Matters of Graves Importance: Trivia, darts, karaoke and more events this week

Ok look, I know weird things happen all over the state. Chillicothe gets its fair share of press for some of the outlandish things that happen here but so far this week I’ve read a social media post about alleged drug paraphernalia found on a quesadilla at a gas station restaurant and I also read about a woman in Circleville who called 911 because her DoorDash was delivered to the wrong apartment.

Hey. Ohio. Let's lay off of Chillicothe for the rest of the week Ok? We are good. Other goodness can be found in the events happening in Ross County. Keep reading.

Trivia is the theme for Thursday night in our area. Old Capitol Brewing will hold their trivia at 6:30 p.m. and the theme is “Music Through the Years” with a round of Name That Tune. Dickey's Barbecue starts Name That Tune at 6 p.m. I will be hosting trivia at Stockroom601 in Jackson at 7:30 p.m. If darts are what you are looking for, Mikey's Sports Bar is starting a blind draw at 8 p.m.

Friday Karaoke with Cameron Mitchell returns to the Dock at Water. Shawn Avery brings country music to the Mikey’s Sports Bar at 8 p.m. and Flashback takes the Old Capitol Brewing stage at 7 p.m. The Winter Dart Tournament at Fifty West begins at 7 p.m. and is open to players of all skill levels. Admission is $5 per person and the winner will take home 80% of the prize pool while second place will receive 20%.

Wagner’s Roadhouse welcomes one of my favorites, Zac McFadden, on Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. The Basement Collective will appear at Steiner’s Speakeasy for a no cover music night. Peach Jam is making their debut performance at the Pour House at Machinery Hall. Call 740-771-4770 to book your table for this 7:30 p.m. performance. Don’t forget to swing by Mikey’s for karaoke with Fire and Ice happening until 1 a.m.

On Fat Tuesday head to Steiner’s Speakeasy for their celebration with the Goosetown Astonishers. They will be serving a special cocktail menu and king cake.

Remember to join me for trivia every Wednesday at The Pour House at Machinery Hall at 8 p.m. It is free to play and your team could win up to $40 in PH gift cards. Cameron Mitchell takes the trivia reins on the last Wednesday of the month.

Looking ahead…LoriG Comedy and Salon Niche present comedy with me on Sunday, February 26th at 7 p.m. I am super pumped to be collabing with Nikki Planton for this fun night to welcome you to her "new to her" salon. I also love the idea of performing in a non-traditional setting. Seating is extremely limited so do not delay. Tickets are $15 single/$25. Call or text 740-649-6006 to purchase.

The Paul Francis Quartet will perform on Saturday, February 25 at the Majestic Theatre Chillicothe. Tickets are available on the theatre website. Grammy Award winning drummer, educator, and Chillicothe native Francis is featured on the Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett album “Cheek to Cheek.” Paul has recorded and/or performed with Stevie Wonder, Jose Feliciano, Jim Belushi, Molly Ringwald, Megan Hilty, The Rockettes, Ralph Lalama, Brian Newman, Rich Little, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, and The Albany Symphony Orchestra.

The Renaissance Singers will perform their annual cabaret on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. and on the 26 at 2 p.m. at the Chillicothe Civic Theatre. Call or text Trish at 740-412-1529 for tickets. Tickets are $20 for the variety show and include heavy d'oeuvres.

Until next time. I hope to see you out and laughing.

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