It’s a chock-full weekend for arts events, with something for everyone! Opportunities for procrastination abound (I mean, what? Who’s procrastinating?):- Naacho’s tenth-anniversary show, Yaadein, is sure to be a terrific watch, featuring everything from classical Indian dance to Bollywood and street dancing. Tickets for the Saturday shows are already entirely sold out, so act fast! Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 6pm and 9pm in the Frist Film and Performance Theatre (on the third floor). Events eligible.
- Princeton’s biannual ArtWalk offers a great chance to browse Princeton’s finest visual arts venues for free. With exciting events, free food, and beautiful art, what do you have to lose? You can stop by any of the ArtWalk’s ten venues between 5-8pm on Thursday night: click here for a handy venue map if you’re venturing off campus.
- One of the most exciting ArtWalk events is right here on campus: the Princeton Opera Company will be presenting a night of arias and duets performed by undergrads at the University Art Museum from 5-8pm. Stop by for a bit to wander through the galleries, enjoy the refreshments, and soak in the beautiful music!
- For an exciting taste of the professional theater world, stop by the staged workshop of Class of ’99 alum Marlo Hunter’s new musical Island Song. The production features five Princeton undergraduates, who have been helping Hunter work on the play as she prepares for its upcoming professional run. Presented by the Princeton University Players (PUP): Saturday at 1:30 and 4:30pm in the Whitman Theater. All tickets $5, available at the door.
- Hilarious slapstick comedy abounds in the Center for Jewish Life’s annual play, Larry Shue’s The Nerd, directed by Charlotte Weisberg ’13. Thursday and Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm in Wilson Black Box (take the elevator down to the basement from Wilcox lobby!). Student tickets $8, $10 general admission.
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If you missed Dead Man’s Cell Phone at Theatre Intime last weekend, there are still four more chances to see it! Definitely one of the best student-directed plays I’ve seen during my three years at Princeton. Thursday-Saturday at 8pm in Theatre Intime, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday. Student tickets $8, in Frist or at the door; events eligible.- PUP has multiple tricks up its sleeve this weekend: opening today is Elizabeth Swanson ’12’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along. It’s a fascinating play, and one that is currently enjoying a Manhattan run as part of New York City Center’s Encores! Series–take advantage of the chance to see it performed closer to home! Its terrific cast and seasoned director sound like they’ll make for an excellent combination. Thursday-Saturday at 8pm in Whitman Theatre; student tickets $8, in Frist or at the door.
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