Looking for a cozy, creative space to work on your current WIP (work in progress) and meet awesome people? Come craft and socialize with us!

Whether you're knitting, scrapbooking, sketching, mending clothes, embroidery-ing, or just wanting to learn something new, grab your supplies and pull up a chair. Bring a project you’ve been meaning to finish, or just come hang out and get inspired in a low-pressure, welcoming social house vibe.

Event Details:

When: Every 2nd & 4th Friday

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: Big Run Kava Bar (72 N Court St, Athens, OH)

Drinks & Snacks: Sip on fresh kava, specialty teas, cold brew, and local pastries while you work!

Cost: Free to attend! Just bring your craft of choice and your cozy Friday energy.

Things are getting spooky on Court Street every single Wednesday night this October! Gather your squad, put your brainpower to the test, and sip on your favorite kava, coffee, or tea while competing for top bragging rights. Hosted by Clara Patra's, we’re bringing you a full month of killer Halloween-themed trivia!

OCTOBER TRIVIA SCHEDULE 🗓️

• 🧛 10/7: Trivia w/ a VAMP

• 🧠 10/14: GGG-General

• 🔪 10/21: Camp Quiztal Lake

• 🧟 10/28: Night of the Living Trivia

EVENT DETAILS

• 🗓 When: Every Wednesday Night in October

• ⏰ Time: Starts at 7:00 PM

• 📍 Location: Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

• 🎙 Hosted By: Clara Patra's

Grab a seat early, order your drinks, and get ready for a scary good time!

est your brainpower, flex your niche knowledge, and grab a shell with us every single Wednesday night! We’re teaming up with Clara Patra’s to bring you five rounds of trivia, great drinks, and ultimate bragging rights on Court Street.
Whether you're a pop culture expert, a history buff, or just here for the drinks and social vibes, assemble your dream team (or come solo) and show us what you've got.
September Theme Schedule:
9/2: General Trivia
9/9: The Appalachian World
9/16: General Trivia
9/23: On the Silver Screen
9/30: General Trivia
Event Details:
Time: 7:00 PM (Get here early to grab a table!)
Location: Big Run Kava Bar (72 N Court St, Athens, OH)
Hosted By: Clara Patra’s
Entry: 100% FREE to play!
Fuel your trivia team with cold brew, specialty teas, fresh kava shells, and local snacks while you play.

Join us for an evening of insight, intuition, and good vibes with Intuitive Tarot by Lacey Jae 🌙

🗓 August 28th
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens

Whether you’re looking for clarity or a deeper dive, Lacey offers:
✨ $15 Clarity Readings
✨ $25 In-Depth Readings

Plus—enjoy a drink discount when you purchase a reading ☕🌿

Come sip, relax, and see what the cards have in store for you 🔮

Bring a friend or come solo—everyone is welcom

SUNDAY BRUNCH IS COMING TO COURT STREET! 🥐✨

Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM! We are teaming up with two amazing local favorites, Happy Snacking Athens and Flour & Thyme, to bring you an incredible collaborative brunch menu!

What to expect: 🥐 Fresh, handcrafted pastries from Flour & Thyme 🥪 Delicious savory brunch eats from Happy Snacking Athens 🍹 A special Non-Alcoholic Bloody Mary Bar ☕️ Your favorite coffee, tea, and botanical drinks from Big Run Kava Bar

📍 72 N Court St, Athens, OH ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

What could be better than sipping your favorite craft drink while hanging out with adorable, adoptable cats?

We are teaming up with Feral Ladies Cat Rescue to host a special Cats & Coffee Adoption Event right here at Big Run Kava Bar! Whether you are looking to expand your family or just want to spend your Saturday surrounded by sweet kitties while enjoying delicious drinks, we would love to see you.

📍 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, August 22nd

• Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Big Run Kava Bar (72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701)

• Partner Rescue: Feral Ladies Cat Rescue (Hocking County)

✨ What to Expect

• Meet & Greet: Spend time with adorable, adoptable cats looking for their forever homes.

• Same-Day Adoptions: Ready to fall in love? Same-day adoptions are available!

• Fully Fixed & Ready: All cats available for adoption are spayed/neutered and ready to go home with you.

• Drinks & Vibes: Grab your go-to coffee, tea, or botanical drink while you meet the rescue team and the cats.

