September 12-18: Mock Trial, Mezcla, and A Capella!

Monday, September 12Event: Join Brown Mock Trial!Location: Wilson 302Time: 8:00 p.m.Do you love public speaking, arguing, or acting? Do you like winning and winning big? Do you want to learn more about law while making a tight-knit group of friends? If so, come to the first interest meeting this Monday to learn more about what this organization is all about. If you have any questions, email brownmocktrial@gmail.com.Tuesday, September 13Event: Brown Democrats Kick OffLocation: Wilson 102Time: 8:00 p.m.Interested in learning more about the Brown Dems? Care about the 2016 election? Come by Wilson 102 this Tuesday. The Dems will also be screening Samantha Bee and giving out ~free~ pizza.Event: Come Audition for the Chattertocks!Location: JWW 501Time: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Come audition for Brown's oldest all-female a capella group! Auditions are between September 13th and the 15th.Wednesday, September 14Event: Public Hearing for the CSALocation: Providence City HallTime: 5:00 p.m.The CSA Coalition is asking all supporters, allies, and community members to turn up and turn out for the public hearing on police accountability and community safety. To learn more, click here.Thursday, September 15Event: IFF Presents: Advance Screening of Disney's QUEEN of KATWELocation: Granoff CenterTime: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Ivy Film Festival & Walt Disney Studios present a special advance screening of Queen of Katwe. Queen of Katwe is the inspiring true story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess. The film stars Golden Globe® nominee David Oyelowo (Selma), Oscar® winner and Tony Award® nominee Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) and newcomer Madina Nalwanga as Phiona.For tickets, click here.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4l3-_yub5AEvent: Thirsty Thursdays at Viva LoungeLocation:  Paragon VivaTime: 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.Thursdays at Viva Lounge are back! Small Victories and TurnUp present a new trend in the Providence Nightlife - Thirsty Thursdays @ VIVA.Entry is 5$ for 21+, 10$ for 18+. TurnUp users will get a $5 discount on checking in to the event!To download the app, click here.Friday, September 16Event: Book Adda: How Solidarity WorksLocation: The Watson InstituteTime: 2:00 p.m.The Center for Contemporary South Asia presents a book discussion about Prerna Singh's award-winning book How Solidarity Works for Welfare. Awarded the Woodrow Wilson prize for the best book published in politics and international relations, the book takes a hard look at why some parts of the world are characterized by better social service provisions and welfare outcomes.Saturday, September 17Event: Football Season OpenerLocation: Bryant UniversityTime: 1:00 p.m.Come out to support the Brown Bears in their season opener this weekend!Sunday, September 18Event: Brown/RISD Stand Up Comics AuditionLocation: List 120Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Come audition for the Stand Up Comics! No experience necessary! Just bring 2-3 minutes of original material to perform. If you have any questions, feel free to message the Brown/RISD Stand Up Comics Facebook page or email brownstandupcomics@gmail.comEvent: Brown Students in Real Estate Info SessionLocation: Wilson 202Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Brown Students in Real Estate (BSRE) is a new club on campus that strives to create a community of students interested in the field of real estate, regardless of experience or area of study. BSRE is dedicated to educating students about the industry, questioning current predominant practices, and mentoring students who wish to pursue a career in the field.If you are interested in learning more and meeting the current members, come to the first info session! Click here to join the listserv.Event: Mezcla Fall AuditionsLocation: TFGTime: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Come to Mezcla's Fall Auditions!MEZCLA showcases Latin styles from Salsa to Cumbia to Reggaeton and Afro-Cuban and western styles such as hip-hop and jazz. All are welcome to audition, whether you've been dancing the cha cha since birth or you are just interested in trying fun Latin dancing! You do not have to identity as Latinx in order to come audition or to be part of the troupe!Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 18 at 12pm in the TFG. They will consist of some across the floor exercises and a choreography section where you can learn some dance moves. No experience necessary!Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Check in will start at 11:45am.