Tuesday, Oct. 2
What: Pitch Perfect screening
When: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Where: Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr.
Cost: Free, but bring your WildCARD
Northwestern students have the opportunity to attend an advanced screening of the movie Pitch Perfect, followed by a Q&A with NU alumni Jason Moore, director, and Mike Knobloch, president of Film Music and Publishing at Universal Pictures.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
What: Presidential debate screening
When: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Road
Cost: Free
Join NU Votes, the Political Union and the Roosevelt Institute for a viewing of the presidential debate on Wednesday night. Students can also register to vote outside of Harris.
Thursday, Oct. 4
What: Douglas Foster’s After Mandela: The Struggle for Freedom in Post-Apartheid South Africa
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Harold Washington Library Center, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State St.
Cost: Free
Listen to Douglas Foster, an associate professor at Medill, speak about his book, After Mandela: The Struggle for Freedom in Post-Apartheid South Africa. Foster will sign copies of his book after the event.
Friday, Oct. 5
On Campus
What: Laser Tag After Dark
When: 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Where: The fire pit at the Lakefill
Cost: Free
Head down to the Lakefill on Friday night for a cookout, glow in the dark laser tag and other games during this NU Nights event. In case of rain, the event will be moved to Norris University Center.
In Evanston
What: EPL After Hours: Snow White and the Huntsman
When: 6 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Where: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Cost: Free
The Evanston Public Library will offer a free screening of Snow White and the Huntsman in the Community Meeting Room of the library on Friday night.
In Chicago
What: Chicago Artists Month: Bridgeport Block Party
When: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Bridgeport Art Center, 1200 W. 35th St., Co-Prosperity Sphere, 3219 S. Morgan St., Zhou B Art Center, 1029 W. 35th St.
Cost: Varies, depending on what you purchase
Chicago Artists Month kicks off on Oct. 5 with the Bridgeport Block Party at the Bridgeport Art Center, the Co-Prosperity Sphere and Zhou B Art Center. This annual party continues through the month of October with different events throughout Chicago.
Saturday, Oct. 6
On Campus
What: Multicultural Greek Council/National Pan-Hellenic Council Fall Yardshow
When: 1 p.m.
Where: The Rock
Cost: Varies, depending on what you purchase
Members of NU’s MGC and the NPHC organizations will be strolling and selling hot dogs and drinks by The Rock on Saturday afternoon.
In Evanston
What: Books on the Chopping Block
When: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Where: Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
Cost: Free
Members of City Lit Theater Company will present dramatic readings of some of the most popular banned books of the year.
In Chicago
What: Chicago Beer Festival
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Where: Chicago Union Station, 210 S. Canal St.
Cost: $40 (tickets must be bought in advance)
Head down to Union Station to take part in the Chicago Beer Festival. Enjoy unlimited beer tasting with the purchase of a ticket — if you’re of age, of course.
Sunday, Oct. 7
In Chicago
What: Bank of America Chicago Marathon
When: 7:30 a.m.
Where: Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St.
Cost: Free
Brave the crowds to watch runners from across the globe tackle the 26.2 mile run Sunday morning.
