This weekend in Portsmouth, OH

Explore local heritage at a History Fair at Shawnee State University, featuring opportunities for those interested in preserving history and genealogy. Learn what Scioto County has to offer for family researchers and local history advocates.

A weekly gathering at The Nook & Cranny brings fiber arts together with hot drinks and friendly conversation. Bring a work in progress, whether knitting, embroidery, or another fiber craft, and enjoy local coffee and seasonal snacks in a welcoming setting. There is no set agenda, only time to stitch, chat, and share creativity with others.

This beginner friendly sewing class welcomes those with no prior experience and focuses on the basics, including how to operate a sewing machine, use rotary cutters, rulers and templates, and calculate fabric needs to reduce waste while learning common sewing terms. The course leads to a finished quilt as the final project. Please bring a sewing machine and scissors. The quilt requires 12 fat quarters, and fabrics can be selected from a large in-store assortment. The class fee is $10 each week. For questions, call 606-393-3994.

The 1st Annual Pet Halloween Costume Contest takes place at Branhams Pets in the Camp Landing Entertainment District in Ashland, Kentucky. Costumed pets take center stage for a lighthearted showdown, featuring prizes, complimentary samples, and plenty of fun for those who enter.

An annual trunk-or-treat event returns.

The second annual Harvest Hoopla features Excavation Station at Wildwood Baptist Church in Ashland, Kentucky. Connected with the church family and children's ministry, this harvest celebration is for all ages.

Musicians from the community perform live, highlighting local talent. A showcase of homegrown music.

Notre Dame Schools revives Casino Night, presented by the Development Office and the Athletic Department. The evening includes roulette, blackjack, poker, craps, and slot machines, plus signature cocktails, small bites, and a reverse raffle. Partnering with VIP Casino Events from Columbus, Ohio, the event features professional dealers and real gaming tables to create a full Vegas-style atmosphere at Notre Dame.

Enjoy a dinner and comedy night at The Portsmouth Brewing Company with the Midwest Comedy Tour. Settle in with a pre-set menu and favorite drinks while a lineup of comedians takes the stage. The tour’s founders, Austin Robertson, a nationally touring comic known for voiceover work, host of Trippin’ with Austin and Angela, writer for Blaze TV’s Normal World, and 2018 second place finalist in the Funniest Person in Ohio competition, and Becky Thompson, co-founder of the tour, a finalist in the Funniest Person in Ohio competition and featured in the satirical journal The Belladonna, appear alongside special guest comics. Expect fresh material and new faces, since no two shows are exactly alike. Please note that the performance includes adult content and language.

A spirited screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show takes place at Shawnee State University in the Flohr Lecture Hall, inviting an interactive night of singing, dancing, laughter, and audience participation. Costumes are encouraged, whether you channel a favorite character, embrace your quirkiest self, or wear whatever feels fabulous, and quiet behavior is playfully discouraged in favor of full participation. Admission is free. The Wyld and Wonderful Untamed Thang shadowcast from Huntington, WV will be on hand to boost the energy and offer prop bags for purchase at the event, with additional sales earlier in the day at The Landing in Portsmouth. This presentation is officially licensed by Criterion Pictures. Sponsors include The Landing in Portsmouth, Trillium Project, Portsmouth Pride, Ryan Ottney, Eric Graf, Ali Hull, and Leigh Anne Smith. Community partners include Shawnee State University Student Programming Board and The Wyld and Wonderful Untamed Thang.

Pickletown hosts a high-energy rock show built for anyone ready to get their rock on. Expect an amped set with big energy from start to finish.