The Week Ahead: February 13 to 20
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The Week Ahead: February 13 to 20
Our new weekly feature delivers a curated list of what’s coming up around campus, Boston, the country, and the world, so you can plan ahead
This is BU Today’s new weekly feature, The Week Ahead. Its aim is to help keep you informed of what’s coming up around campus, Boston, the country, and the world, with a curated list of interesting and notable happenings.
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Monday, February 13
On Beethoven, Blackness, and Belonging: Debating German Music across the Black Atlantic
Join Kira Thurman, an associate professor of history, German studies, and musicology at the University of Michigan, for BU’s 2023 Silas Peirce Lecture, “On Beethoven, Blackness, and Belonging: Debating German Music across the Black Atlantic.” She will discuss how African Americans have incorporated classical music into their lives throughout history and explore why African Americans perform a genre that some consider to be “white, elitist, and eurocentric.”
“On Beethoven, Blackness, and Belonging: Debating German Music across the Black Atlantic,” 6 to 8 pm, Tsai Performance Center. Find more information here.
Tuesday, February 14
Valentine’s Day 2023
Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day! Whether you are spending the holiday with a partner, friends, or yourself, why not grab a delicious meal at one of these five Boston-area restaurants? Two walk-in only spots, Lone Star Taco Bar in Allston and The Daily Catch in Brookline and the North End, make great options for a last-minute Valentine’s Day dinner. Prefer to stay in? Treat yourself to some local chocolate or practice some self-care.
Wednesday, February 15
BU Career Fair Spring 2023
Come network with employers and find an internship or job opportunity at the Career Fair Spring 2023. Hosted by the Center for Career Development, this in-person event is open to all BU students and alumni, regardless of major or class year. Be sure to dress professionally, polish your elevator pitch, and bring your résumé. If you want to be extra prepared, attend one of the CCD’s drop-in prep sessions or workshops held on February 13.
BU Career Fair, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm, George Sherman Union. Find more information here.
Virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair
Want to move off campus next year? Don’t miss BU’s Virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair, which will have information on pricing, availability, and floor plans and virtual tours of apartments near campus. Students can also chat live with property representatives and staff from BU Off-Campus Services. Registration is required to receive the event link.
Virtual Off-Campus Housing Fair, 4 to 5 pm, online. Find more information here.
Thursday, February 16
Secrets of the Sea: A Screening with Filmmaker Jonathan Bird
The New England Aquarium presents Secrets of the Sea: A Screening with Filmmaker Jonathan Bird as part of its free public lecture series at Simons Theatre. The 3-D film depicts life among more than 70 marine species, such as pygmy seahorses, opalescent squid, manta rays, and tiger sharks. It was filmed in several locations across the globe among them the Philippines, Mexico, Tahiti, Indonesia, Palau, Hawaii, and California.
Secrets of the Sea, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, New England Aquarium Simons Theatre. Find more information here.
Friday, February 17
The Dear Abbeys: Men Being Manly Philanthropy Show
Catch The Dear Abbeys, BU’s all-male a cappella group, at their annual philanthropy concert for various causes at Marsh Chapel. Last year, The Dear Abbeys teamed up with BU’s Sexual Assault Response & Prevention Center (SARP) and raised over $800, which was donated to help survivors of sexual assault.
The Dear Abbeys: Men Being Manly Philanthropy Show, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Marsh Chapel. Find more information here.
Boys II Men at MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Don’t miss the iconic R&B group Boys II Men perform at MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The Grammy Award–winning group has sold over 64 million albums during a 30-year career and are known for hits like “End of the Road,” “Motownphilly,” “One Sweet Day,” and “It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.” Purchase tickets here.
The Boys II Men concert, 8 pm, MGM Music Hall at Fenway. Find more information here.
Saturday, February 18
BU Barbell Dodgeball Tournament
Want to get active? Join the BU Barbell Club for a fun night of dodgeball at FitRec. Established in 2021, this all-inclusive club provides a social community for training enthusiasts and also offers fitness, weight training, and exercise science resources.
BU Barbell Dodgeball Tournament, 6 to 7:30 pm, FitRec. Find more information here.
Sunday, February 19
Jado Jehad by Fatima A. Maan
Boston Playwrights’ Theatre presents Jado Jehad, a new play by Fatima A. Maan (GRS’23), a fellow in the Arts & Sciences Playwriting Program. The show is a “coming-of-every-age” story about acceptance across generations, love, and perseverance.
Jado Jehad, 2 pm, Boston Playwrights’ Theatre. Performances run Thursdays through Sundays from February 16 to 26. Find more information here.
Monday, February 20
12th Annual Presidents Day Festival at JFK Library
Spend Presidents Day at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum or tune in to the celebrations online. The library’s 12th annual Presidents Day Festival will feature musical performances, storytelling, and museum tours, while also highlighting the 35th president’s time in the White House. Registration is recommended.
Presidents Day Festival, 11 am to 3 pm, JFK Library. Find more information here.
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