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10 things to do this weekend: Season of Light, ENVD open house, more

As finals begin this weekend, take breaks where you can with a screening of Don’t Worry Darling,Ìýan art and mindfulness practice, Breakfast for Dinner, holiday rock ’n’ roll, a comedic take on Earth and space science and more.

Students outside on campus
Friday, Dec. 9

Ìý Ìý11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Ìý ÌýCASE transfer space
Take a break and fuel up with some free snacks!Ìý

Ìý Ìý12:15–12:45 p.m.ÌýÌý Ìý¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art MuseumÌý
Are you interested in art? Enjoy learning about a new piece of artwork while participating in a related mindfulness activity.Ìý

Ìý Ìý8 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýCHEMÌý140
Don’t Worry Darlingis a 2022 film starring Florence Pugh,ÌýHarry StylesÌýand Chris Pine. The film follows a 1950s housewife and her husband in a strange experimental community.Ìý

Ìý Ìý4–7 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýUMC Alferd Packer Grill
Breakfast for Dinner is a finals tradition! There will also be a smash room to help alleviate stress.Ìý

Ìý Ìý6–7:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýENVD building
This Environmental Design student exhibition will showcase creative projects from all program levels, highlighting environmental solutions. See what the next generation of environmental designers has in store for us at their open house celebration


Saturday, Dec. 10

Ìý Ìý2:30–3:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýFiske PlanetariumÌýÌý Ìý$8–$12
Why do humans enjoy lighting up their lives during the holiday season? Explore the astronomical meaning behind beloved holiday traditions.Ìý

Ìý Ìý7–8:15 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýFiske Planetarium Ìý Ìý$10–$15
Enjoy the story of our dynamic planet, with a comedic edge to it! Philosopher Gregg Eisenberg is presenting new comedic material about the Earth’s lifespan.Ìý

Ìý Ìý7–10 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýThe ConnectionÌýÌý Games start atÌý$3.50
Extreme bowling is like regular bowling, but better! Enjoy a night of black lights, colored pinsÌýand more! Can’t make it on Saturday? The event also takes place on Dec. 9.


Sunday, Dec. 11

Ìý Ìý1–2 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýFiske PlanetariumÌýÌý Ìý$8–$12
Follow international scientists as they embark on a year-long journey to the Central Arctic. The team will strive to understand the Arctic's climate and future.Ìý

Ìý Ìý7:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýMacky AuditoriumÌýÌý Ìý$23–$90
Enjoy some holiday holiday rock ’n’Ìýroll from Pink Martini’s punk goddess. Stunning vocals will leave you in awe of the performance.