Things to do: Explore Egypt and create your own artwork at Zanesville Museum of Art

The Zanesville Museum of Art is where it's at for Sunday Funday. Visit from 1 to 4 p.m. to learn about and explore the history of Ancient Egypt. The museum has numerous activities planned for the event including interactive tours, games, hands-on activities, face painting and more. Guests will even be able to create their very own Egyptian-inspired artwork. On display will be authentic Ancient Egyptian artifacts as well as artwork made locally that has been inspired by Egypt. While you're there, swing by the Great Gallery and visit the special exhibit Stronger Together: Four Women Who Inspire. The museum will have complimentary refreshments available, and there is no charge for this event. Registration is not required, and guests of all ages are welcome. For more information call 740-452-0741. Zanesville Museum of Art, 620 Military Road, Zanesville.

Benefit for Craig Berry

Head to The Barn as they host a benefit for Zanesville local Craig Berry. The event will run all day on Saturday. He was recently diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer and died on Feb. 3. There will be an auction during the event as well as a 50/50 drawing. Live music will provided throughout the day. Hunter Lepi will perform at noon, Brandon Middleton at 2:15 p.m., Eric Atkinson at 4:30 at p.m., and Project Delta Live at 7 p.m. For more information or to make an auction or monetary donation call 740-455-2276. The Barn, 1947 Linden Ave., Zanesville.

CHAIR-ity Auction

Pull up a seat and check out the Eastside Community Ministry chair auction. The live auction will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Colony Square Mall. Roughly 25 chairs will be auctioned off by Johnny Nolan. An online auction will accompany the event and can be viewed until 5 p.m. Feb. 24 by visiting www.auctionohio.com. To preview the items and vote for the People’s Choice award visit the mall from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22. The auction will feature decorated chairs of all types, including rocking chairs, kitchen chairs, children’s chairs, computer chairs, recliners and more. For more information call 740-452-7519. Colony Square Mall, 3575 Maple Ave., Zanesville.

Comedy show for pottery festival

The Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival will host its fourth annual Comedy Night at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the EagleSticks Golf Club. The show will benefit the annual festival and will feature comedians Mike Merk and Terry McNeely as the headliner. The doors are scheduled to open at 6 p.m., tickers are limited. Tickets can be purchased at the Crooksville branch of the Community Bank for $25. For more information email potteryfestival@yahoo.com or reach out to the festival organizers on the Facebook page. EagleSticks Golf Club is located at 2655 Maysville Pike, Zanesville.

Antique appraisal fair

If you've ever watched the Antiques Roadshow and thought about what your treasured heirlooms could be worth, here's your chance to find out. The Licking County Historical Society will host an antique appraisal fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Guests are invited to bring items to be appraised for $5 per item, with historical society members each receiving one free appraisal. Doing the appraisals will be Craig Connelly. The event will be held in the historic Buckingham House. For more information call 740-345-4898. Buckingham Meeting House, 5 N. Sixth St., Newark.

This article originally appeared on Zanesville Times Recorder: Zanesville Museum of Art offers Sunday Funday with a focus on Egypt