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Favorite Things To Do

The a cappella scene at Tufts is huge, and you’ll see postings for shows for one or a few of the University’s six groups throughout the semester. They kick off the year with the Orientation Show the night after students arrive back on campus in the fall. Tufts’ seasonal carnivals draw many new activities to the campus. There are all types of events going on in the Campus Center on these nights. Poetry readings and solo guitar acts are also popular fare around campus. The Concert Board hand picks musicians to come play at Tufts. There is usually a fall rock show, winter jazz show, and “Spring Fling.” The end-of-the-semester dance shows by Tufts Dance Collective and Spirit of Color are generally packed to the capacity of the auditorium. Here, you have a good chance to see all your fellow students “shake it around.” Check out free weekly films offered in Barnum Hall. Every Friday night, Hotung Café has music and dancing, but you’re more likely to see the crowds there on a Thursday night for local bands. In addition to the drama department, there are several student-run theater groups on campus, so Tufts’ stages never remain empty for long. Each group produces major and minor productions, so keep your eyes peeled.

Chill with friends in a dorm room, grab a coffee at Brown & Brew, check out a play or movie on campus, or watch an a cappella show