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As the temperatures fluctuate between last night’s arctic tundra and today/tomorrow’s “We Can’t Believe It’s Not Spring” unseasonable warmness, we urge you to abandon your carrels in VP and step out into the light for this week’s gaggle of events.

Or at the very least, read this post. Tomato tomato, right?

Courses and Majors Fair

When? Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Where? Houston Hall

Why? Because you think you’re (insert pre-med, triple majoring, etc.) now, but when reality hits it’s good to know what’s out there

Bring? An open mind 

Oktoberfest (for Seniors)

When? Thursday 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where? College Green

Why? Alcohol, drunk food and Kweder (you know, that guy from Smoke’s)

Bring? An empty stomach for cider and mac n’ cheese

SPEC Concerts Presents:Cashmere Cat with special guest Masego

When? Thursday 7:00 p.m.

Where? World Café Live

Why? You’ve always loved Cashmere Cat and are so happy that Penn is catching up with your eclectic taste in music

Bring? 8+ friends so you can save $2

For Colored Girls (Presented by The African American Arts Alliance)

When? Friday 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 p.m.

Where? Harold Prince Theater

Why? Read the description and tell us that this doesn’t sound like the most beautiful and artistic thing ever (like a choreopoem, come on that’s cool)

Bring? $8 to Locust or $10 to the door.

Penn Symphony Orchestra Presents: UPRISING

When? Friday 8:00 p.m.

Where? Irvine Auditorium

Why? A little Beethoven and Rachmaninoff never killed nobody also FREE ADMISSION

Bring? Your PennCard and appreciation of the arts

Philly Pick of the Week: Japanese Flea Market

When? Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Where? Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

Why? Why not?

Bring? Your curiosity and probably a few friends 

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