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
Sarah Parr is a fourth-year at Case Western Reserve University and has been involved with The Observer since day one: she was the social media editor for...
