April Haps

April 8-14 Athens Film Fest

April 8-10th Music Industry Summit

April 12-20th: We Are Proud to Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884-1915, Baker Center Theater

Monday 4/1

• Join the History Center for Silent Movie Monday as we welcome renowned theater organist Dennis James on Monday, April 1, 2024. Celebrate April Fools Day with a 1924 romantic comedy starring Harold Lloyd and Jobyna Ralston. 7pm, Southeast Ohio History Center
• Take Back the Night 7pm, Baker Ballroom
• The Government They Fought For: How the Federal Government Changed Before the Civil War 7pm, Athens Library

Tuesday 4/2

• Open Mic Night 7pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Beading Circle 5:00pm, Athens Makerspace
• Learn about the solar eclipse past and present with astronomy instructor George Eberts. 4:30, Athens Library
• Music Therapy 4:15, SOJO Resiliency Center
• Arts and Crafts: Sewing and Crochet 5pm, SOJO Resiliency Center

Wednesday 4/3

• James McMurtry with Bettysoo 8pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Collaging and Tea Time 4pm, Athens Makerspace
• Basketball Games 2pm-4pm, SOJO Resiliency Center
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 6pm, Athens Works Central Venue

Thursday 4/4

• Yinzer Fest James Castle, Valleview, Tilt Contrls and More, The Union
• TRANCEDUNGEÖN EDM & Trance night, Casa
• Mobile Mammorgraphy Unit 9am-3pm, Federal Valley Resource Center
• A World Without Species: The Ohio Center for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (OCEES) is excited to announce Luke Harmon as the 2024 Darwin Lecturer 4pm, 199 Irvine Hall

Friday 4/5

• ABBA night with DJ Barticus, The Skull
• 12th World Music and Dance Concert 7:30pm, Memaud
• Lavandula, Vistor, Raylee Bapst, The Union
• Dairy Barn Fest 5pm
• Jake Xerxes Fussell & Joan Shelley 8pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Yoga and Writing Intro Spring Workshop with Erin Phaler 6:45pm Lavelle Studio
• Make Glass with Mom’s at Athens Hot Glass 5pm, Athens Hot Glass
• Family Make-It Night 5pm, Athens Makerspace

Saturday 4/6

• Fiesta Latina Dance night, the Union
• Vintage And Art Market 11am-4pm, The Union
• Grease (Lost Flamingo Theater Company), Arts West
• International Street Fair 10-5pm
• Saddle Up for Reproductive Rights: The event highlights include free-flowing champagne, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and live and silent auctions. Dressing to the Western theme is encouraged 6:30 Stuart’s Opera House
• UCM Executive Director Mickey Hart will lead our free Pride Heritage Tour on April 6 at 2 p.m. Please join us as we explore the rich LGBTQ+ history surrounding Appalachian Ohio and Ohio University!- Appalachian Understories on Facebook for more details
• Jewelry Making with Mom 1pm, Athens Makerspace
• Family Shiitake Mushroom Log Workshop 2pm, Athens Library
• Welcome to clown town variety show, 8pm Donkey Coffee

Sunday 4/7

• Uncouth, Futz, Merchant Market, Faucet Mouth, The Union
• Grease (Lost Flamingo Theater Company), Arts West
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 2pm, Athens Works Central Venue

Monday 4/8 (Solar Eclipse!!!!)

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Annual Seed Giveaway, all day Athens Library
• An evening with Bully (solo) and Craig Finn 8pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Tecumseh’s Eclipse Celebration (potluck) 2pm-5pm, Newark Earthworks

Tuesday 4/9

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Music Industry Summit Opening Night 8pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Free Healthcare Clinic 3:30, Heritage Community Clinic in Grosvenor
• I Think You Should Leave TRIVIA NIGHT 7:30 Little Fish
• Community Make It Day 10am, Athens Makerspace

Wednesday 4/10

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Midnight Music AIFVF After Party, The Union
• Old Time Jam Night 6:30pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 6pm, Athens Works Central Venue
• Clown Movie Night 7pm, 31 S. Court St Room 006

Thursday 4/11

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Matthew J Rolin, Natural Sway, Javi, Wishedbone, The Union
• Caitlin Kraus 6pm, Latitude 39
• Needle-Felting Nite at The Dairy Barn, 5:30 Dairy Barn
• Paints and Dragons 5pm, Athens Makerspace
• Spanish Conversation Hour 4pm, Athens Library
• Come one, come all! Join Ohio University Child Life students on an exciting journey through the carnival, engaging with activity booths as they get their animals ready for the big show. 4:30pm, Athens Library

