The Weekend Ahead: Campus performances to catch for Week 5
Keep these performances in mind for Week 5.
October 20, 2022
If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances on Northwestern’s campus you won’t want to miss.
Performance Hour by Sophie Schaeffer: Be Sweet
Annie May Swift Hall, Krause Studio
Friday 9 p.m.
Free
This event is presented by the Department of Performance Studies as a part of its Performance Hour Series.
Imagine U: Me…Jane: The Dreams and Adventures of Young Jane Goodall
Josephine Louis Theater
Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.
$15 for non-students, $6 advance for NU students, $10 at door for NU students
Based on Patrick McDonnell’s book about Jane Goodall, this musical tells a kid-friendly story about the activist’s early life.
Jewish Theatre Ensemble: I and You
Shanley Pavilion
Friday 7 and 10 p.m., Saturday 2 and 7 p.m.
Pay what you can
This play explores themes of human connection through the story of a chronically ill student and her classmate who work on a school project about poetry. All proceeds will be donated to the Indigenous Women Rising Abortion Fund.
A&O Productions: Blowout
Welsh-Ryan Arena
Saturday 8 p.m.
Free tickets for NU students. The event is sold out, but students can sign up for a potential ticket swap through the Norris Box Office.
For its annual concert, A&O is presenting indie pop band MICHELLE as an opener, followed by headliner Aminé.
Hindu YUVA at NU: Wildcat Diwali Ramleela: The Story of Ram
Cahn Auditorium
Sunday 6 p.m.
Free for students, $11 for non-students
To celebrate Diwali on Monday, this musical retells the ancient epic Ramayana with Indian classical music and dance.
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