Get ready to yell "BINGO!" and take home some gorgeous new green companions.

We are teaming up with our amazing local friends at Lucy's Greenhaus for a night of cozy cafe vibes, delicious craft drinks, and fantastic plant prizes! Whether you are a seasoned plant parent with a jungle in your living room or just trying to keep your very first pothos alive, this night is for you.

The Details
When: Thursday, August 20th at 6:00 PM

Where: Big Run Kava Bar (72 N Court St, Athens, OH)

Choose Your Experience
We want everyone to be able to hang out, so we have two ways you can join the fun:

The VIP Ticket ($30): Want to level up your night and guarantee your spot? Upgrade to a VIP Ticket! Your ticket includes a specialty Big Run craft drink, a premium hand-picked succulent from Lucy's Greenhaus to take home, and guaranteed table seating for the entire event.

Seats Are Limited – You Must RSVP!
To ensure we have enough scorecards and plants for everyone, space is limited and registration is required.

To lock in your spot: Drop us an email at athens@bigrunkavabar.com.

Come sip some kava, hang out with the community, and win some plants. We can't wait to see you all on Court Street!

Ready to step into an enchanted forest for an evening? 🌲🍄✨ Turn a mundane Monday night into a cozy, creative escape right in the heart of town.

We are thrilled to host local artist Mo Jeffries at Big Run Kava Bar for a magical Paint & Sip Night on Monday, July 20th at 7:00 PM! Mo will guide you step-by-step through painting your very own whimsical, glowing mushroom masterpiece. Absolutely zero painting experience is required—whether you're a seasoned artist or haven't picked up a brush since middle school, you'll leave with a beautiful canvas you're proud to hang up.

Skip the loud, chaotic weeknight bar scene. Settle into our comfortable, moody dark lounge, listen to great music, and enjoy a warm, supportive, and completely alcohol-free environment. It’s the perfect setting for a unique date night, a creative evening with friends, or a relaxing solo treat to kickstart your week.

✨ What’s Included in Your Ticket ($30):

• 🖌️ A fully guided painting class led by Mo Jeffries.

• 🎨 All materials provided (canvas, easel, premium paints, and brushes).

• 🎟️ A Drink Ticket included with your entry! Sip on a craft specialty coffee, a vibrant matcha, or a deeply relaxing, clear-headed botanical kava pour while you paint.

🗓️ The Details at a Glance

• 📅 When: Monday, August 17th

• ⏱️ Time: 7:00 PM sharp

• 🎨 The Theme: Whimsical Mushrooms in the Woods

• 📍 Where: Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

• 💵 Cost: $30 per person (Includes all supplies + a drink!)

📩 How to Reserve Your Spot (Required!)

Spaces for our workshops are limited so everyone has plenty of elbow room to paint. Because materials are prepared in advance, you must lock in your spot ahead of time!

👉 To register, send an email to:athens@bigrunkavabar.com ---

Gather your creative crew, email us to save your seats, and let’s make Monday the best night of the week. 🤍

ClaraPatra will hosting a kava "yard sale". Clearing things out and bringing the community together for a laid-back Sunday Yard Sale at the kava bar!

Sunday, August 9th
10 AM – 1 PM
72 N Court St, Athens, OH

Come hang, sip, and shop a mix of:
Unique finds
Clothes, decor, and random treasures
Local goodies and surprises

Whether you’re looking to snag a deal or just want a chill Sunday morning with good vibes and good drinks — this is your spot.

Grab a kava or coffee, browse the tables, and stay awhile

Welcome to Open Mic Night at Big Run Kava Bar: Coffee & Tea Social House, hosted by the amazing Savanna Rion! Every single Tuesday night throughout July, we are opening up our floor for the Athens community to share their voice. Whether you want to sing an acoustic set, inspire us with a story, speak your mind through poetry, or perform stand-up—our stage is yours.

Big Run is dedicated to providing an intentional, cozy, and entirely alcohol-free alternative nightlife scene. If you’ve been looking for a warm, supportive environment to overcome your stage fright, share a new piece you've been working on, or simply unwind on our velvet couches while listening to awesome live performances, you belong here.

Looking for the perfect Friday night vibe on Court Street without the chaotic bar crowds? We’ve got you covered.

