In the midst of a snowstorm, Northeastern University (NU) students continued to celebrate Springfest on Tuesday night by flocking to a sold-out Blackman Auditorium to watch voice actors H. Jon Benjamin and Eugene Mirman perform a stand-up comedy show.
From bright colors of abstract digital prints to the smooth grain of wood sculptures, the XYZ exhibition hosted by Northeastern University’s (NU) student-run contemporary art group spark featured both two- and three-dimensional pieces.
Thursday, April 7
Donald Trump has made America reflect on the Muslim immigrant experience: Some have chosen to side with Trump in his criticism on the rate of Muslim immigration, while others have embraced immigrants with open arms. Because neither group has much information on the lives of American Muslims, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is bringing together a group of Muslim alumni and students for a lecture titled “Being Muslim in America (And MIT) in 2016” to explain how recent events have shaped public opinion of American Muslims and how people can combat existing discrimination. The panel will consist of Nazeem Mazen, Abubakar Abid and Layle Shaikley. 33 Massachusetts Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m.; free.
When beast coast rap trio Flatbush Zombies released its first mixtape, “D.R.U.G.S,” in 2012, it was everything you would have expected out of a project with such a name: Colorful, cocky and festive. While the mixtape itself was not as revolutionary as the trio may want you to believe, “D.R.U.G.S” proved to be a solid, entertaining listen from beginning to end. A subsequent sophomore mixtape titled “Better Off Dead” released the year after was still ambitious and featured much cleaner production. As a fan, I anticipated a new album coming soon. I didn’t know I was going to have to wait three years for it.
As men strutted down the runway in studded black heels to a remix of Halsey’s “New Americana,” Northeastern University’s (NU) student groups broke down gender stereotypes while raising money for charity.
As DJ Mesgo grinned in anticipation and punched a button on his soundboard, a heavy hip-hop track echoed through the room, reverberating through the bodies of the dancers and manifesting in dance.
On a foggy Friday night in Allston, Boston-based alternative rock band The Life Electric stood outside the Great Scott music venue, eagerly waiting to perform alongside groups Oh Mai and When Particles Collide.
This year’s Springfest, the annual week-long celebration hosted by the Council for University Programs (CUP), will bring music, comedy and festival-themed activities to campus.
Patient K.R. is one of the longest-staying patients I have cared for during my practicum at Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) in the respite unit. He is a 74-year-old Caucasian male with recently diagnosed (less than one year) end-stage lung cancer. He is a daily smoker (half a pack) and is thin and frail with disheveled white hair.
Event of the Week: Wednesday, April 6
Experience a new kind of group meditation at Swet Studio. Participants of of the class, Levitation, will be suspended from a hammock and guided through stretching and controlled breathing to a state of peace. Meditation is an amazing tool to relieve stress, but unfortunately, outside distractions and thoughts make it difficult to achieve this state. Located in the South End, Swet Studio provides a quiet space and expert teachers to help you forget about your worries and reach enlightenment. 480 Tremont St.; 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.; $28.
It is fitting that the Museum of Fine Arts’ (MFA) ambitious new exhibition titled “Megacities Asia” is also its largest contemporary art show to date. Megacities, metropolises with populations of 10 million or higher commonly found throughout Asia, are sprawling urban spaces; “Megacities Asia” occupies the entire museum, extends to its front lawn and throughout Boston.
Thursday, March 24
One of the Internet’s least-discussed contributions is the transformation of the pornography industry. In her lecture, “Playing with Sexnology,” psychiatrist and professor at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, Frances Bidga-Peyton will present the effects of online porn, which comprises 13 percent of Internet searches. She will discuss the neurochemistry of cyberporn use, sex differences, the dangers of porn and treatments for addiction. Cyberporn addicts are encouraged to come, as the lecture will also serve as a workshop to evaluate subconscious fantasies underlying porn addiction. 1581 Beacon St., Brookline; 7 – 8:30 p.m.; free.
