Weekender: November 16 to 19

Photo courtesy of SnowPort

November 16 to 19

Thanksgiving break is in sight! On your last weekend before the holiday, prove how smart you are at Trident Booksellers & Cafe’s Friday Night Trivia, head to the Educational Resource Center for a workshop on exam-taking strategies, or learn to curl at Snowport. This weekend is packed with activities, so get out there and enjoy, Terriers.

Test Taking and Test Anxiety Workshop

With finals on the horizon, now’s the perfect time to get ahead of that testing stress with a free workshop from the BU Educational Resource Center. This hour-long session will teach you necessary academic skills, like budgeting time, identifying different types of exam questions, and managing exam stress, to ensure that you enter this finals season with your best foot forward. It’s free to attend; just register for your spot here.

Thursday, November 16, 12:30 pm, Yawkey Center, Room 545A, 100 Bay State Road. Register for your spot on Handshake.

Diwali Celebration

The BU Hindi Urdu program and the BU Center for the Study of Asia invite you to this year’s Diwali Celebration. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that celebrates the victory of light over darkness, follows the lunar calendar and typically falls in October or November in the Gregorian calendar. Head to the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies to enjoy a night of dance performances, a celebration of lights, and community.

Thursday, November 16, 5:30 to 7 pm, 121 Bay State Road. Find more information here.

Trident Booksellers & Cafe Friday Trivia Night

Do you know a bunch of random facts? Do you and your friends want to show off your trivia chops? Well, look no further than Trident Booksellers & Cafe’s Friday Night Trivia. Take on seven rounds of general knowledge trivia to win first-, second-, or third-place prizes. Important note: be sure to get there early, because seating in the upstairs cafe is limited.

Friday, November 17, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 338 Newbury St. Boston. The line opens at 5:30 pm with first-come, first-served seating beginning at 6 pm.

BU Men’s Ice Hockey vs. University of Maine Black Bears

Nothing screams fall like a hockey game. Join legions of Terriers as they cheer on the Terrier men as they take on the University of Maine Black Bears. With close overall records this season, the two teams will face off in a game you don’t want to miss.

Friday, November 17, 7 pm, Agganis Arena, 925 Commonwealth Ave. Purchase tickets, starting at $19, here.

Learn to Curl at Snowport

Ring in the season with a quintessential Winter Olympics sport: curling. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to play this unique and fun game, come learn the basics from the North End Curling Club on Snowport’s iceless curling lanes, sponsored by Mass General Brigham Health Plan. The 30-minute curling sessions are open to everyone, no experience required, but be sure to wear warm, comfortable clothing. Register for your free lesson on Eventbrite and get ready to play your new winter obsession.

Saturday, November 18, 2 to 4 pm, Seaport, South Boston Waterfront. Reserve your spot here.

Drag Bingo at Time Out Market

There’s no better way to close out a weekend than with Drag Bingo at Time Out Market. With show-stopping performances from incredible local queens and a DJ keeping the music going all night, you don’t want to miss this. Grab some friends, find a table, and have some food and drinks as you play to win. The best part? It’s totally free!

Sunday, November 19, 6 pm, Time Out Market Boston, 401 Park Drive. No reservation required, but getting there early to gab a table is highly recommended.