Pageant: Mr. and Mrs. KASA
Didn’t get enough of Miss America? Quench your thirst for pageants by heading to Mr. and Mrs. KASA, a night full of hilarious contests, free Korean food and wacky games! Plus, donations from the event will go to KKOOM, a charity that supports Korean orphans. If you don’t go, you’ll never find out who is ultimately crowned Mr. and Mrs. KASA.
Campus Club
Thursday, 6 p.m.
Performance: Flux
Twice a year, DiSiac, one of Princeton’s premiere dance groups, presents a must-see performance that showcases a variety of dancing styles with its typical flair. This season’s show looks to be a continuation of a tradition of great dance shows. From the show’s very name, “Flux” should be a nonstop flow of top-notch dancing. This is not one to miss.
Berlind Theatre
Thursday and Friday, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Comedy: Quipfire! Winter Formals Shows
Looking for a way to escape the bitter cold and snow? Warm yourself with riotous laughter at Quipfire!’s winter formals shows. They are sure to provide more of Quipfire!’s typical brand of improv comedy, crafted around audience participation. Even if you’ve been to Quipfire! before, it’s still worth seeing, because Quipfire! shows are like snowflakes: No two are ever the same!
Theatre Intime
Thursday through Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Film: Easy A
Remember reading “The Scarlet Letter” back in high school? Maybe just the SparkNotes? Well, the people behind “Easy A” sure did, as they took the idea of a woman who puts an “A” for adultery on her clothes, and replaced the rest with a riotous comedy about a girl who gets money for pretending to sleep with people at her school. Starring up-and-comer Emma Stone (“Superbad”), the movie boasts a hilarious story and a great ensemble cast.
Princeton Garden Theatre
Thursday and Friday, 11:30 p.m.
Event: FrostFest
Wishing winter would come sooner? FrostFest, hosted by the USG, is guaranteed to be a winter wonderland of fun. Enjoy activities such as cookie decorating, making gingerbread houses, playing “Dance Dance Revolution” and “Rock Band,” listening to some a cappella performances, and eating some international cuisine. Don’t forget about the 1-ton sundae! Also, you can meet the BonHomme (French for giant snowman).
Dillon Gymnasium
Friday, 2-5 p.m.
Music: I Love Rock and Roll
Do you love rock and roll? If so, the Princeton University Rock Ensemble’s presentation of “I Love Rock and Roll” is sure to get you jamming and grooving. Come watch Princeton’s first student rock group play your favorite classic rock hits and more obscure tunes you’ve never heard of. By the end of the night, you will truly “love rock and roll.”
Frist Film/Performance Theatre
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.
Music: Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
As the Christmas spirit builds and spreads around Campus, the Episcopal Church at Princeton presents its Service of Nine Lessons and Carols, a popular annual event featuring readings and carols. Held in the University Chapel, the service is sure to provide a gorgeous, meditative Christmas service for all students, regardless of religious affiliation.
University Chapel
Sunday, 9-10:30 p.m.
Event: All You Can Make Buffet
Two of Princeton’s favorite things — free food and Asians — combine into one delicious night. Come to Murray-Dodge Cafe, pick your own ingredients and get all the food you can eat without paying a cent. Eat Asian food done right, like the best fried rice, bubble tea and sushi you’ve ever had, along with more traditional dishes like scallion pancakes, zha jiang mian and almond tofu.
Murray Dodge Cafe
Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Film: Home Sweet Israel
The Hebrew Film Series continues, this week presenting “Home Sweet Israel,” a film following the life of Felicia, an undocumented worker who runs a kindergarten from her home in Tel Aviv for undocumented children. Felicia soon becomes more than just a caretaker for the children, stepping into a role of surrogate motherhood for the children, whose parents are too busy to care for them and who could be deported at any time. This is sure to be a thought-provoking film.
McCormick Hall 101
Sunday, 7:15 p.m.
Campus Picks compiled by Charles Du, Lisa Fierstein, Ben Neumann and Trap Yates.
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