What to do this week: baby, it’s so damn cold
Don’t wanna walk in a winter wonderland this week? We don’t blame you. It’s freezing. Keep reading for ways to have so much fun you'll naturally stay warm!
Monday, December 2
Event: RAD Self-Defense for Women
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Alumnae Hall
Description: Learn risk-recognition, reduction strategies, and more with this comprehensive self-defense training with DPS R.A.D. The course offering is December 2, 5, 9, & 12 from 4-6pm. Register here!
Tuesday, December 3
Event: A Queer Perspective on Studying Animal Behavior
Time: 3pm talk, 4pm open discussion
Location: Petteruti Lounge (2nd floor in Stephen Robert ‘62 Campus Center)
Description: Learn how Boston University Professor Karen Warkentin’s queer perspective has inflyenced her scientific research career. Participate in an open discussion and contribute to the conversation being held about studying life history and behavior from a queer point of view. RSVP here!
Wednesday, December 4
Event: Creative Medicine talk by Terry Schraeder, MD
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Pembroke Hall 305 (172 Meeting Street)
Description: The robots are taking over! Not really, but Teresa Schraeder, medical internist, award-winning journalist, and clinical associate professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School, has a lot to say about humans in our increasingly technological world. Learn how the electronic era is impacting our relationships and communication skills so when the robots do come, you’ll be prepared!
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Event: Progressivism in Rhode Island: How to Get Involved
Time: 6:30pm
Location: 85 Waterman Street
Description: The Brown Progressive Action Committee and other progressive organizations are joining forces to discuss Progressivism and what it looks like in Rhode Island. Learn how you can get involved and hear from state politicians, candidates, and progressive activist organization leaders. We may be small, but our politics are just as complicated as anyone else's... also free pizza!
Thursday, December 5
Event: Underground Thursdays Holiday Marketplace!
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Kasper Multipurpose Room
Description: Looking for holiday gifts and treats? Looking to support student artists and artisans? Homemade bread, handmade art, everyone you know in one place -- what could be better?
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Event: The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
Time: 8pm
Location: 7 Young Orchard Ave
Description: Macedonio Guerra is the most talented wrestler in THE Wrestling -- so why is his boss EKO writing him as the loser to Chad Deity? Go see PW’s production of Chad Deity by Kristoff Diaz to find out! Tickets will go live at 11:59pm on Tuesday, December 3.
Friday, December 6
Event: VISIONS Release Party Fall ‘19
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Underground Coffee Co.
Description: Join VISIONS, Brown/RISD’s Asian and Asian American literary & visual arts magazine, in celebrating the release of their fall issue. Come early to grab a copy of their publication and hang around for student performances, food, and friends! Check out past issues here and sign up for student performances here.
Saturday, December 7
Event: Cardboard Pancakes 2019!
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: New Urban Arts (705 Westminster Street)
Description: Still looking for holiday gifts? Head to New Urban Arts’ annual holiday sale, Cardboard Pancakes. Buy unique gifts for everyone on your list from students, volunteers, and other local makers. Profits will benefit afterschool and summer arts programs for Providence public high schools. It’s sponsored by Breakfast All Day, which sounds great to us!
Sunday, December 8
Event: Hope Street Winter Stroll
Time: 11am-5pm
Location: Hope Street
Description: Have you ever walked down Hope Street and thought, this street needs something more exciting? If so, you’re in luck! Hope Street will be closed to traffic this Sunday so that the excitement can take over: music, entertainment, food trucks, a beer garden and more!
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