Theater: Lewis Center for the Arts presents Sophocles' "Elektra"
Watch one of the world's oldest and greatest plays in a Lewis Center senior performance that breathes new life into a tale of revenge and familial tragedy. Evelyn Giovine ’16 will perform the title character with direction from Alexandru Mihail, co-sponsored by the Lewis Center for the Arts and the Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies. See this play this weekend and next.
Matthews Acting Studio at 185 Nassau Street
Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m.
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Reading: CWR Lecturer Discusses Debut Novel
Next Tuesday, Idra Novey will read and talk about her debut novel, “Ways to Disappear.” Novey is a lecturer in Literary Translation for the Creative Writing department, and has published several books of poetry. Stop by her reading/book signing to celebrate the launch of her first novel! Even more reason to do so if you've never been to the Princeton Public Library — it’s easily one of the best public libraries in the country.
Princeton Public Library Common Room
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
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Dance: Sympoh presents "Floor Display 4"
This Saturday, Sympoh will hold its annual winter breakdancing competition, "Floor Display 4," from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Top breakdancers from throughout the area will battle, tournament-style, to DJ Kanton’s great beats for a cash prize. Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a $10 entry fee, but feel free to just watch — it’s free with PUID.
Wilson Black Box Theater
Saturday, 6 p.m.
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BAC Spring Auditions
Princeton’s premier hip-hop dance company, BAC, is holding auditions this Sunday. BAC aims to diversify Princeton through various styles of hip-hop, both technical and cultural. If you loved their past show, "The Motive," and you’re interested in joining the purple family, go to the Dillon MPR from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. No dance experience required!
Dillon Gym Multi-Purpose Room
Sunday, 2 p.m.
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BodyHype Spring Auditions
BodyHype spring auditions are this Friday from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. If you love to dance and enjoyed their past show,"Marvel," you should go and have a jam session. No experience necessary!
New South Building
Friday, 9 p.m.
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Old NasSoul Open House and Auditions
Old NasSoul, Princeton’s all-male soul and R&B a capella group, has an open house this Friday from 10 to 11:30 p.m. Auditions are Sunday, Feb. 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 8-9) from 7 to 11 p.m. If you want to have a enjoyable experience, hear about their recent tour to San Francisco or want to become a "Soul Brother," check out their open house and auditions —no prior experience required!
Bloomberg Hall 067
Friday, 10 p.m.
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Wildcats Open House and Auditions
Back from their fall break tour to Portugal, the Wildcats, one of Princeton’s all-female a capella groups, is holding an open house this Friday from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Auditions are from Sunday, Feb. 7 to Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Interested freshmen and sophomore girls can sign up for auditions on a WASS calendar.
Bloomberg Hall 053
Friday, 10 p.m.