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Events and activities happening near you | GO 419 Weekend Rundown

There’s plenty of fun events happening near you this weekend!

TOLEDO, Ohio — No plans this weekend? No problem, WTOL 11 has you covered.

See the full GO 419 list of fun events below that are happening near you:

FRIDAY

African Drum Class and Jam | Collingwood Arts Center | 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Discover the rhythm of West African drumming and dance during the African Drum Class and Jam event. These expert-led classes offer lessons on the West African djembe and dun duns, teaching authentic music and techniques. 

Learn to play unique instruments, embrace the rhythm of dance, and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of African culture. For more information, click here

Art Loop: Poetry Slam | Collingwood Arts Center | 6 - 9 p.m. 

Celebrate spoken word and poetry during the Art Loop Poetry Slam at Collingwood Arts Center. This event spotlights talented local and regional poets and artists in a live poetry slam competition, complete with guest judges and top prizes. 

Performances begin promptly at 6 p.m. For more information, click here.

Phantom of the Universe | Ritter Planetarium | 7:30 - 9 p.m.

The University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium is showcasing Phantom of the Universe this weekend. The show reveals the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.” 

It touches on everything from astral choreography to a deep underground former gold mine and across space and time to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Admission is free for seniors, University of Toledo community members and children ages 3 and under. For more information, click here

SATURDAY

Toledo Walleye Country Night | Huntington Center | 7:15 a.m.

Grab your boots and flannels if you're heading to the Walleye game for the first-ever Country Night on Saturday. The first 1,200 fans to arrive will be given a special Walleye-branded cowboy hat. 

Local artist Ben Beallas will also perform country music at the Wetlands Bar in section 208. For tickets, click here

Rob Schneider: Rescue Husband tour | Stranahan Theater | 7 p.m. 

Get ready for a night of laughter as actor Rob Schneider brings his Rescue Husband comedy tour to the Stranahan Theater on Saturday. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show beginning at 7 p.m. For tickets, click here.

Hank Williams & My Honky Tonk Heroes | The Valentine Theatre | 8 p.m. 

If you're a fan of classic country music then you'll enjoy seeing Hank Williams & My Honky Tonk Heroes at The Valentine Theatre. This show pays tribute to and takes a nostalgic deep dive into Hank Williams and his influence on country music. For tickets, click here.

SUNDAY

Glass City Record Show | Knights of Columbus Hall | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

The Glass City Record Show takes place this Sunday. Explore tables filled with a selection of thousands of music. Discover new and pre-loved LPs, 45s, CDs, cassettes, memorabilia and even posters from tons of genres. 

The first 75 people that arrive in the door will receive a free record tote bag. For more information, click here

Christmas Market | Genoa, OH | 12 - 5 p.m. 

Get into the holiday spirit at the Makers On Main Christmas Market in Genoa. Enjoy a festive day filled with holiday cheer, featuring gift vendors, special appearances by Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday music, hot cocoa  and even a chili sampling contest. For more information, click here

Comedy special: Desi Banks | Toledo Funny Bone | 6 p.m.

Desi Banks is the ultimate triple threat – actor, stand-up comedian and podcaster who’s taking the entertainment world by storm. He’s performing shows at the Toledo Funny Bone this weekend. 

Banks has worked with some of the biggest stars in the industry, solidifying his status as a bona fide star. For tickets, click here

MONDAY (Veterans Day)

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Free admission for Veterans | Liberty Aviation Museum | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All weekend long through Veterans Day, the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton is giving veterans, active military and their immediate families free admission, as well as 20% off items in the gift shop. 

Visitors must present a valid military ID or proof of veteran status. For more information, click here

Free admission for Veterans | National Museum of the Great Lakes | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The National Museum of the Great Lakes is offering free museum admission to retired and active military members on Veterans Day. Visitors must present a valid military ID or proof of veteran status. For more information, click here

Dear Evan Hansen | The Valentine Theatre | 7:30 p.m. 

A performance of Dear Evan Hansen will be at The Valentine Theatre on Monday. A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. 

This deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it features Tony and Grammy award winners. For tickets, click here

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