Event of the Week
Monday, April 13
You know every step to the dance in Michael Jackson’s ‘Thiller,’ don’t you? Don’t be ashamed ‘- there are other people out there who have studied a zombie’s every move. Take Steven Scholzman, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He has been fascinated with zombie movies ever since he caught a late-night airing of ‘Night of the Living Dead.’ He’ll be at Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday, April 13 for a screening and discussion of the film. 290 Harvard St. in Brookline; $7.75 with college ID; 7 p.m.; 617-734-2500.
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Thursday, April 9
If you attend the Painting the Campus Purple Barbecue, don’t expect to actually paint the entire campus purple ‘- sorry to disappoint. You can, however, get free food, and learn more about Relay for Life. It’s an American Cancer Society event to celebrate those who have battled cancer, and the barbecue is the kick-off. You can sign up last minute at the event, which is hosted by Colleges Against Cancer, Sigma Phi Epsilon and the Resident Student Association. Centennial Quad; free; 1 p.m.; eboard.ca[email protected].
Friday, April 10
Locavores have their thing ‘- they’re all about locally harvested produce and sustainability. But what about the lovers of local art? There isn’t a cool name like locavore for them yet, but there is an event tailored to their interests. The Endless Knot Arts Festival celebrates art created by members of the Boston community. Expect to see a concert with musical and dance performances and local artists selling their work. Roxbury Community College at 1234 Columbus Ave.; $5; 7 p.m.; 617-541-5380.
Saturday, April 11
Remember field day in elementary school? There were no classes and everyone just got to play those fun, competitive games the whole day. If you thought reliving those memories was impossible, it’s time to rethink that. At Field Day for Keep a Child Alive, KCA will be giving out information about the AIDS pandemic as well as free food and prizes for winners of games like the three-legged race. Centennial Quad; free; 2 p.m.; [email protected].
Sunday, April 12
If you thought the event of the week sounded cool, you’re going to love this. Zombie lovers will be at meeting near Mike’s Restaurant at 9 Davis Sq. on Easter Sunday to lurch ‘- yes, that’s right lurch like zombies ‘- to Harvard Square. Don’t expect there to be anything at the end, it’s all about the fun of lurching. And if you think you’ll be the only one there lurching, just show up and walk regularly. Free; noon; [email protected].
Monday, April 13
It’s been said that Jay McInerny’s novel, ‘Bright Lights, Big City,’ defined a generation. It follows a writer from New York City who gets caught up in the drug-using, party-going hedonistic lifestyle of the city in the 1980s, and it’s one more reason to see McInerny at Brookline Booksmith. He’ll be discussing his latest book of short stories, ‘How It Ended,’ about nearly three decades of his career. 279 Harvard St. in Brookline; free; 7 p.m.; 617-566-6660.
Tuesday, April 14
There are so many reasons to watch PBS:’ no commercials, interesting documentaries and ‘The News Hour with Jim Lehrer.’ Lehrer himself will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre to discuss his new novel, ‘Oh, Johnny.’ It’s a coming of age story that follows character Johnny Wrigley from the baseball diamond in his small town to Okinawa, Japan, where he spent time as a marine. Coolidge Corner Theatre; $5; 6 p.m.; 617-734-2500.
Wednesday, April 15
Finals can really burn you out. The hours spent studying and stressing over a test would be much better spent relaxing somewhere, that’s for sure. Take a breather at the Pre-Finals Meditation Sitting. Led by Josh Summers from Back Bay Yoga Studio, the half-hour sitting will be ample time to forget about the tests. You’ll leave feeling focused and ready to take on anything. The Sacred Space; free; 3 p.m.; 617-373-2728.
