Sunday, March 23, 2025
- All dayArtfinity: The MIT Festival for the ArtsA celebration of creativity and community at MITArtfinity is a new festival of the arts at MIT featuring 80 free performing and visual arts events, celebrating creativity and community at the Institute. Artfinity launches with the opening of the new Edward and Joyce Linde Music Building on February 15, 2025, continues with a concentration of events February 28-March 16, and culminates with the Eugene McDermott Award in the Arts public lecture by 2025 recipient artist and designer Es Devlin on May 1, 2025, and a concert by Grammy-winning rapper and Visiting Professor Lupe Fiasco on May 2, 2025. Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to creativity, community, and the intersection of art, science and technology. We invite you to join us in this celebration, explore the diverse events, and experience the innovative spirit that defines the arts at MIT.About the Artists Artfinity features the innovative work of MIT faculty, students, staff, and alumni, alongside guest artists from the Greater Boston area and beyond.About the Activities & Events All 80 events are open to the public, including dozens of concerts and performances plus an array of visual arts such as projections, films, installations, exhibitions, and augmented reality experiences, as well as lectures and workshops for attendees to participate in. With a wide range of visual and performing arts events open to all, Artfinity embodies MIT’s commitment to the arts and the intersection of art, science, and technology.About the Presenters Artfinity is an institute-sponsored event organized by the Office of the Arts at MIT with faculty leads Institute Professor of Music Marcus Thompson and Professor of Art, Culture and Technology Azra Akšamija. Departments, labs, centers, and student groups across MIT are presenting partners.Visit arts.mit.edu for more information about the arts at MIT.
- 10:00 AM1hWomen's Fencing vs. NCAA National Collegiate ChampionshipTime: 1:00 PMLocation: University Park, PA / Penn State
- 2:30 PM1hWomen's Fencing vs. NCAA National Collegiate ChampionshipTime: 1:00 PMLocation: University Park, PA / Penn State
- 2:45 PM15mMIT@2:50 - Ten Minutes for Your MindTen minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu
- 5:00 PM2hMITHAS: Amrutha Venkatesh, Carnatic VocalJoin us as we celebrate the first-ever MITHAS concerts in our new space at the Thomas Tull Concert Hall at W18. This special weekend will feature some of the greatest talents in Hindustani and Carnatic music: Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, Amrutha Venkatesh and more!Amrutha Venkatesh Carnatic VocalL Ramakrishnan (Violin) SJ Arjun Ganesh (Mridangam) Chandrasekara Sharma (Ghatam)
- 6:00 PM3hWestgate Adult Boardgames NightRoll the Dice at Board Games Night! Join us on Sunday, March 23rd, for an evening of fun, strategy, and pizza in the Westgate Basement. Whether you're a board game enthusiast or a beginner, this is the perfect chance to meet fellow residents, try out new games, and enjoy some delicious pizza!📅 When: March 23rd, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM📍 Where: Westgate BasementWe'll have a variety of games available, and all experience levels are welcome. Pizza will be provided, so please RSVP below to help us estimate how much to order. Looking forward to a night of friendly competition and great company! 🎲PS This is event is intended for adults only - thanks!