Athens, OH, United States

Serving coffee, tea, and baked goods, but unlike your usual coffee shop, we'll be turning off the wifi. This is a chance to put your phone down and reconnect in other ways - with friends, the outdoors, crafty hobbies, favorite board games, your feet as you stare at them in a hammock...anything that doesn't involve […]

$5

Opening Reception: Recovery Reframed Exhibition

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nesonville, Ohio

Join us in celebrating National Recovery Month at the opening reception of Recovery Reframed at Stuart’s Opera House on Friday, September 5, from 5–7 PM. This exhibition features portraits and writings created through a series of peer-led workshops, bringing together APP artists and community members in recovery. By sharing our stories and experiences, we aim […]

Free

Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nesonville, Ohio

The 2025 Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day will take place at historic Stuart's Opera House in Nelsonville! This event is FREE to the public. Little Cities Day is an annual festival celebrating the heritage of Ohio's Little Cities of Black Diamonds region. Come listen to presentations on the region's history and folk music, see […]

Free

CATHOLIC LADIES OF COLUMBIA ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Holy Family Center 75 Stewart Street, Athens, OH, United States

The Catholic Ladies of Columbia will host their annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 4:00 – 7:00 pm in The Holy Family Center, 75 Stewart Street, Athens. A Silent Auction featuring 15 specialty packages will be available for silent bids. Absentee bids will be accepted. Cake walks will be held […]

Explore Your Preserves: Desonier State Nature Preserve

3385 Deep Hollow Road, Coolville, OH 45723 3385 Deep Hollow Road, Coolville, United States

Immerse yourself in the wonderful Appalachian terrain on a 1.5 mile hike at Desoner SNP. Be prepared for uneven or muddy terrain with hiking equipment, such as water, closed toed shoes, and walking sticks. There are no restrooms on site. Meet the naturalist in the Desonier parking lot. The event address is 3885 Deep Hollow […]

Free

Hellbender Jazz Organ Trio

Little Fish Brewing Company 8675 Armitage Rd, Athens, OH, United States

Free performance! All are welcome.

Free

The Cowbell Ball: Art Auction

The Dairy Barn Arts Center 8000 Dairy Lane, Athens, OH, United States

Featuring: Silent Auction, Live Auction, Prizes Live Music by The Wild Honeybees, Cash Bar, Hors d’Oeuvres All proceeds support The Dairy Barn Arts Center’s events, programs, and exhibitions.

$75

We Won’t Rest Fest

Athens Community Center 701 E State Street, Athens, OH, United States

*New name. Same fight. Let's come together for an afternoon of solidarity & community! 🏳️‍⚧️ FREE legal name change clinic** 🛍️ FREE community closet ✂️ FREE Trans-friendly haircuts** 💊 FREE HIV/STI testing 🎶 FREE food, music, a festive fall environment, and a community art project 🚌 Checkups on the MOVe** 👨‍⚕️ TLGBQ+ care navigation 🎁 […]

Free

ABC Players presents Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Orient Express” Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig

Stuart's Opera House 52 Public Square, Nesonville, Ohio

It’s winter, 1934. The luxurious Orient Express grinds to a halt—trapped by a sudden avalanche in the snowy mountains. By morning, one passenger is dead… murdered in their locked cabin. With a train full of suspects and nowhere to run, it’s up to the world’s greatest detective, Hercule Poirot, to solve the mystery before the […]

$11 – $15