October 29th - November 4th: Halloween and Día de los Muertos!
Monday, October 29thEvent: I AM A SEAGULL : film screening and live musicLocation: Granoff Center for the Creative ArtsTime: 7 am, 7 pm Blurring the lines between documentary and narrative, this film breaks down the boundaries between audience and performer, fiction and fact. To start of the evening there will be a set from the musicians featured in the film, then to end the evening there will be a discussion.Event: No More to Spend: Neglect and the Construction of Scarcity in Malawi’s History of Health CareLocation: Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, McKinney Conference RoomTime: 12 pm-1:30 pmThe history of Malawi is an example of how official neglect of health care required a diverse array of campaigns by colonial and post-colonial governments. Since this topic continues to persist in conversations focusing on global health, it’s important to examine the history in order to make predictions about the future.
Event: One Vote Documentary Film ScreeningLocation: Petteruti Lounge @ Stephen Roberts Campus CenterTime: 7 pm At times funny, surprising, and heart-wrenching, this film eschews partisan politics in favor of an honest portrayal of voters’ Election Day experiences. Tuesday, October 30th Event: Free Halloween Zumba Bash!Time: 6:30-8 pmLocation: Nelson Fitness Center, Studio 1Get over to the Nelson dressed in your most comfy costume, prepared for a good, fun workout! Who knows, maybe you’ll get some treats.
Event: Seeing Myself in Science Discussion with President Christina PaxsonTime: 4 pmLocation: Sci-Li, The Science Center, Room 315. Want to hear more about our president’s career as an economist and her perspectives on diversity and inclusion in the field of science? This is the event for you. Go to events at brown to RSVP. Wednesday, October 31stEvent: Midnight Halloween Organ RecitalTime: 11:30 pmLocation: Sayles HallMark Steinbach, Brown University Organist and Senior Lecturer in Music, will perform the annual Midnight Halloween Organ recital. Please come in costume and bring pillows and blankets! Make sure to arrive early, as there is limited seating. Event: Halloween Movie Night with DPSTime: 9:30pm-11:30 Location: Sayles Hall Room 203Summary: Come and enjoy the Halloween Cult Classic HOCUS POCUS! There will be treats and you’re encouraged to bring your blanket and pillows and to come in costume.(Psst! If you’re interested in attending more Halloween events, you can find them here. ) Thursday, November 1st Event: Dia de los MuertosTime: 6 pm Location: Leung Family Gallery, Stephen Roberts Campus Center There will be many activities including: sugar skull making, face painting, photo booth and performances. A keynote speaker will also give a presentation on Día de los Muertos and discuss its history and meaning.
Event: Active Minds Presents: Stacy Pershall
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Friedman Hall, Room 108
Stacy is an accomplished author who lives with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and struggled with
disordered eating for 20 years. Come listen to her share her journey.
Friday, November 2nd Event: Performance by Gerardo Contino y Los Habaneros and the Brown University Jazz BandTime: 8pm-10pmLocation: Grant Recital HallThe explosive, Manhattan-based Cuban band Los Habaneros are an once-in-a-lifetime experience. Mixing musical styles from their home in Cuba with the diversity of sounds they encountered when they made New York City their home, Los Habaneros transcend traditional musical genres to create a real fusion that provokes fans into hip-shaking abandon. Must register for the event. Event: On Protest, Art & Activism: A ConversationTime: 5:30 pmLocation: Martinos Auditorium, Granoff Center for the Creative ArtsHow do curators construct a narrative on the history and impact of protest art and artistic activism? Come listen to a discussion between Whitney Museum of American Art assistant curators and find out! Saturday, November 3rd Event: Brown University Chorus ConcertTime: 8-10pmLocation: Sayles HallThe Brown University Chorus is composed of 55 dedicated singers, of a diverse range of concentrations. It is one of the oldest (and most talented!) groups on campus. Admission costs $10. 
Event: Art of Resistance: Paper Making Workshop with Combat Paper
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: List Art Building, Room 225
The Brown Arts Initiative is pleased to present a series of workshops, “Art of Resistance,” exploring modes of art making in honor of Veterans Day. This first workshop will have you working with Combat Paper (an artist-led organization) to create pulp and paper from donated military uniforms. You have to register - but it’s free! Sunday, November 4th Event: Escape the Haffenreffer