Campus picks: Nov. 11, 2010

Theater: This Is Our Youth

Two days. Two friends — a dejected 19-year-old and an enterprising drug dealer — hurry to return $15,000 of stolen cash. Then one of their secret lovers comes into the picture. None of them will be the same. Theatre Intime presents “This Is Our Youth,” a play that explores what it means to have finished adolescence but not yet reach adulthood. Written by Kenneth Lonergan, “This is Our Youth” hilariously examines themes of privilege and pride, yet poignantly highlights the disenchantment they lead to.

Theatre Intime

Thursday through Sunday, 8 p.m.

November 18-20, 8 p.m.

Film: Cool Runnings

If you were born around 1990 (i.e., all of ya’ll), you probably haven’t seen this 1993 film about a Jamaican bobsled team trying to make the Winter Olympics. Lighthearted, hilarious and touching, “Cool Runnings” is a cult classic that is sure to make you smile. Princeton Caribbean Connection, a student group that promotes awareness of Caribbean culture and issues, has organized this film showing. So don’t miss this Disney-produced, fake-accent-laden romp — you’d better Ja-make-it down there!

302 Frist Campus Center

Thursday, 9 p.m.

Music: World Music Night

Study breaks are plentiful on the Princeton campus. But study breaks that transform into dance parties to the sound of student-performed music, not so much. The Fields Center is hosting a study break that does just that! Expect an eclectic mix of music along with student performances as you dance the night away.

Fields Center

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Thursday, 10 p.m. — 2 a.m.

Music: Tigressions A Cappella Jam

As they launch their new CD, “Until The Morning Light,” the Tigressions will perform some of their old favorites as well as original arrangements of current hits by artists ranging from Michael Buble and Maroon 5 to Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga. A CD launch party in the lower level of Richardson Auditorium will follow the concert.

Richardson Auditorium

Friday, 8-10 p.m.

Religion: Diwali at the Chapel

The University Chapel will host ‘Diwali in the Chapel,’ a Hindu celebration of goodness, knowledge and light. Diwali, as celebrated in the North Indian tradition, marks the return of Lord Rama, the human incarnation of the divine preserver, to his kingdom of Ayodhya after having defeated the demon Raavan. The evening will feature a traditional worship service, classical music and dance, and a very special performance by the Princeton Chapel Choir.

University Chapel

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Music: Princeton University Chamber Ensemble

The Princeton University Chamber Ensemble presents its fall concert, featuring music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Bruckner and Andres. The event is free, and refreshments will follow the concert.

Rockefeller Common Room

Sunday, 3 p.m.

Theater: The Good Person of Setzuan

An allegorical examination of the struggle between self-interest and selflessness, “The Good Person of Setzuan” is an adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s original play. Directed by Princeton alumnus Mark Nelson ’77 and featuring original music by Gilad Cohen GS, this interpretation recounts the story of three gods whose search for a truly good person is met with the kindness of none other than a bankrupt prostitute. When put to the test, how long will her hospitality and generosity last?

Berlind Theatre

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

Nov. 18 — 20, 8 p.m.

Campus picks compiled by Bruce Easop, Merrill Fabry, Molly O’Neill, Ashwath Rabindranath and Meghan Todt.