April 8 - 14: Movies, Marathons, and More...
Monday, April 8th
Event: Ivy Film Festival: Screening of 'The Gospel According to André' and Q&A with André Leon TalleyLocation: Martinos Auditorium, Granoff Center (154 Angell Street)Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)"Join Ivy Film Festival and Black Students Union for a free screening of 'The Gospel According to André', followed by a Q&A with André Leon Talley and director Kate Novack! 'The Gospel According to André' explores the life and career of fashion journalist André Leon Talley -- from his childhood in the segregated South to his iconic, barrier-breaking work at Women's Wear Daily, W and Vogue.' Tuesday, April 9th
Event: Ben and Jerry's Free Cone DayLocation: Any Ben and Jerry'sTime: All day April 9th"Free Cone Day is coming on April 9th!Since 1979, it’s our way to celebrate and say thanks to our awesome fans for another year of support, and we've kept it up every year since, spreading the peace, love & FREE ice cream around the world! You'd better start thinking about the tough decisions you'll need to make: Which Flavor? Cup or cone? Who's coming with you?"Event: Ivy Film Festival: Advanced Screening of Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and VileLocation: Martinos Auditorium, Granoff Center (154 Angell Street)Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (doors open at 6:30)"The film tells the story of the notorious serial killer Ted Bundy through the eyes of his shy longtime girlfriend Elizabeth Kloepher, whom he wholly deceived as he ingratiated himself into her life. The focus of the film is pulled away from Bundy’s heinous crimes and centers on his home life with Kloepfer, keeping the scenes of horror only in our imagination and not on the screen. This advanced screening will be presented by one of the film’s producers, Michael Simkin who is Zac Efron’s producing partner in their company Ninjas Runnin Wild Productions. Mr. Simkin will share his experiences in the production of this film, while discussing the industry in general, running a production company with Zac Efron, and producing for an A-list talent." Wednesday, April 10th
Event: EP x SV: Risky BusinessLocation: Studio Lounge (69 Union St)Time: 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m."Brown EP is partnering with Small Victories, the premier student-founded & student-run entertainment group, to bring you a frisky party for your Wednesday night. Throw on a button down, forget your pants, but do remember to wear your shades. It’s a Risky Business party you don’t want to miss."Time: 9:30pm - 1 amEvent: Ivy Film Festival: Advanced Screening of 'Teen Spirit'Location: Martinos Auditorium, Granoff Center (154 Angell Street)Time: 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:30p.m.)"Written and directed by Max Minghella, Teen Spirit follows Violet (Elle Fanning) is a shy teenager who dreams of escaping her small town and pursuing her passion to sing. With the help of an unlikely mentor, she enters a local singing competition that will test her integrity, talent and ambition. Driven by a pop-fueled soundtrack, Teen Spirit is a visceral and stylish spin on the Cinderella story. The film also stars Rebecca Hall, Zlatko Buric, and Agnieszka Grochowska." Thursday, April 11th
Event: Half Half Half Half Half Marathon 2019Location: Boston Common, Charles St, BostonTime: 6:30 p.m."26 miles is a long way to run, which is why there are now half marathons. But 13 miles is still borderline crazy. Even 6.5 miles, or 3, or 1.5 is asking a lot.Ergo this manageable, 0.826 mile.Join us for Boston’s 3rd Annual Half Half Half Half Half Marathon, benefiting 826 Boston in their mission to raise $30,000 to support student writing and publishing in Boston." Friday, April 12th Event: Two Faced - The Poler Bears Spring ProductionLocation: 21 Broad St, PawtucketTime: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)"Welcome to the Poler Bears' 2018-19 Spring Production: Two Faced. This year, as always, we're serving up wild, sexy, spooky scenes with a healthy dose of titillating plot twists and silly surprises. Two Faced brings costumes, makeup, and choreography together at a new level for the Poler Bears; we'll be switching sides and turning heads so quickly you may just lose your mind. Prepare for the Poler Bears in an all-new light - eerily reminiscent but unwholly recognizable and slightly more sinister.Watch your back, but can you even trust your eyes?" Saturday, April 13th 
Event: PW Presents: KaraokeLocation: The Upspace, 7 Young Orchard AveTime: 11 p.m. – 2 a.m."Looking to unwind with some cool catchy tunes?Is your head in the game, but your heart's in the song? Come to PW's first ever karaoke event!!!There will be a karaoke setup and an awesome cheap bar. Meet the jock / mathlete with a hidden passion for musical theatre of your dreams, or stick to the status quo and come with your friends. Who knows... it could be ~the start of something new~"Sunday, April 14th
Event: Ivy Film Festival - Advanced Screening of 'Luce'Location: Martinos Auditorium, Granoff Center (154 Angell Street)Time: 7 p.m. – 9:00 p.m . (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)"Directed and co-written by Julius Onah, Luce centers on the eponymous young, black man (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), adopted from Eritrea by Amy and Peter Edgar (Naomi Watts and Tim Roth). A decade after his adoption, Luce is a model student and a terrific athlete. This is especially apparent to his black teacher, Harriet Wilson (Octavia Spencer). However, after he turns in an essay that makes a shocking political statement, the young overachiever is seen in a new light. Onah examines race, privilege, and Black Excellence in a film that will surely keep the audience on edge and unnerved."Images via, via, via, via, via, via, via