By Christina Oddo
Writer
Although House Party Weekend is often perceived as a weekend that promotes alcohol consumption, there are many nonalcoholic activities and events being held on campus this weekend.
A March Madness Sweet Sixteen Party will be held at Uptown at 9 p.m. on Thursday. Bring friends, and feel free to bring or order food to eat at Uptown. An Open Mic Night is also taking place Thursday night at 10 p.m. at Seventh Street Café. Anyone interested in participating in the Open Mic Night should sign up in the CAP Center.
Members of the Outing Club will be hosting the Basecamp Open House in Tustin Dance Studio on Friday from 4-6 p.m. and includes a bouldering wall competition, adventure movies, snacks, prizes and games.
On Friday at 9 p.m., Uptown will host karaoke and serve ‘mocktails.’ Downhill, there will be a student band performing at Seventh Street Café at 10 p.m. as well as a Midnight Movie Marathon at the Campus Theatre on Friday from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Free popcorn and soda will be served, and other snacks can be purchased at the theatre. There will be a 10:30 p.m. showing of “Anchorman,” a midnight showing of “Bridesmaids” and a 2 a.m. showing of Role Models.
There will be a New York City Trip this Saturday. Anyone interested should sign up in the CAP Center.
In Smith Quad (or the Bison Café if there is rain) from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, The Body Electric (Nick Horner ’11, Seth Chizeck ’11, Luke Chohany ’10 with Alex Apfel ’12) will perform a jazzy, electronic performance. Enjoy free burgers, hot dogs and macaroni and cheese. This event is co-sponsored by the Dean of Students, Office of Residential Education and Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.
From 3-7 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a Street Fair on Dent Drive. There will be a barbeque, chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, funnel cake, French fries, desserts and soft pretzels. Other activities include laser tag, mini-hoops, extreme T-ball, or you can make your own music video.
Finally, there will be a Highlighter Party at Uptown on Saturday night at 9 p.m. Don’t miss out on some awesome music with DJ Michael Davis ’13.