Check out dinners, concerts for a study break
Friday, Oct. 13
What: Gala Latina
Where: Tinkham Veale University Center
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Notes: Free admission for undergraduates; dinner, dancing, guest speaker Michael Reyes and more. RSVP on Eventbrite with the link on the Facebook event.
What: Tapping Into Humanity Charity Dinner
Where: Thwing Center
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Notes: Student tickets are $5; dinner, keynote speaker Dr. Amina Darwish and poetry from local writers.
What: “Boy Gets Girl” (thru Oct. 14)
Where: Eldred Black Box Theater
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Notes: Free admission; Players’ Theatre Group’s first production of the fall semester.
What: Anchor Splash
Where: Veale Natatorium
Time: 8-11 p.m.
Notes: Delta Gamma’s philanthropy event for Service for Sight.
Saturday, Oct. 14
What: Herb Show and Book Sale
Where: Cleveland Botanical Garden – Eleanor Squire Library
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Notes: Book and print sale of in conjunction with the Western Reserve Society’s annual celebration of everything “herbs.”
What: FairPlay
Where: Kelvin Smith Library
Time: noon-3 p.m.
Notes: $10 individual ticket; Phi Kappa Tau’s fall philanthropy event benefits SeriousFun Children’s Network. Food, music, raffles and more.
What: Club Urban
Where: Leutner Pavilion
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Notes: Free admission; dance workshops and performances, free food, prizes and more.
What: Near West Theatre’s 40th Anniversary Community Celebration
Where: Near West Theatre
Time: 6-10:30 p.m.
Notes: Free admission; RSVP on the Facebook event. Concessions, open mic, dancing and more.
What: Mental Health Talent Showcase
Where: Thwing Ballroom
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Notes: Tickets on sale; join National Alliance on Mental Illness on Campus for performances, food, giveaways and more. Proceeds go to NAMI Greater Cleveland.
What: UPBeats: Alternative Night with Arizona
Where: Jolly Scholar
Time: 9-11 p.m.
Notes: Free admission for undergraduates
Sunday, Oct. 15
What: A Run Through History
Where: Lake View Cemetery
Time: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Notes: Registration fees vary on the day; choose from three races to partake in.
What: Fall Fruit & Veggie Fun Festival
Where: Heinen’s of Shaker Heights
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Notes: Free admission; free tastings, activities and more.
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