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Weekender Briefs: Listen to Affrilachian poets; learn some improv skills

 

Friday

Woody Pines at 6 p.m. at The Dairy Barn Arts Center, 8000 Dairy Ln. Listen to a relaxing set by Woody Pines, sponsored by Envisage Wealth and Hocking Valley Bank.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/2352281328352162/

Beyond Words at 8 p.m. at the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall. Come see a show written and directed by Bill Bowers as part of the Tantrum Summer Theater Festival. This show will also be performed at the same time on Saturday.

Admission: $5 with OU ID, $16 for veterans and seniors, $20 for adults

https://www.facebook.com/events/401108483850552/?event_time_id=401108487183885

Blackbone: 25 Years of the Affrilachian Poets at 8 p.m. at Forum Theater, 19 S. College St. Performed by Affrilachian poets, who explore what it’s like to be a person of color in Appalachia, enjoy an evening of moving spoken word. The show is part of the Tantrum Summer Theater Festival and will be performed at the same time on Saturday. 

Admission: $5 with OU ID, $16 for veterans and seniors, $20 for adults

https://www.facebook.com/events/466780877497124/?event_time_id=466780880830457

Saturday

The Birth Circle Yard Sale at 8 a.m. at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St. Stock up on all your baby and maternity needs at great prices. Proceeds will go toward helping The Birth Circle provide free programming for local women and families.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/2308926975866742/

Athens Community Arts and Music Festival at 11 a.m. on West Union Street. Attend a family-friendly zero waste event that appreciates local art and musicians. 

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/2433471380006870/

Morgan Washam and Caitlin Kraus at 7 p.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company, 8675 Armitage Rd. Relax and unwind by listening to music from two southern Ohio natives.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/470671536826615/

Sunday

Little Fish Yoga at 11 a.m. at Little Fish Brewing Company. Everyone’s welcome at this yoga session, no matter their skill levels. Bring your own mat.

Admission: Donation-based

https://www.facebook.com/events/373512443252033/?event_time_id=373512509918693

Fall Community Welcome at 1 p.m. at The Armory Athens, 2 W. Carpenter St. Enjoy being back in Athens with food and music. The event is hosted by Ohio University Community Engagement.

Admission: Free

https://www.facebook.com/events/3091324080881871/

Yang Miller’s Improv Comedy Intro Workshop at 3 p.m. at The Dairy Barn Arts Center. The weekend’s class will focus on creating memorable characters and how to enrich scenes.

Admission: $20

https://www.facebook.com/events/2470611289662703/?event_time_id=2470611296329369

Movies to see at The Athena Cinema, 20 S. Court St.

The Farewell (rated PG): Friday, 5:20, 7:30 and 9:40 p.m.; Saturday, 2:50, 5:20, 7:30 and 9:40 p.m.; Sunday, 2:50, 5:20 and 7:30 p.m.

Them That Follow (rated R): Friday, 7:35 p.m.; Saturday, 7:35 p.m.; Sunday, 3:00 and 7:35 p.m.

The Triplets of Belleville (rated •PG-13): Saturday, 3:00 p.m.

Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am (rated PG-13): Friday, 5:10 and 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 5:10 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 5:10 p.m.

Where’d You Go, Bernadette (rated PG-13): Friday, 5:15, 7:25 and 9:35 p.m.; Saturday, 2:45, 5:15, 7:25 and 9:35 p.m.; Sunday, 2:45, 5:15 and 7:25 p.m.

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