So, after eating fast food and takeout for way too long and always getting the wrong order, I decided to stop ordering out. Tuesday, on my way home from work, I decided to pick up a pizza. I was tired and The Sharon was probably too busy watching QVC and Supernatural to cook. When I got home with the pizza, I opened the box and realized it hadn't been cut. Y’all, I give up. Are the food gods out to get me? I don’t get it. I am nice and I tip. What is happening in my life? Someone, please send me the type of sage I need to burn to remove this curse because I am too tired to cook. Or send holy water. I am desperate. You won’t need blessings to attend all of the upcoming events in Chillicothe but you may need that holy water to stay hydrated. Check these out.
Thursday
Hazel's Roadshow with DJ Hazel Tanner returns to the Chillicothe City Park from 5:30 to 8 p.m. this evening (weather permitting) playing "Songs That Came Out 50 Years Ago, 1974.” This event is free and open to the public. The Cozy Inn Bar & Grill hosts Music Bingo at 6:30 p.m. and it is free to play. It is Ladies Night at The Smoking Gun from 6 to 8 p.m. Have fun on their indoor range with an included complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres. There are only fifteen spots available so make your reservation at thesmokinggunoh.com. Name That Tune trivia at Old Capitol Brewing begins at 6:30 p.m. with Mojo. Out of town, Watt Street Tavern in Circleville presents a comedy night fundraiser for Haven House on September 26. Hosted by Tim Fouch, tickets are $30 and include a dinner buffet plus the show.
Friday
Salon Niche presents “Laugh for Kids’ Sake” with Lori Graves and Friends at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. This show is 21 and up, BYOB. Join DJ Travis at the Cozy Inn Bar & Grill from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. It is always a good time with Travis. Sugarloaf Shakedown will be performing live music at The Gutterball Lounge in Shawnee Lanes at 7 p.m. Nolan Collins will be back playing country and folk tunes at Old Capitol Brewing from 7 to 10 p.m. Maria Wonderleigh will be leading an evening yoga session on the patio at Fifty West Brewing Company at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite and each ticket comes with a drink token. The Ashley Huffer Trio takes the stage at Steiner’s Speakeasy at 8 p.m.
Saturday
Chili-Fest 2024 opens to the public at noon on 2nd Street. $5 gets you in the gate and includes free samples of chili from all participating teams. There will be food trucks available as well as the usual beverages to purchase from Pepsi and Budweiser. The Dock at Water hosts a cornhole tournament with signups beginning at noon. This will be a double-elimination blind draw, bring your own bags. $10 per person with 100% payout to the top 3 places. No outside food or drinks please. The RUCK 22 Fall Food & Music Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in Yoctangee Park. Expect food trucks, kids activities, live entertainment, and more.
Looking ahead
Ohio University Chillicothe invites the community to attend a free Health and Safety Fair and Touch a Truck experience at the Shoemaker Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families with children and adults of all ages are welcome to explore health and wellness-related booths. The Touch a Truck experience will include fire trucks, a school bus, a snowplow, the Chillicothe Trolley and more. Hayrides will be available throughout the day. This event, hosted by Ohio University Chillicothe’s Health and Wellness Committee with support from Adena Health System, is free and open to the public with no registration required.
Until next time. I hope to see you out laughing.
*For consideration in Matters of Graves Importance email Lori at lori@lorigcomedy.com.
This article originally appeared on Chillicothe Gazette: Matters of Graves Importance: Chili-Fest 2024, cornhole tournament this Saturday
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