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Some people may think Athens is a ghost town all summer, but the truth is for one week it becomes a dream come true for craft brew enthusiasts throughout the region. Yep, 26 breweries will descend into uptown Athens and serve up some of the most delicious beer in the country practically within spitting …

Updated with current information for 2023 Nothing says summer like a down home baseball game and a hotdog on a warm summer evening. Catch a Southern Ohio Copperheads game throughout the summer and live the all-American baseball dream. The Southern Ohio Copperheads are a collegiate summer baseball team who play against rivals in the …

Studying German at Ohio University? Then your Monday nights are officially booked. Every Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. is Casual German Hour at Casa Nueva, open to students and residents looking to brush up on their German language skills. There is no age limit. All skill levels are welcome. It’s very casual. …

Spending the summer in an Athens rental close to OU? Then the bricks are calling your name! Boogie on the Bricks, held on June 17, 2017 in uptown Athens, is the community fest of the summer, and it’s absolutely free. Dance in the streets, enjoy some local craft brew, and sample local food. They’ll …

This post has been updated with current information for 2022 So, you decided to take Mr. T’s advice: “Don’t be a fool. Stay in school.” Yep, you signed up for summer classes at Ohio University. Though you may question this decision when the weather’s amazing and your friends are on the beach, have no …

Looking for some festival fun within an easy drive of your Athens apartment? On June 10, 2017, the Appalachia Rising Community Festival features music, Ohio craft beer, obstacle courses and other competitions, and local culinary delicacies. The fun takes place at Solid Ground Farm. The fest does take VISA and Mastercard, but cash is …

The Bonnaroo of Nelsonville? While that may be a stretch, the Nelsonville Music Festival is definitely “one of the the best kept secrets of the U.S. music festival circuit,” according to Billboard Magazine. And it’s easy to see why. With over 60 bands playing in four days, it’s a music event happening of no …

“You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.” Yes, that iconic Eagles lyric applies to you too, Bobcat! Even after you graduate, you’ll always be a Bobcat, as well as all your friends that walked across that Graduation Stage and into the real world. Celebrate the memories at the On …

Updated with current information for 2023 As an Athens resident, you are already well aware of the many benefits of living in this vibrant college town. But did you know that one of the best features of Athens is its farmers market? In fact, it’s one of the best in the nation, according to …

Looking for more international flavor than your weekly Taco Tuesday manages to muster? Held in the first half of April as the culmination of Ohio University’s International Week, the International Street Fair is a chance to taste flavors from around the globe right with just a stroll out of your Court Street apartment. More …