Matters of Graves Importance: Library Summer Music Series will continue through July

The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library Summer Music Series at the Northside Branch started on June 12 with Yoctangee Fire. The library invites everyone to these free, fun evenings and encourages folks to bring a chair, a snack, and enjoy an hour of local music. June 18 is the next show with The Great Seal of Ohio Band. Wrapping up the June schedule is the Ashley Huffer Trio on June 26. Watch this column for July dates or check out the schedule on the library website. Keep reading for more local events happening this weekend.

Thursday

Join me in Jackson tonight as I host open mic comedy at Stockroom 601 featuring Marc Fazon. This is a no-cover event and the laughs begin at 7:30 p.m. You must be 21 and up to attend. It is jazz night at The Page with JRDN & CO from 7 to 10 p.m. Wes Meadows plays Steiner’s Speakeasy from 6 to 9 p.m. Heroes Pub Pizza & Subs brings back their pool tournament at 6 p.m. Bracket play begins at 7 pm. Type: ball in hand or straight 8, majority rules. There is a $10 buy-in, 100% payout. The house will chip in $50 if there are over twelve players. Hazel's Roadshow, featuring DJ Hazel, brings old and new country from 4 to 8 p.m. (weather permitting) to Yoctangee Park. This entertainment is free and open to the public, thanks to Hazel.

Friday

DJ Apex and DJ Bubblez (EFFEX Productions) take over Steiner’s at 7 p.m. Heroes Pub Pizza & Subs has Karaoke Krazy Entertainment starting at 8 p.m. Tecumseh Outdoor Drama & Concert Venue is offering a special discount to residents of Ross, Pike, and Pickaway counties with a valid ID for opening night. Patrons can purchase tickets for $10 by bringing at least two cans of food per ticket along with their ID to the box office beginning at 4 p.m. to purchase tickets in person. Cash only, discount not available online, over the phone, or in advance. All food products benefit food banks in Ross County. Not valid for VIP tickets. Call 740-775-0700 for more details. Shout out to Brandon Smith for offering this fantastic deal to the community while helping people at the same time. Bravo sir.

Saturday

Steiner’s Speakeasy welcomes the Poverty String Band Trio from 7 to 10 p.m. Shawnee Lanes invites you to an 80s party featuring Emotional Jammage. Cindi Hedderson Whaley and Bill Scherer are bringing back the Fifty West Drum Circle at 6 p.m. The circle will be held outside on the patio and is a family/pet-friendly event. Their special guest facilitator is Iggy Garcia. The third annual Kenworth Truck Parade begins at dusk. Bring your family and your lawn chairs to watch over fifty Kenworth trucks roll down the streets of historic downtown Chillicothe.

Monday

Shawnee Lanes welcomes teens to their VIP Teen Rave, held in the VIP Lounge. The cost is $20 per teen, bowling and shoes included.

Looking ahead

More great comedy is coming your way on June 22 at The Pour House at Machinery Hall with Cincy’s Jay Armstrong and Misty Vaccariello. Hosted by me. Visit https://pour-house-at-machinery-hall-inc.square.site/ for your tickets to the only rooftop comedy show in Chillicothe.

Barn on Blain Comedy returns on July 13. Join us for headliner Mike Fields featuring Leyla Ingalls and Niki Shreves. Hosted by me, this event is BYOB. Up In Smoke food truck will be on location for your dining needs and will begin serving at 7 p.m. The show is 21 and up. Tickets are on Eventbrite and can be located by searching LoriG Comedy. Tables of eight and single tickets are being offered. Don’t miss the second show of the Barn on Blain Summer Comedy Series.

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: Library Summer Music Series will continue through July