Concert: Emerson String Quartet
Are you classy? If so, come hear the Emerson Quartet perform a dazzling repertoire of Beethoven, Barber and Shostakovich following the theme of “Memory and the Work of Art.” The world-renowned group has won nine Grammys and was called “America’s greatest quartet” by Time. At the 7 p.m. pre-concert talk, you’ll have a chance to meet the players and hear firsthand about what it takes to be a professional musician.
Richardson Auditorium
Thursday, 8 p.m.
Film: Banff Mountain Film Festival: Radical Reels Tour
Sponsored by the same folks who dragged you into the woods and out again — Outdoor Action — this selection of the most extreme and highest-adrenaline sport films includes the action-packed antics of climbing, mountain biking, BASE jumping, snowboarding and more. Come for the free gear-raffle and to see the OA leaders who be shaking their booties to give it to you.
McCosh 10
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Theater: ‘The Monkeys Are Coming!’ Senior Thesis Production
Directed by Gabriel Crouse ’12, “The Monkeys Are Coming!” is the senior thesis production you won’t want to miss. Based on Lev Lunts’ renowned 1923 “Obez’iany idut!”, the play was translated by Princeton’s own Russian professor Stanislav Shvabrin. Given that the Soviet government declared Lunts’ works to be a “pernicious and alien” affront to Soviet ideology, this show is sure to be a truly stimulating experience.
Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau Street
Thursday through Saturday, 8 p.m.
Film: African Film Series presents ‘Ainsi meurent les anges’
African Film Series will be showcasing its third movie in a 10-part installment on Tuesday. The film, “Ainsi meurent les anges” (And So Angels Die), depicts a troubled Senegalese poet living with his French wife and children outside of Paris. Following the screening will be a 10-minute discussion led by professor Wendy Belcher. The event is free and sponsored by the Department of Comparative Literature, Center for African American Studies and Program in African Studies.
McCormick Hall 106
Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Event: CSA Karaoke Night
Asians, friends of Asians, people who like to sing and people who like to eat, come experience one of Asia’s most universally beloved activities: karaoke. Whether you speak Chinese, Korean, Japanese, English or Engrish, there’s a microphone waiting for you. Chinese food provided.
Whitman Common Room
Friday, 8 p.m.
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