Relax after the first week of classes

Friday, Jan. 19

 

What: 2018 MLK Convocation: Nikole Hannah-Jones

Where: Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation Ballroom, Tinkham Veale University Center

Time: 12:45-1:45 p.m.

Notes: Free admission; Case Western Reserve University honors Martin Luther King, Jr. with this year’s celebration theme, “The Struggle Continues: The King Legacy and Fight for Justice in Education,” headlined by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones.

 

What: Window to Sculpture Emerging Artist Opening Reception

Where: The Sculpture Center

Time: 5:30-8 p.m.

Notes: Free admission and parking; features works and “The Artist Talks” by Rachel Yurkovich and Zac Weinberg. More information is available on the Facebook event.

 

What: Entry Point (also January 20)

Where: Cleveland Public Theatre

Time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Doors and lounge open 6:15 p.m.; $15 ticket for one night, $20 ticket for the full weekend; free beer; a festival-like atmosphere in which artists demonstrate works in progress.

 

What: 43rd Annual Sci-fi Marathon

Where: CWRU Film Society—10900 Euclid Ave.

Time: 8-11:59 p.m. on January 20

Notes: CWRU Film Society’s event that spans two days—single movie entry fee is $4 and access to all films is $30. See Facebook event for complete list of movies.

 

What: Headspace: Minimal / House / Techno

Where: Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern

Time: 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m.

Notes: 21+ with ID; $3 admission

 

Saturday, Jan. 20

 

What: 43rd Annual Sci-fi Marathon

Where: CWRU Film Society—10900 Euclid Ave.

Time: 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

Notes: CWRU Film Society’s event that spans two days—single movie entry fee is $4 and access to all films is $30. See Facebook event for complete list of movies.

 

What: eSports@CPL 2018 Season Opener

Where: Cleveland Public Library—Main Branch

Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Notes: CWRU eSports is organizing an outing to this event featuring many types of games—meet at RTA Red Line stops at 9:30 a.m. You will also be able to enter raffles for prizes.

 

What: The Future of the Book in a Digital Age

Where: Kelvin Smith Library

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Notes: Free admission; Case Western Reserve University librarian will present an overview of the history and future of formats that have been used for understanding reading.

 

What: Entry Point

Where: Cleveland Public Theatre

Time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Doors and lounge open 6:15 p.m.; $15 ticket; free beer; a festival-like atmosphere in which artists demonstrate works in progress.

 

What: Muggle Lover – Jolly Butter Beer Release

Where: Jolly Scholar

Time: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Notes: “Harry Potter”-themed event with contests

 

Sunday, Jan. 21

 

What: Tai Chi

Where: Asian Town Center

Time: 3:30-5 p.m.

Notes: Free admission

 

What: Faculty Recital: Corey Shotwell and Gerardo Teissonnièr

Where: Mixon Hall — Cleveland Institute of Music

Time: 4 p.m.

Notes: Free admission, but seating passes required; featuring tenor Corey Shotwell and pianist Gerardo Teissonnière in a concert performance