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It’s almost time for one of the biggest springtime events of the year: the Athens Full and Half Marathons. Known as “Ohio’s Longest Running Marathon,” the race began in 1968 and marks its 59th year this spring. Both races are taking place live on Sunday, April 19, 2026. They start at 8:00 AM near …

Here’s a throwback: Does anyone remember “The Dukes of Hazzard?” What started as a hit television show from the 70s spawned an entire franchise, and The Athena Cinema is showing the 2005 movie adaptation. As part of its “From the Hills and Hollers” series, The Athena Cinema shows “The Dukes of Hazzard” on April …

Get lost in the enchantment and spectacle of “Celtic Angels Ireland,” a performance that celebrates all things Irish. The performance makes its way to Ohio University’s Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The Celtic Angels are a group of women who sing, dance, and, of course, stamp their …

There’s no better excuse to step outside your off-campus student rental than to see “The Choir of Man” on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. After all, the well-loved musical has a working bar on stage. What more could a college student want than an excuse to …

Thanksgiving break marks the point in the fall semester where, save for finals, students start to check out. It’s a whopping five days of not having to think about classes, and at that point in the semester, it’s hard to come back from that. A lot of classmates return home to visit their families, …

There’s no shame in hanging around Athens for the Thanksgiving holiday break. In fact, it can be downright peaceful with the other students and many locals gone too. If you find yourself looking for a source of community on the holiday, look no further than the Athens Turkey Trot. The 17th annual 5k event …

If you’re a fan of all things comedy and slapstick humor, Ohio University is putting on a show that you’re guaranteed to laugh out loud at. On September 20th, 2025, Sal Vulcano makes his way to campus as part of his Everything’s Fine tour. Vulcano is the co-creator and executive producer of one of …

Athens is known for being in a particular area of southeast Ohio, just on the edge of Appalachia. The city is surrounded by towering trees and lush landscapes. It’s home to natural sanctuaries like Strouds Run State Park and plenty of other nature trails. If you’re enamored with the variety of natural life outside …

Ohio’s Brewery Running Series—yes, that is a thing—is teaming up with Athens’ perennial favorite brewery, Jackie O’s, to bring a 5k race to Athens that both starts and ends at Jackie O’s and promises fun, free beer, and a great chance to get out and get active with your community. This is also your …

Athens has a totally different vibe in the summer than it does the rest of the year when school is in session. It’s kind of like a ghost town without the majority of the student population. Which, depending on how you like to spend your time, could be kind of cool. If you’re staying …