Friday, October 1
Athens Area Stand Down from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Athens County Fairgrounds, 286 W. Union St. They will distribute pre-packaged supplies and community partners service information. The public, veterans and those experiencing homelessness or at-risk are welcome. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., it will be veterans only.
Admission: Free
Brandon Jackson with Bethany Ballard at 8 p.m., hosted by Donkey Coffee & Espresso, 17 W. Washington St. Listen to two singer-songwriters' live performances on the Donkey Stage for the evening.
Admission: Free
Velvet Green at 8 p.m., hosted at The Union, 18 W. Union St. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the performance. Enjoy the performance of stylings of Velvet Green on the Union stage.
Admission: $8
Saturday, October 2
Athens Farmers Market at 9 a.m., hosted by Athens Farmers Market, 1002 E. State St. Shop for locally grown and locally made foods and goods at the farmers market. The market accepts SNAP and credit cards. Masks are recommended, and social distancing protocols are in place.
Admission: Free
The Athens Gravel Challenge from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by Team Athens Cycling and meeting at the Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Dr. in The Plains. Registration offers two different courses to race in, with prices varying by category.
Admission: See registration for details
Hocking Makers Network from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., hosted by the Visual Arts Center at Hocking College, 3301 Hocking Parkway. Art demonstrations, vendors and other activities will be provided.
Admission: Free
Donkey Movie Night: “Amy”, the Amy Winehouse documentary at 8 p.m., hosted at Donkey Coffee. Watch this informative documentary about a popular artist.
Admission: Free
Magic Ghrelin with WASP Factory and KAIBA at 8 p.m., at The Union. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the performance. Enjoy the performance of stylings of these artists on the Union stage.
Admission: $8
Sunday, October 3
Water and Mud Gallery: Watercolors and Ceramics by Maria Freed, Greg Grimm and Ikaika Grimm from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Starbrick Gallery, 21 W. Columbus St. in Nelsonville. This exhibit will feature realist watercolor paintings along with ceramics created by the featured artists.
Admission: Free
Art Noveau and the Counterculture Movement: The Evolution of the Modern Poster from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Majestic Galleries, 20 Public Square in Nelsonville. The exhibition showcases select posters from the Cannabis Museum’s collection.
Admission: Free
