December 3 Wednesday The Christian Student Union, Agape Christian Fellowship, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship and ENUFF are sponsoring an Open Mic Night in the Stetson East lobby at 7 p.m. Anyone who would like to perform can call ext. 8295 and leave a message for Chrissy with contact information. If there are open spots, people who wish to perform can also sign up at the event.
December 4 Thursday The Institute on Urban Health Research, the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, the Middle East Center for Peace Culture and Development, the Jewish Studies Program, Bouve College of Health Sciences and the Provost’s Office invite you to Bridges for Peace. The second part of the symposium will feature Abdessalam Najjar and Eitan Kremer, who will speak about their village, Neve Shalom/Wahat al-Salam, where Jewish and Palestinian families have lived and worked together as equals for more than 25 years. The event is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 450 Dodge Hall. For more information contact Mathea Quinones at [email protected] or call ext. 7621.
December 5 Friday This is the last day to donate to the Holiday Toy Drive. Monetary donations, new toys and books for all ages will be accepted. Items can be dropped off at Government Relations ‘ Community Affairs (304 Columbus Place) or at Student Affairs (104 Ell Building). For more information, please contact Loni Segall or Lisa Strack at ext. 5805. or e-mail [email protected].
Former Comic View host D.L. Hughley will be at The Comedy Connection for various showtimes. Tickets are $33. Call The Comedy Connection at (617) 248-9700 for more information.
The Islamic Society of Northeastern University will be hosting a lecture at 6 p.m. in 318, 320 and 322 CSC entitled “Understanding Muslim-West Relations: Building Bridges ‘ Building a Better Future.” The speaker will be Arshad Khan, the author of the book “Understanding Muslim-West Alienation: Building a Better Future.” Pizza and refreshments will be served E-mail [email protected] for more information.
The National Center of Afro-American Artists’ is presenting “Black Nativity” at 7:30 p.m. at Tremont Temple, Converse Hall, 88 Tremont Street. Tickets are available at the door or by calling (617) 423-6398. Visit www.blacknativity.org for more information.
December 6 Saturday “Gift It Up!” announces its Boston area Alternative Gift Fair at the Arlington Street Church from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Gift It Up!” provides attendees the experience of a festive holiday marketplace featuring opportunities to contribute to a wide range of non-profit organizations on behalf of loved ones. For more information, contact Cindy Chang at (617) 448-2152 or e-mail [email protected].
The Northeastern Choral Society, conducted by Professor Josh Jacobson presents “Glorious Music for Chorus and Brass Instruments” at 8 p.m. at St. Ann’s Parish on Gainsborogh Street. Tickets are $10 for the public, $5 for students with ID. Call ext. 3635 for more information.
Ongoing Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam will be in town until Dec. 14 at the Colonial Theatre. Tickets are $23-$63. For ticket information visit www.ticketmaster.com. Or call the Colonial Theatre at (617) 426-9366.
