This Weekend on Campus

Event: Northwestern University Dance Marathon 2012

Where: Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr.

When: Friday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, March 4 at 1:00 a.m.

You’ve been hearing about it, you’ve been fundraising for it, and now it’s finally here: Dance Marathon 2012 has arrived! Participants will spend the entire weekend dancing for this year’s charity, the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation. If you aren’t a dancer, make sure to stop by and visit your friends!

Event: Dance Marathon Spa

Where: Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr.

When: Saturday, March 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Courtesy of Egea Spa, Dance Marathon will be hosting 8-minute massages in the Norris Center to help with fundraising. While dancers cannot participate, all others who wish to support DM can go get a relaxing massage for a good cause. Each session is $10. Registration for a time slot can be found at www.nudm.org/dmspa.

–Genna Krecicki

Diversions and Excursions

Evanston

Event: “Carmina Burana”

Where: The Unitarian Church of Evanston, 1330 Ridge Ave.

When: Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Experience Carl Orff’s powerful “Carmina Burana,” presented by the North Shore Choral Society. Student tickets are $15.

Chicago

Event: Open Books’ Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration

Where: Open Books, 213 W. Institute Place.

When: Saturday, March 3, noon to 4 p.m.

Take your inner child to Open Books’ birthday celebration for Dr. Seuss. Between storytelling, readings and craft events, you can enjoy free face-painting and treats.

–Chelsea Peng