The Weekender: April 20 to 23
Explore on-campus performances, Earth Day events, and warm weather
Photo courtesy of Dance Theatre Group.
April 20 to 23
Happy Earth Week! Make sure to come to BU Sustainability’s Earth Day 365 events. Also, tune into an urban policy panel, enter a free giveaway hosted by COM Student Government, and watch a multitude of dance or a cappella performances.
COMapalooza 2023
All are welcome at the annual COMapalooza, hosted by COM Student Government, for free pizza, lawn games, and info about various COM clubs.
Friday, April 21, noon to 4 pm, on the COM lawn. Find more information here.
Urban Inequalities Workshop: Maria Sulimma
The BU Initiative on Cities’ workshop series, led by Japonica Brown-Saracino, professor of sociology at the College of Arts & Sciences and IOC Faculty Fellow, explores issues of urban inequality and policy with outside scholars. This event features guest speaker Maria Sulimma from the University of Freiburg.
Friday, April 21, 2:30 to 4 pm, at BU Initiative on Cities.
Dance Theatre Group: Visions 2023
Visions is an annual, end-of-season tradition for the Dance Theatre Group. Ranging widely in theme and style, these pieces are put together by DTG students, with one number choreographed by faculty members.
Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, 8 to 10 pm, in the BU Dance Theater. Find more information, including tickets, here.
Lax-A-Palooza
Cheer for our Terriers during double-header lacrosse games against Lehigh (men’s) and Bucknell (women’s). Hosted by BU Athletics and BU Sustainability, this event also features local food trucks and a beer garden. Students get admission through the BU Sports Pass.
Saturday, April 22, 11 am to 6 pm, at Nickerson Field. Purchase tickets here.
Couch
Mustard Seed, Boston University’s premier Christian a cappella group, will host their spring concert, Couch, featuring special guest BassLine, a BU a cappella group for people of color. Come in pajamas for a warm night of song and testimony.
Saturday, April 22, 7:30 pm, at the Photonics Center.
BUA Earth Day Panel
BU Academy hosts an Earth Day panel featuring professors, environmental lawyers, and local politicians. Admission is cash-only at the door and all proceeds will go to the Massachusetts Sierra Club.
Sunday, April 23, 1:30 to 3:30 pm, at the George Sherman Union. Register here.
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