Friday 4/12

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Broom Making first of three class series 6pm, Federal Valley Resource Center
• ACRN Lobster Fest: Merce Lemon, Big Fat Head, Laughing Chimes, The Union
• International Dance Night, Casa
• Please mark your calendar for 04/12/2024 from 5-8pm and Join us for the grand opening of Dr.May’s Thai Kitchen Storefront and Food Truck Park at 333 E State St! 5pm
• Hip-Hop Showcase at The Skull 7pm, The Skull
• Learn how to plan a home garden specifically for seed-saving on a beautiful farm in Athens, OH. 4:30, Trouvaille Farm
• Telescope Drop In Nights 8:30-10:30pm, OU Observatory
• Play On! (Lost Flamingo Theater Company), Arts West

Saturday 4/13

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Dead Winds of Summer, Natural Sway, The Laughing Chimes, Brandon Reisig 2pm-Dark Homecoming Farm 14964 Linscott Rd.
• Outdoor Walking Tour of the Historic Athens Asylum 2pm, 100 Ridges Cir
• ACRN Lobster Fest: Owen Justice, Saddlebag and Cicada
• Athens Conservancy Annual Wildflower Hike, 2pm Beaumont-Salina trailhead
• Join us for our FIRST ANNUAL Art & Craft Market at University Courtyard! 2pm 366 Richland Ave
• Say Gay LGBTQA+ Dance Night with DJ Mooseknuckle, Casa
• Join us on April 13 at 10 a.m. for a fun-filled day of biking through the beautiful landscapes of Appalachian Ohio. Our journey will take us through scenic roads, historic sites, charming towns, giving you a taste of the rich culture and natural beauty of the region. This tour is free thanks to Wayne National Forest!, Appalachian Understories on Facebook for event details
• Silver Casting Workshop 2pm, Athens Makerspace
• Telescope Drop In Nights 8:30-10:30pm, OU Observatory
• Pianist Edy Panjaitan 3pm, Athens Library
• Porch Swing Band 7pm, Federal Valley Resource Center
• Play On! (Lost Flamingo Theater Company), Arts West

Sunday 4/14

• Athens Int’l Film + Video Fest www.athensfest.org
• Art Show opening. Featuring the art of Ryan Lafever and Sunspots by Adria. Free musical performances by Ben Davis Jr. & Micah Kesselring 3pm, Casa
• ACRN Lobster Fest: Villagerrr, Plant Clones, Snail Satan, Tal Wars, Scripps
• Coralilly, Houseguest, Evan James, The Union
• Athens Revolutionary Series: How to make a Revolution in the U.S. Peter Camejo 12pm, UCM
• Food Not Bombs Vegan Meal/ Free Store 4-6pm, Armory Park
• Thai Night: Come enjoy Thai culture through food, dance, and traditional music. Dress in Thai costume if you wish 3pm, Baker Center Ballroom
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 2pm, Athens Works Central Venue

Monday 4/15

• Leather Repair an Reconditioning Class 5pm, Athens Makerspace
• People and the Land Film Screening, 7:30pm Alden 319

Tuesday 4/16

• Learn to knit at Little Fish 6pm
• Epoxy Resin Casting Workshop 5pm, Athens Makerspace
• Please join us Wednesday, April 16th at 12:00 PM, for our next Lyceum Lunch! Keith Milam, a professor in Ohio University’s Department of Geology, will be presenting on Geological Investigations of the Serpent Mound Impact Structure. 12pm, Southeast Ohio History Center
• Bookswap 10am-8pm, Athens Makerspace

Wednesday 4/17

• BAD PRESS film screening 7pm, Athena Cinema
• Safety Pin and Jingles, A Variety Clown Show 9pm, The Union
• April Lyceum Lunch with Keith Milam presenting on Geological investigations of the Serpent Mound Impact structure 12pm, Southeast Ohio History Center
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 6pm, Athens Works Central Venue
• In 2005, the duo turned their attention to a creating a comedy dog act. Their nine amazing canine partners are all adopted from animal shelters and rescues. Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to unleash havoc and hilarity 6:30pm, memaud
• Sewing Machine Troubleshooting, Athens Makerspace

Thursday 4/18

• Brickcity Showcase Show, The Union
• From the Hills and Hollers: CALLS FROM HOME: PRISON RADIO IN APPALACHIA with Sylvia Ryerson 7pm, Athena Cinema
• Spanish Conversation Hour 8pm, Athens Library
• Free Show with Ted Harris 7pm, Casa

Friday 4/19

• Cellar Dwellar, DJINN, Max Look and the Breakers, Bloodhype, Mexclado, the Union
• 80s Night 10pm, Casa
• Rat Faced Bastards, Unchipped, Massive Gun at the Skull
• Safe Zone Fire, Bakset Case, Plant Clones and Sam Rubin 7pm, Bat Lounge
• Caitlin Kraus Band, 7pm Uncle Bucks
• CONCERT: OPERA THEATER CABARET 8pm, Glidden Hall

