May 2-8: Reading Week, Frisbee, Dance and Plant Sales!
Monday, May 2Event: INDY 500: an archival exhibitionLocation: The UndergroundTime: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.25 years of 20 issues means 500 Fridays of freshly printed Indy. Join the Indy for an exhibition of old treasures, a moment of reflection, coffee, and the release of the second comics special!Event: WITS Mural Project "Gallery" OpeningLocation: PWTime: 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.Something crafty's been brewing in the downspace all week--come check it out!Tuesday, May 3Event: Guided Tour of the Annmary Brown MemorialLocation: Annmary Brown MemorialTime: 1:15 p.m.–2:30 p.m.The Annmary Brown Memorial is a hybrid museum/mausoleum that first opened to the public in 1907. Join a guided tour of this mysterious Brown University building to learn about its history; its artworks and relics; and the late married couple entombed within it!Undergraduate students in the American Studies course “Unsettled Things” will lead the tour. Tea party to follow!To learn more, click here.Wednesday, May 4Event: Find a meaningful career that makes a big difference: evening workshop with 80,000 hoursLocation: 203 SalomonTime: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.You have 80,000 Hours in your career: what will you choose to do? This workshop will help you find a career you’ll be good at, you’ll enjoy, and that will make a big positive impact on the world.It will be led by Ben Todd, the Executive Director and co-founder of 80,000 Hours, and will be a mixture of short talks and exercises. Sign up for a free place on Wednesday here. Apply for free one-on-one coaching here.Event: Reading Week Chinese Deli SaleLocation: SciLiTime: 8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m.Are you afraid reading week is going to sap your energy? FEAR NOT! Brown ChinaCare is here to energize and heal. They will be selling their all-time beloved dumplings, authentic Bao, and other baked goods at reasonable prices.Thursday, May 5Event: Spring Festival of DanceLocation: Stuart TheaterTime: 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2:00 p.m. on SundayProduced by Julie Adams Strandberg and Brown TAPS/S&B, Festival of Dance 2016 features performances by resident dance companies, Dance Extension and New Works/World Traditions, as well as work by student groups, Impulse Dance Company and Fusion Dance Company. The concert will also feature the choreography of Billy Siegenfeld ’70 and Fulbright Lecturer Priyadarshini Shome.$15 General | $12 Seniors | $7 Students(FREE FOR FRESHMEN AND TRANSFERS ON THURSDAY)Friday, May 6Event: Learn to Throw: Frisbee on the Green!Location: Main GreenTime: 4:00 p.m.Ever seen people throwing on the Main Green? Ever wanted to be one of them but didn't have the confidence? This is your chance to learn how to throw!Brown Women's Ultimate Frisbee will be hosting a casual Learn to Throw workshop to help you become tomorrow's Main Green Frisbee-Thrower. There will be frisbees, music, and food!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU3SG_6AyjQEvent: Out of Bounds Sketch Comedy Presents: Army of the FutureLocation: Macmillan 117Time: 8:00 p.m.Join OOB for a truly out of this world (and free!) night of comedy. Saturday, May 7Event: In Downcity Cinco De Mayo 2016Location: Grants BlockTime: 11 a.m.-6:00 p.m.The annual Cinco De Mayo Block Party is back! This year will be just as colorful, sultry, and spicy as the last! This event is free and open to the public and includes performances by Mariachi de Brown as well as food by Mijo’s Tacos, Talulah’s, Poco Loco Tacos, Fugo, Hola Treats, Red Fin, Laughing Gorilla and Like no Udder, among others. Event: Hope & Main's First Annual Plant SaleLocation: Hope & MainTime: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Thousands of seedlings are growing strong, thanks to the expertise of Bleu Grijalva, seasoned farmer and Director of Education & Community Outreach at Hope & Main. With the help of amazing volunteers, these organically-nurtured young plants will be ready to settle into your garden this summer!Event: RISD Spring Student Art SaleLocation: Benefit St. between College and WatermanTime: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.In addition to student art, the event will feature food trucks and live performances! Students can sign up for a table here.Sunday, May 8Event: HOLI 2016Location: RISD Nick GreenTime: 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.On May 8th, come join RISD's South Asian Students Association (SASA) in celebrating Holi, the festival of colors!