ATHENS JAZZ FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2026
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LIBRARY PROGRAM
Nelsonville Public Library Presents "Sound-track or Jazz-Track?" Game Show Program
Did you know that some video game soundtracks and jazz music can sound similar? Think you can tell the difference?? Come out and put your ears to the test with our Sound-Track or Jazz-Track? game-show program!
Click for details.
Nelsonville Public Library - 95 W. Washington St. - Nelsonville, OH
4:00 PM
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PERFORMANCE
OU Jazz Faculty & Guests Present "Music of South America"
Join us for for the third installment of this VERY popular recital that will include music of Brazil, Columbia, Peru, and more! This performance is presented in conjunction with the 2026 Global Arts Festival.
Baker Center Theater, Ohio University
7:30 PM
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2026
**(scroll down for multiple events)**
LIBRARY PROGRAM
Nelsonville Public Library Presents "Sound-track or Jazz-Track?" Game Show Program
Did you know that some video game soundtracks and jazz music can sound similar? Think you can tell the difference?? Come out and put your ears to the test with our Sound-Track or Jazz-Track? game-show program!
Click for details.
Nelsonville Public Library - 95 W. Washington St. - Nelsonville, OH
4:00 PM
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PERFORMANCE
OU Jazz Faculty & Guests Present "Music of South America"
Join us for for the third installment of this VERY popular recital that will include music of Brazil, Columbia, Peru, and more! This performance is presented in conjunction with the 2026 Global Arts Festival.
Baker Center Theater, Ohio University
7:30 PM
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
JAM SESSION
Jam Session at Jackie O's Brewpub
Bring your horn and sit in with the house rhythm section, or simply come and enjoy a beverage and listen! This is a continuation of our weekly jam sessions, which are a great way to try out new tunes, expand your musical horizons, and meet like-minded jazz aficionados.
Jackie O's Brewpub - 24 W. Union St., Athens, OH
9 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Jam Session at Jackie O's Brewpub
Bring your horn and sit in with the house rhythm section, or simply come and enjoy a beverage and listen! This is a continuation of our weekly jam sessions, which are a great way to try out new tunes, expand your musical horizons, and meet like-minded jazz aficionados.
Jackie O's Brewpub - 24 W. Union St., Athens, OH
9 PM
FREE ADMISSION
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