Boston Phoenix media critic Dan Kennedy, a Northeastern University graduate, will speak about his new book, “Little People: Learning to See the World Through my Daughter’s Eyes” Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Art Studio in the Curry Student Center. The event is sponsored by the School of Journalism and refreshments will be served.
Ongoing
The Boston Jewish Film Festival will present 18 films at the Museum of Fine Arts beginning Thurs., Nov. 6 with “Samy and I” and ending Sun., Nov. 16 with “Almost Peaceful.” Call (617) 267-9300 or visit mfa.org for more information.
Nathan Lane, of Broadway’s “The Producers,” is starring in “Butley” from now until Sun., Nov. 30 at The Huntington Theatre Company, 264 Huntington Ave. Tickets start at $14 and are available by calling the box office at (617) 266-0800. Showtimes are Mon. through Thurs. at 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sat. and Sun. at 2 p.m.
“Shear Madness” is a comedic murder mystery play where the audience figures out who commits a murder. Performances are held at the Charles Street Playhouse at 74 Warrenton Street (near the Boylston T stop). Tickets are $34 and can be purchased at the box office or by calling (617) 426-5225.
November 5, Wednesday
Latin American Student Organization (LASO) is presenting, “Xcaping Rape: Breaking the Barriers of Ignorance” which will introduce the new Coordinator of Sexual Assault Services Laura Weiss, at the Egan Raytheon Amphitheater from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call ext. 5845.
Council for University Programming (CUP) will present a free movie premiere of “Winter Break,” at 8 p.m. at afterHOURS. E-mail [email protected] or call ext. 4336 for more information. “Healthy Choices: Combating the Freshman 15” is a seminar where students will be shown how to make healthy food and lifestyle choices within their meal plans and guidelines for eating in general. Students don’t need to be freshmen to attend. The seminar will be from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Levine Marketplace in Stetson East. There will be free giveaways and prizes. E-mail [email protected] or call ext. 2530 for more information.
November 6, Thursday
“Healthy Choices: Combating the Freshman 15” is a seminar where students will be shown how to make healthy food and lifestyle choices within their meal plans and guidelines for eating in general. Students don’t need to be freshmen to attend. The seminar will be from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. at Levine marketplace in Stetson East. There will be free giveaways and prizes. E-mail [email protected] or call x2530 for more information.
November 7, Friday
Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting for Godot,” a tragicomedy in two acts, featuring NU students and alumnus will be performed at Blackman Auditorium on Fri., Nov. 7 and Sat., Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $15 for faculty, staff and alumni and $10 for NU students. For more information and ticket sales, call ext. 2247. “Lost Pilot” will be performing with “Explosions in the Sky,” “Lazarus” and “Zykos” at 9 p.m. at T.T. the Bears on 10 Brookline Street in Central Square in Cambridge. Call (617) 492-0082 for ticket information. Harlow Robinson, a history and modern languages professor at NU, will moderate a panel discussion, “Dancing Through Time: The Kirov, St. Petersburg and Ballet into the 21st Century” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Shubert Theatre at 265 Tremont St. Admission is free. The NU community is invited to celebrate Thanksgiving together in an Interfaith Service on Wed., Nov. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Sacred Space, 201 Ell Hall. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Spiritual Life Office at ext. 2728.
November 8, Saturday
“Lost Pilot” will be performing with “Explosions in the Sky,” “Lazarus” and “Zykos” at 9 p.m. at T.T. the Bears on 10 Brookline Street in Central Square in Cambridge. Call (617) 492-0082 for ticket information.
November 10, Monday
Harlow Robinson, a history and modern languages professor at NU, will moderate a panel discussion. “Dancing Through Time: The Kirov, St. Petersburg and Ballet into the 21st Century” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Shubert Theatre at 265 Tremont St. Admission is free.
Upcoming
The NU Community is invited to celebrate Thanksgiving together in an Interfaith Service on Wed., Nov. 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Sacred Space, 201 Ell Hall. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact the Spiritual Life office at ext. 2728.
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