Event of the Week ‘- Monday, March 2
‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ is a 1967 film by Stanley Kramer that takes on the topic of interracial dating when a white woman brings her black boyfriend home to meet her family. It was later redone, only the situation was spun around ‘- the family was black and the guest was white. The older version is playing at Coolidge Corner Theatre on Monday, March 2, along with a talk about unconscious bias with Harvard professor Mahzarin Banaji. 290 Harvard St. in Brookline; $9; 7 p.m.; 617-734-2500.
Thursday, February 26
Before going to the beach, it’s good to make a list of the necessary items to bring. Sunglasses, swimsuit, snacks, etc. Sunblock usually makes the list too, but does it make it onto the skin of all the beach-goers as often as it should? Probably not. That’s why the American Cancer Society is giving free skin screenings and good advice about how to properly protect your skin. Get checked in the Marino Center; 1 p.m.; eboard.ca[email protected].
Friday, February 27
It’s a known fact that when cool things are mixed with other cool things, even cooler things happen. Just a few examples:’ an Arnold Palmer (the delectable combination of lemonade and iced tea), a yin yang and anything with peanut butter and chocolate. It’s the same for Stephen Lynch, who has many feathers in his hat:’ comedian, musician, actor, etc. He’ll be at the Wilbur Theatre as a part of his 3 Balloons Tour. The theatre is located at 246 Tremont St.; $29 to $36; 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; 617-931-2000.
Saturday, February 28
Some debates rage on forever. Vanilla vs. Chocolate, Britney vs. Christina and Tom vs. Jerry. And now … Illustration vs. Photography:’ An Art Show to Benefit the Kick for Nick Foundation is bringing its duel to the forefront. Two reasons to go:’ Kick for Nick is a charity that sends soccer balls to Iraq, and it’s an evening of visual stimulation. Held at the Nile Lounge, 70 Brighton Ave. in Allston; free; 4 p.m.; 617-418-4173.
Sunday, March 1
Ever go to a restaurant and end up with a table full of appetizers? Who wants an entree, anyway? Nibbling on savory pre-meal snacks is often better than a heaping portion of pasta. Enjoy a similar pleasure at Boston Dinner Center’s DinnerFest 2009. Complete with appetizers from a slew of local restaurants and some raffles, the night is sure to entertain.’ And the proceeds benefit the center’s programs that assist people with HIV/AIDS. 28 Degrees at 1 Appleton St.; $20; 5 p.m.; 617-728-0728.
Monday, March 2
Atlas of Mud by Jennifer Fawcett is a play that’s an allegory for human causes of global warming. It’s important because it’s about global warming, but it’s also important because anything allegorical is usually mind-blowing. It also won the 2008 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival National Science Playwriting Award, which probably makes it more important. Go see it. Broad Institute at 7 Cambridge Center; free; 7 p.m.; 617-452-3000.
Tuesday, March 3
Bands rock, man! And Berklee College of Music is full of them, obviously. The school’s hip Cafe 939 showcases some of the best, and The Old Ceremony’s performance at the venue shouldn’t be any different. The band is said to use unconventional instrumentation and they’ve been featured in Paste Magazine’s list of the top albums of 2006. They’ll hit the stage with Nini & Ben and Zac Taylor & The Drugs. 939 Boylston St.; $12; 8 p.m.; 617-747-6038.
Wednesday, March 4
There are some collegiate summits that garner hordes of fans, like the Beanpot for instance. Another? The College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI) NorthBEAST Send-Off. It’s the launch pad for the CUPSI Invitational in Philadelphia, and will feature slam poetry teams from Emerson College, Hampshire College, Brandeis University and Berklee College of Music. The open poetry slam is off because of the event (darn!), so sit back and enjoy the show. 738 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge; $3; 8 p.m.; 617-354-2685.