Join us at Big Run Kava Bar for an intimate evening of live music featuring the incredibly talented Cooper of Redbud! Drop in, grab a cozy spot on our couches, and wind down to some amazing local tunes.

Whether you’re catching up with friends, treating yourself to a late-night study break, or looking for a premium alcohol-free nightlife experience, our doors are open to everyone. Pair the music with your choice of our bold espresso drinks, aromatic chais, or one of our signature frothed botanical kava martinis for the ultimate relaxed, clear-headed buzz.

When: Friday, July 24th

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where: Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Admission: FREE entry! (A tip jar will be available—artist donations are highly appreciated to support local music!)

Are you ready for a mid-summer plot twist?

Get your team together and prepare your brain cells for a little intrigue. This week (Wednesday, July 22nd), we are mixing things up at Big Run Kava Bar with an incredibly unique theme: Mystery Mango trivia! What's the mystery? You’ll have to show up to find out. Expect a juicy mix of questions that will keep your crew guessing until the final round, all handled by our fantastic weekly host, Clara L.

If you’ve been looking for a different kind of weeknight vibe in uptown Athens, this is it. Skip the crowded, sticky bar scene and settle into our cozy couches for an intentional, high-vibe, completely alcohol-free evening. Show up with your ultimate trivia squad, or come solo and we’ll plug you right into a team!

To help you unlock those hidden memory banks, our baristas will be serving up our signature craft menu all night. Keep your focus sharp with a precision-poured local espresso or our velvety Tokyo Fog, or ease the mid-week tension with a deeply relaxing, clear-headed botanical kava pour like The Grounded Martini.

When: Wednesday, July 22nd

Time: 7:00 PM sharp

This Week's Theme: Mystery Mango Trivia

Host: Clara L.

Where: Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

Admission: Free to play!

Welcome to Open Mic Night at Big Run Kava Bar: Coffee & Tea Social House, hosted by the amazing Savanna Rion! Every single Tuesday night throughout July, we are opening up our floor for the Athens community to share their voice. Whether you want to sing an acoustic set, inspire us with a story, speak your mind through poetry, or perform stand-up—our stage is yours.

Big Run is dedicated to providing an intentional, cozy, and entirely alcohol-free alternative nightlife scene. If you’ve been looking for a warm, supportive environment to overcome your stage fright, share a new piece you've been working on, or simply unwind on our velvet couches while listening to awesome live performances, you belong here.

Survived Athens Brew Week? Your body (and your head) might be begging for a little reset.

Skip the morning hangover and wrap up the week the right way! Join us at Big Run Kava Bar on Court Street for Brunch After Brews—the ultimate Sunday afternoon neighborhood recovery pop-up.

We’ve teamed up with two incredible local favorites to bring you a premium, collaborative comfort-food experience that will completely refuel your system. No alcohol, no dynamic noise—just amazing community vibes, cozy couches, and killer flavors.

When: Sunday, July 19th

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Where: Big Run Kava Bar | 72 N Court St, Athens, OH 45701

The All-Star Local Lineup
Flour & Thyme Micro-Bakery: Serving up the flakiest, freshest scratch-made artisan pastries, croissants, and baked goods to hit uptown.

Happy Snacking Athens: Delivering incredible, wholesome, and savory local food items designed to give your body the exact fuel it needs.

Big Run Kava Bar: Crafting our signature lineup of specialty sober drinks! From rich espresso creations and velvety spiced chais to deeply relaxing, refreshing botanical kava mocktails to get you perfectly grounded.

Invite the Crew
Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to study, a place to recap the weekend with friends, or just need a massive pastry and a caffeine fix, we’ve got a seat saved for you.

Get ready for a night of sparkle, craft drinks, and lucky card counts!

We are hosting a special Clara Patra Bingo Night at the bar! We’re bringing you a night packed with great music, amazing community vibes, and a chance to take home some beautiful accessories and prizes. Pop in after work, bring your friends, and let’s see who can hit a winning streak!

The Details
When: Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 PM

Where: Big Run Kava Bar (72 N Court St, Athens, OH)

The VIP Ticket ($30): Want to guarantee the perfect view and a little extra swag? Upgrade to our VIP Ticket package! Your ticket includes a specialty Big Run craft drink, a custom custom keychain to take home, and guaranteed table seating for the whole night.

