Compiled by Rebecca Sirull, News Staff
Event of the Week: Saturday, Oct. 19
Come experience an age-old Boston tradition and join the throngs of spectators at the Head of the Charles Regatta. Thousands of rowers will fill the Charles River as they compete in over 30 events for different age groups and skill levels. Get a great view from the popular spectating stretch between the Anderson and Weeks bridges, or move further down the river and skip the crowds. Enjoy food stands, merchandise vendors and a festive atmosphere as you cheer on your favorite competitors, including the men’s and women’s Northeastern rowing teams. It’s the most im-port-ant boating event of the year. Charles River, Cambridge; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; free; hocr.org.
Thursday, Oct. 17
Be one of the first to experience the retrospective exhibit of renowned photographer and filmmaker Chris Marker on its opening night. Entitled “Chris Marker: Guillaume-Égypte,” the exhibit will contain notable media pieces from throughout Marker’s career, including his CD-ROM based work “Immemory” and three of his most famous photographic series. The night will begin with an opening reception at MIT, including a talk by curator João Ribas. Next, guests will move to the Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts at Harvard University for a free screening of “La Jetée,” Marker’s best-known film. 20 Ames St. Building E15, Cambridge; 5:30 – 8 p.m.; free; ves.fas.harvard.edu/marker.
Friday, Oct. 18
Become part of a global movement to promote good food and intellectual discussion at The Feast Boston. In cities around the world, people will meet up Friday for dinner and a conversation about one select topic. This year, they will answer the questions: “why is it so hard to turn what you learn in school into real-world skills?” and “how can we ensure that every young person in Massachusetts gains such real world skills to thrive in the workforce?” Bring some kind of food item to contribute to the potluck-style meal and be prepared for an enlightening and inspiring talk with some of the brightest minds in Boston. 101 Main St., Cambridge; 7 – 9 p.m.; free; thefeastboston.eventbrite.com.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Get a professionally led fitness class without the price tag. Public Body and South End Athletic Company join together to hold a free workout to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. Participants must bring a small toy as “admission” for the class, which will then be donated to children who have undergone MRI’s at the hospital. A team of Boston trainers work together to bring participants an energizing and motivating workout and help them accomplish their fitness goals. 652 Tremont St.; 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.; free; publicbodyoct20.eventbite.com.
Monday, Oct. 21
As a part of OUTober, which celebrates the LGBTQA community, Northeastern welcomes guest speaker George Takei. Best known for his role as Sulu in “Star Trek: The Original Series,” he has now gained Internet fame through his witty tweets and heartfelt Facebook posts. He often speaks out for civil rights, particularly for the LGBTQA community, and is known for his satirical PSAs, like the popular “It’s okay to be Takei.” Join Takei as he speaks about his upcoming Broadway musical “Allegiance” and the importance of social justice in today’s society. Free tickets are on myNEU. Blackman Auditorium; 6:30 p.m.; free; northeastern.edu/lgbtqa/events.
Tuesday, Oct. 22
Join Northeastern’s “Week for Peace” at one of several events with global hip-hop star, actor and human rights activist Emmanuel Jal. Entitled Music, Movement, and Self-Empowerment, this event provides participants with the opportunity to discuss world peace through musical and artistic expression. Jal is a former child soldier from Sudan who escaped through the desert and survived months of starvation and sickness. Despite the extreme adversity, Jal found a way to channel his experiences and emotions into music, spreading his message “We Want Peace” around the world. 40 Leon St.; 12 – 1 p.m.; free; northeastern.edu/ns4g/emmanuel-jal.
Wednesday, Oct. 23
Celebrate performing arts and support a fellow Boston school at the 17th annual Boston University Fall Fringe Festival. The festival aims to bring important theatrical pieces to life that are not often performed, helping to broaden the horizons of Boston’s student population. This Wednesday, the festival features “Back Bog Beast Bait,” an hour-long, one-act opera written by Sam Shepard and directed by Michael Hammond. The play tells the story of a two-headed “pig beast” that ravages the Louisiana countryside and the woman who tries to slay it. It’s sure to be a beastly good time. 264 Huntington Ave.; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.; $7; bostontheatrescene.com.
