Good morning, Athens.

From Monday to Saturday, civic and community meetings are scheduled in Athens and nearby towns.

Monday features coffee and play at local centers (Athens Community Center, The Nest) while Tuesday offers recovery support and a group run/walk, with family playgroups, book clubs, and a pancake breakfast planned through Saturday.

Athens hosts a busy week with a research expo at Walter Fieldhouse Tuesday morning + open mics at Big Run Kava Bar and game nights at Union Bar; Mom’s Weekend events feature ziplining Friday and an international street fair Saturday with many free and ticketed activities through Sunday.

Today, The Athena Cinema screens the award-winning documentary 'No Sleep Til Kyiv' at 7 p.m. with a panel discussion, and more film premieres and music releases are scheduled in Athens through Apr.

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Nate Strum credits OHIO’s MPA program — he earned his degree in 2020 — for teaching practical public service skills that now help him bridge the gap between government and private work at HDR as director of economic development.

Theressa Kane, CEO at Behavioral Health Choices (with nearly 39 years’ experience in behavioral health), has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Voinovich School at Ohio University.

She will use her local expertise to help shape public service programs.

Ohio Department of Transportation is managing local projects: U.S. 33 is expanding to four lanes with closures until 2028, Connett Road closes April 13 until June 8, and SR 329 resurfacing starts April 14; SR 56 realignment began April 6 while CR 94 and Nelsonville Public Square remain closed.

Aly & AJ Places to Run Tour

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — Tickets from $25 — Catch Aly & AJ as they showcase their evolution from pop sensations to indie darlings.

An Evening with Rainn Wilson

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $45.00 — Experience a night of conversation and laughter with the beloved Dwight from 'The Office'.

The Crane Wives Concert

8-11 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience high-energy indie folk with emotional resonance from The Crane Wives and special guest Morgan Hanner.

Lucius Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium — $35 — Experience the enchanting harmonies of Grammy-nominated indie-pop band Lucius as they perform songs from their acclaimed albums.

Race For A Reason (3 km)

5:30 p.m. — Ohio University — Check website for entry fees — Participate in the 14th Annual race to support a meaningful cause in the community.

Megan Bee Concert

6-10 PM — Eclipse Company Store — Entry Fee TBA — Experience the evocative folk-Americana sounds of singer-songwriter Megan Bee inspired by her love for the land.