Sahar SaadatWeek of Welcome
Until Friday, Sept 4
Quad
Unless you’re wildly unobservant, transferred from Grant Mac, or are a commuter student that has somehow managed to only walk to Tory without looking at quad, chances are that you’ve noticed the large roadblock that is the heart of Week of Welcome. Other than Clubs Fair and the beer garden, you can see a hypnotist, listen to some live music, or participate in a headphone disco. Don’t miss out on the festivities, because at the end of the week it will all disappear and quad will return to a bleak patch of grass for the rest of the year. Tickets for certain events are available to purchase in SUB, so enjoy the U of A before the academic grind sucks out your soul.
Sonic Boom
Saturday, Sept 5 until Sunday, Sept 6
Borden Park
$199.99 for weekend pass (sonicboomfestival.com)
The fifth iteration of the alternative music festival sees a change of venue, and another change of number of days. No longer will attendees have to stand on a concrete pad for three days while staring at the one stage. There’s grass now! And only two days! The first day is arguably more “pop”-based, with Ellie Goulding, Hozier and Brandon Flowers on the lineup. Day two sees a change of pace, with Alexisonfire, The Flaming Lips and Tenacious D headlining the day.
Turkey Shoot: Tango and Cash
Tuesday, Sept 8 at 9:30 p.m.
Garneau Theatre (8712 109 Street)
$9 for students at the door
The Metro Cinema’s monthly Turkey Shoot is back, and this time they are tearing apart the terrible 1989 buddy comedy Tango and Cash. For those unfamiliar with the Turkey Shoot, it’s a staple at Metro Cinema where every month they celebrate an aesthetically challenged film. Hosted by two local comedians and “special sarcastic guests,” they tear the film apart as it’s showing, bringing hilariously bad films to a new level of insanity. September’s choice Tango and Cash stars Kurt Russel and Sylvester Stallone and is rife with what the theatre affectionately refers to as “Unintentional Homoeroticism.” Grab some of Metro’s excellent popcorn and you’re in for a fantastic night.
Gateway Volunteer Open House
Wednesday, Sept 9 at 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.
SUB 3-04
Do you like writing, shooting video, illustrating, or taking photos? Well we have the event for you! Now is your chance to learn all about volunteering at The Gateway, your friendly campus news media source. Our office will be open for you to come and chat with our staff, meet other volunteers and figure out just what The Gateway is all about. There might even be some snacks for you to partake in, so don’t miss out.