Space is Limited – Reserve Your Spot!
To help us keep seating organized and make sure we have enough gear for everyone, registration is required.

How to RSVP: Send a quick email to athens@bigrunkavabar.com.

Looking for the ultimate mid-week reset? Grab your smartest friends (or show up solo and join a team!) and head uptown for a classic Wednesday night showdown on Court Street.

Join us at Big Run Kava Bar for our weekly Trivia Night, hosted by the wonderful Clara L.! Wednesday, July 15th, we are back with a classic General Knowledge night.

We are proud to offer a unique, intentional, and entirely alcohol-free nightlife experience right here in Athens. It’s the perfect alternative lounge vibe to hang out, laugh, and get a little competitive without the loud, chaotic bar scene.

While you play, our barista will be serving up the perfect fuel to keep your brain firing. Treat yourself to a late-night caffeine fix with our specialty craft coffees (like the Honey Shaken Espresso or Tokyo Fog), or wind down with our deeply relaxing, clear-headed botanical kava mocktails like The Grounded Martini.

Welcome to Open Mic Night at Big Run Kava Bar: Coffee & Tea Social House, hosted by the amazing Savanna Rion! Every single Tuesday night throughout July, we are opening up our floor for the Athens community to share their voice. Whether you want to sing an acoustic set, inspire us with a story, speak your mind through poetry, or perform stand-up—our stage is yours.

Big Run is dedicated to providing an intentional, cozy, and entirely alcohol-free alternative nightlife scene. If you’ve been looking for a warm, supportive environment to overcome your stage fright, share a new piece you've been working on, or simply unwind on our velvet couches while listening to awesome live performances, you belong here.

Ready for the sweetest night out in Athens? 🌸🎂

We are teaming up with the incredibly talented Flour & Thyme Micro-Bakery to bring you a cozy, creative, and delicious evening at the lounge! Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun outing with your friends, or just want to treat yourself to a new skill, this hands-on workshop is the perfect mid-week escape.

During this workshop, you will get to decorate your very own beautiful mini cake! Choose between a decadent chocolate cake or a classic vanilla cake base, and let your creativity run wild with professional tools and gorgeous botanical decorations.

Skip the loud bar scene and spend your Thursday evening inside our warm, dark-mode lounge. You’ll get to listen to great music, chat with fellow community members, and create a edible masterpiece in a completely sober, safe space.

✨ What’s Included in Your Ticket ($45):

• 🍰 Your own mini cake to decorate, take home, and enjoy (Choose chocolate or vanilla!).

• 🎨 All cake decorating materials (frosting, piping bags, and beautiful botanical toppings).

• 🎟️ A Regular Drink Ticket to use at the Big Run bar while you create! Fuel your inner artist with a craft specialty coffee, an artisan tea, or a relaxing botanical kava cocktail.

Are you an absolute donkey when it comes to restaurant fails? It’s time to find out if your team is a culinary masterpiece or a total disaster.

Join us at Big Run Kava Bar for our weekly Wednesday night ritual, hosted by the lovely Clara L.! This week (Wednesday, July 8th), we are diving headfirst into the dramatic, stressful, and endlessly meme-able world of Kitchen Nightmares. (And yes, you can absolutely call your teammates an "idiot sandwich" if they get an answer wrong).

As always, we’re proud to offer the perfect mid-week escape and an alcohol-free alternative nightlife scene right here on Court Street. Bring your crew, claim a cozy couch, and put your brain to the test in a relaxed, high-vibe space.

While Clara handles the questions, our baristas will be serving up your favorite brain fuel—from rich Silver Bridge espresso drinks and artisan teas to our deeply relaxing, clear-headed botanical kava mocktails to take the edge off a stressful round.

An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spaWelcome to Open Mic Night at Big Run Kava Bar: Coffee & Tea Social House, hosted by the amazing Savanna Rion! Every single Tuesday night throughout July, we are opening up our floor for the Athens community to share their voice. Whether you want to sing an acoustic set, inspire us with a story, speak your mind through poetry, or perform stand-up—our stage is yours.

Big Run is dedicated to providing an intentional, cozy, and entirely alcohol-free alternative nightlife scene. If you’ve been looking for a warm, supportive environment to overcome your stage fright, share a new piece you've been working on, or simply unwind on our velvet couches while listening to awesome live performances, you belong here.rk new ideas.