Events Calendar

Friday, March 31

7:30 p.m.: Benefit Concert for Syria & Türkiye at Oberlin First United Methodist Church

Presented by the Musikos Collective, Oberlin Muslim Students Association, and Oberlin Students for a Free Palestine, the event is set to feature performances by students, professors, and community members alike. Proceeds go to relieve victims of the Kahramanmaraş earthquake.

7:30 p.m.–12 a.m.: Dandelion Romp in Hales Gymnasium

The annual contra dance weekend with music by Gallimaufry (Brian Lindsay, Alex Sturbaum, Ness Smith-Savedoff, Donal Sheets, Arthur Davis) and Countercurrent (Brian Lindsay and Alex Sturbaum). All attendees are required to wear masks. Tickets are free for students and $65 for the general public.

Saturday, April 1

11 a.m.–12 p.m.: Raging Asian Womxn Taiko Drummers Panel Discussion in Craig Lecture Hall

In advance of its 7 p.m. Finney Chapel performance, RAW, an all-Asian, all-womxn taiko drumming group, is set to lead a panel discussion on its mission toward creative resistance for social change.

1–2:30 p.m.: Clothing Repair Workshop in King Building, room 235 Bring an item and learn basic repairs, patches, hemmings, and alterations. Hosted by the Office of Environmental Sustainability.

Tuesday, April 4

12–4 p.m.: Free Tax Help Clinic at Oberlin Community Services (285 S. Professor Street)

Families and individuals making less than $60,000 a year can receive free help with their taxes, courtesy of the Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition, the United Way of Greater Lorain County, and OCS. Interested parties should call (440) 774-5679 to schedule an appointment.

Wednesday, April 5

8 p.m.: Passover Seder at the Birenbaum Innovation and Performance Space

Chabad will be hosting an English-speaker-friendly seder. Free for students. There will be a second seder Thursday at 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 6

11 a.m.–1 p.m.: Trans Resource Fair in Wilder Main Lounge

Learn about resources for trans individuals from the College. Hosted by the Multicultural Resource Commons.

Friday, April 7

All day: Spring Swap Weekend Starts Bring clean, unwanted clothes to designated lounges in Burton Hall, Kahn Hall, South Hall, Langston Hall, or Dascomb Hall Friday, April 7. Donated items will be available for others to pick up on Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9. There will also be boxes available for unwanted underwear and socks.