Friday, April 27
Senior Sculpture Show
Come support your seniors at the annual sculpture show, hosted by the Washington University sculpture department, at the Des Lee Gallery. It is open from 6-8 p.m. today and from 6-9 p.m. Saturday. The show will feature performance, installation, video, drawing, and of course, sculpture. The Gallery is located on 1627 Washington Avenue.
Saturday, April 28
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Shoot some hoops on the Swamp in a charity tournament hosted by Lambda Sigma sophomore honor society. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House. The event will have enough McDonald’s food to feed 150 people. For teams of 3-4 girls/guys, the entry fee is $2 per person. Prizes include one free month of tanning, 2 yoga classes, a $25 gift certificate to Fitz’s and two tickets to Six Flags. The action starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
This dance troupe, described as a contemporary American ballet company with a European flavor, will perform at Edison Theater Saturday at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event is co-presented with Dance St. Louis. Tickets are $18 for students, $25 for faculty and staff and can be purchased at Edison Box Office.
Sam Jam benefit concert
Local blues guitarist Rich McDonough is performing at this benefit concert hosted by Sigma Alpha Mu (Sammy) fraternity. The live music takes place from 1-4 p.m. on the Sammy porch, located at House #1. All proceeds will benefit the Alzheimers Association.
Sunday, April 29
“Strings for the Stringless” benefit concert
Sponsored by the Alliance of Students Against Poverty, the sweet sounds of classical music will fill Brown Hall from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The event will feature the music of Dmitri Shostakovich, Edvard Grieg, Franz Schubert, Antonin Dvorak and Bela Bartok. A reception will follow. All money donated will go to Feed St. Louis, St. Patrick’s Center, Gateway Homeless services and Helping Hands. $3 is the suggested donation.