Get Out!
Despite the heavy workload, some still find that they have free time on their hands when the weekend rolls around. If you’re one of those people, here are some events you should definitely check out.
FRIDAY
"That Room Deco Thing": Did you miss out on the first Dorm Decorating Workshop? Does your room still look depressing? Go make decorations for your room with the Harvard Art Society.
Free!
7-9pm @ Adams Art Space
Arts supplies and snacks provided
The #1 Show Show: After a long and potentially stressful week (midterms already?!) treat yourself to a laugh at a show by the Harvard University Stand-Up Comics Society (HUSUCS).
Free!
8pm @ Cabot Theater
Afropolitan: Want to escape the Harvard bubble this weekend and even meet some other college students? How about heading to the Big Apple for Columbia University’s annual African night and after party?
$10 (not including transport costs to NYC)
8-11pm @ Roone Arledge Auditorium, Columbia University
Housing arrangements for Friday night will be made for Harvard Students.*
African cuisine included in ticket price (dinner at 7:15)
*Contact HASA for more details
Oktoberfest: You don’t have to be 21 to get in the spirit of Okoberfest. Join the College Events Board (CEB) at the Queen’s Head for music and free food and drink.
Free! (First-come, first-serve)
9-11:59pm @ Cambridge Queens Head
Performances by the Dean's List and others
Free food and drink
"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides": Didn’t want to spend money to see the latest installment of the Pirates’ franchise? Well don’t. Even if it’s as awful as the critics say, it will still give you something to talk about. Go to the next Cinema 1636 screening Sponsored by the CEB and the Office of Student Life (OSL)
Free! (HUID required)
10-11:59pm @ Science Center B
SATURDAY
Field Hockey vs. Brown: Help cheer on The Crimson in another win against Brown. Plus free t-shirts for first 50 students. Who doesn’t like free stuff?
Free (HUID required)
12pm @ Jordan Field
I <3 the 90s: Some of you might not actually remember the 90s (You were born in 1994?!). But that shouldn’t stop you from heading to the annual 90s themed dance party. Plus it will give you an excuse to unabashedly dance to The Spice Girls.
$7 at door or Harvard Box Office (HUID required)
10pm-2am @ Pfoho Dining Hall
Sharon Van Etten concert and talk: A serious subject for the weekend but important nonetheless. Listen to some free live music and enjoy some real conversations at the Kick-off Event for Harvard's Dating Violence Awareness Month.
Free!
8pm @ SOCH Room 104
Finale’s dessert and coffee provided