Saturday 4/20

• The Fibonacci Fellas, Plant Clones, Basket Case, The Union
• Pig Roast Party: yard games, hog roast, side dishes, beer and wine 4pm, Little Fish
• Athens Library Spring Book Sale
• Skate Jam Fundraiser for Sojourners Resiliency Center 3-9pm, Devils Kettle
• Scribble & Play Art for Kids 11am, Dairy Barn
• Ohio University Woodwind Chamber Recital 2pm, Athens Library
• Athens County Recycling Day 9am-1pm, Fair Grounds
• See You At The Top (Syatt), a nonprofit dedicated to fostering outdoor engagement for People of Color partnership with Appalachian Understories and Rural Action hosting ten individuals from Cleveland for an immersive guided bike tour of our community. Learn more on Facebook: Appalachian Understories

Sunday 4/21

• Old Time Music Social 2pm, Federal Valley Resource Center
• Mountain Stage 7pm, Memaud
• Improvised Musical 8pm, The Union
• Athens Revolutionary Series: State and Revolution V.I Lenin 12pm, UCM
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 2pm, Athens Works Central Venue

Monday 4/22

• Wild Flowers Guided Hike 5:30pm, Baileys Trail System
• Earth Day Parade 4pm, start at Basketball courts in front of Pickering hall
• Sustainable Infrastructure Hub Seminar 5pm, Baker Center Front Room

Tuesday 4/23

• Earth Day Festivities 12-4pm, Water Hall rotunda
• David Pepper will illustrate the problems facing Americans and describe how to engage legislators to respond to the will of the voters. Following the speech, an after party, at which people can meet Pepper, Democratic Party candidates and elected officials, will be held. Sponsored by the Athens County Democratic Party 7pm, Athena Cinema

Wednesday 4/24

• Sustainability Series: KISS THE GROUND 7pm, Athena Cinema
• Crochet a Creature Class (this looks very cute) 5pm, Athens Makerspace
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 6pm, Athens Works Central Venue
• April Clothing Swap 5:30pm, 217 Columbus Rd.

Thursday 4/25

• Cranberry Casket, Learner, The Houseguest, The Union
• Clowns on the Loose 7pm Scripps
• Spanish Conversation Hour 4pm, Athens Library
• EW Harris w/ Chris Michael and the Andrews 7pm, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
• Needle-Felting Night 5:30pm, Dairy Barn

Friday 4/26

• Split, Laughing Chimes, Futz, The Union
• Mucho Funky Dance Party 10pm, Casa
• 45th Annual Factory Street Studio Spring Dance Concert 7pm, Stuart’s Opera House
• Rural Actions Earth Ball Dancer for the Darter (fundraiser), 7pm-11pm Sidebar
• INDIGO GIRLS: IT’S ONLY LIFE AFTER ALL (film documentary) 7:00 PM, Athena Cinema
• Women’s Wellness Day Event 3pm, Ping

Saturday 4/27

• Community Yard Sale and Tool Swap 11am, Athens Makerspace
• Community Food Initiatives Annual Potluck 1pm, FVRC (seed swap, garden talk and lunch)
• Ready Aim Flowers 10pm, Casa
• Athens Hot Glass, One Year Anniversary, “The Arrival of the Dragon” 4pm, Athens Hot Glass
• Celbetrate Trail Day 9am-12pm, Bailey’s
• Concert: Ohio University Trombone Choir 3pm, Athens Library
• Disco VS 90s, DJ Barticus, The Union
• The incredible geological features and spring flora and fauna of Adams County, Ohio, await you on our upcoming Spring Biodiversity Hike on April 27 at 10 am. Join local naturalist, Eric Davenport as we cover about five miles at a leisurely pace! learn more on FB: Appalachian Understories

Sunday 4/28

• Greg Ashley Band, 6pm, The Union
• Food Not Bombs Vegan Meal/ Free Store 4-6pm, Armory Park
• Come and join us once again at the Cave for our Spring Drumming Gathering Celebration! It’s going to be a fantastic day filled with music, laughter, and good vibes. Dont forget to bring a blanket or chair to get cozy, some snacks to keep your energy up, and, of course, your drums! The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and we will be enjoying each others company, drumming, dancing, and having fun until around 4 p.m
• Athens Revolutionary Series: On Violence Franz Fanon 12pm, UCM
• Improv Comedy Drop In Workshops 2pm, Athens Works Central Venue
• Spring Workday with Sunday Creek Sanctuary (DM for address on IG) 12-4pm

Monday 4/29

• Opening Day Potluck 3pm, Chesterhill Produce Auction
  

Tuesday 4/30

• Paint and Pour 7pm, Stuart’s Opera House