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Campus picks: Nov. 18, 2010

Celebration: Diwali-Eid Banquet 

Join the South Asian Students Association for a Diwali-Eid celebration banquet! There will be delicious food, great music and performances by SASA freshmen. Ethnic or semi-formal attire is requested. Appetizers will come out at 7:30 p.m., and dinner will start at 8:00. Admission is free, but seating is limited, so RSVP. 

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Colonial Club

Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Film: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Most agree that getting someone to be your significant other can be a little complicated — but for Scott Pilgrim to date Ramona Flowers, he must defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends who have allied against him. And you thought you had it tough. From writer-director Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”) comes “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” an incredibly innovative take on romance designed for the YouTube generation. Starring Michael Cera as the embattled suitor, it features hilarious cameos, stunning visuals and a style like none you’ve ever seen.

Princeton Garden Theatre

Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 p.m.

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Theater: Family Feudalism

In one of the must-see shows of the season, Princeton Triangle Club presents “Family Feudalism,” a hilarious medieval musical comedy that goes behind the walls of Castle McCarter. Full of riotous original songs, swinging dance moves and more knights in shining armor than you can imagine, “Family Feudalism” is sure to be a sidesplitting romp through the age of knights, knaves and damsels in distress.  

McCarter Theatre

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.

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Film: Crossing  

“Crossing” is based on a true story of a North Korean defector. Yong-soo lives with his wife and son, Jun-i, in a small village in North Korea. After his pregnant wife falls ill, Yong-soo escapes to nearby China to secure medicine for her. While in China, Yong-soo is forced into South Korea and cannot return to his family. Yong-soo’s wife passes while he is away and Jun-i goes off in search of his father. This movie presentation is hosted by the Korean-American Student Association. 

302 Frist Campus Center

Friday, 9 p.m.

Game: Arcade Night

Arcade games are a great way to let off steam, bringing back childhood memories of carefree times. Don’t miss out on Arcade Night, sponsored by Frist Center Stage Student Programming Board, which brings some classic, old-school video games to Princeton. There will also be refreshments to fuel your adventures. 

Frist Campus Center East TV Lounge

Saturday, 9 p.m.

Game: Laser Tag

Is school stressing you out? Grab a laser gun and blast your friends away! The TRON Dome — a gigantic inflatable arena 55 feet in diameter and 25 feet high — is begging you to come in. With features like on-pack scoring and multiple game formats, you and your friends will have a great time seeing who ends up at the top of the scoreboard. Not competitive? No problem — come for the laser light show created spontaneously by your fellow players!

Dillon Gymnasium

Thursday, 8 p.m.

Film: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

If you’re a fan of Stephanie Meyers’ vampires and somehow missed the third installment of the movies based on her books, never fear: The Undergraduate Film Organization is here to help! Amid a series of killings in Seattle, Bella Swan must choose between the vampire Edward and the werewolf Jacob. Whether you prefer pale skin and melancholy facial expressions or tan abs and lupine transformations, come and enjoy this penultimate installment of Bella’s adventures.   

Frist Film/Performance Theatre

Saturday, 11 p.m.

Campus picks compiled by Sophia Deng, Charles Du, Bruce Easop, Merrill Fabry, Lisa Fierstein, Ben Neumann, Molly O’Neill and Trap Yates.