We’re all unbelievably busy. Being that way is practically synonymous with being a college student, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find the time to have some fun. So read on about all the events you’ll want to consider using to recharge your social battery as you plan your upcoming week.
Educational
Feed that hungry Vanderbilt brain of yours with these thought-provoking events.
What: Improving Health in Cities: A Challenge and Opportunity for Public Health, Research, and Action
When: Feb. 21, 12:00 p.m. CST
Where: Light Hall
Who: Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Why: Are you interested in Public Health? Perhaps you want to learn more about urban health policy or hear from an accomplished professional in your field of interest. Come listen to Dr. Diez Roux speak on her experience in the field of public health and share her take on how to improve health disparities in cities.
What: Holocaust Survivor Speaker
When: Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Saratt Cinema
Who: Vanderbilt Chabad
Why: Join Chabad to hear international speaker and Holocaust survivor Sami Steigmann share his story and learn about Jewish life and culture. RSVP here.
Recreation and Wellness
Work your mind and body with a culinary class or yoga session.
What: Homemade Pizzas Made Easy
When: Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m. CST
Where: Vandy Rec Teaching Kitchen
Who: Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness
Why: If you’re like me and your cooking skills consist of boiling water for pasta and putting Eggo waffles in the toaster, this is the class for you. Join the Rec for this free class on how to make your very own healthy but delicious slice of ‘za. Registration is required and you can sign up here.
What: Relax and Reset Spring Yoga 2023
When: Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m. CST
Where: Black Cultural Center
Who: Center for Student Wellbeing
Why: Join the Center for Student Wellbeing and the Black Cultural Center in weekly yoga classes led by local fitness instructor Jo-Jo Jackson — great way to move your body and nourish your soul.
Athletics
Take a break from studying and come cheer on your fellow Commodores.
What: Men’s Baseball vs. Central Arkansas
When: Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m. CST
Where: Hawkins Field
Who: Vanderbilt Men’s Baseball
Why: Join the VandyBoys at their first home game. Athletic event tickets are free for students, so bring your friends and pack Hawkins Field.
What: Women’s Basketball vs. LSU
When: Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Gym
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball
Why: Head over to Memorial to get that extra push you need to make it through the week. This game will feature some exciting Black History Month festivities!
What: Women’s Tennis vs. MTSU
When: Feb. 26, 1:00 p.m. CST
Where: Curry Tennis Center Complex
Who: Vanderbilt Women’s Tennis
Why: Break up your Sunday studies by cheering on Women’s Tennis.
Social
Invite your friends to step out of your comfort zones.
What: Horizons: Celebrating J’ouvert
When: Feb. 24, 10:00 p.m. CST
Where: Community Event Space
Who: Caribbean Students Association
Why: The Caribbean Students Association will be hosting a celebration for J’ouvert, the Caribbean festival which marks the beginning of Carnival.
What: Dignity-Centered Hospital Gown (Re)Design Workshop
When: Feb. 26, 12:00 p.m. CST
Where: The Wond’ry
Who: Fiber Arts Build Lab
Why: Join the Fiber Arts Build Lab and Vanderbilt’s Medical Innovators Development program on a workshop dedicated to designing a dignity-centered hospital gown. Lunch will be provided!
Don’t forget to register here.
Around Nashville
Need a break from campus? Check out these local events all around town.
What: Capitol Steps Workout
When: Feb. 20 and Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m. CST
Where: Tennessee State Capitol Building
Who: Co-Founder James Crumlin
Why: Every Monday and Thursday, join Capitol Steps Workout for their free community workout class. Classes are focused on endurance, agility, strength, balance and mental health through hill sprints, running up and down steps, lunges, burpees, running intervals and abdominal exercises. All fitness levels are welcome. Registration is required here.
What: Fat Tuesday at Assembly Hall
When: Feb. 21, 5:00 p.m. CST
Where: Assembly Food Hall
Who: Assembly Food Hall
Why: Celebrate Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday with Assembly Food Hall’s NOLA-themed night of food, jazz and fun. Food vendors will be selling a variety of traditional Mardi Gras dishes.
What: Comedy Open Mic
When: Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. CST
Where: Café Coco
Who: Café Coco
Why: Is your roommate tired of hearing your stand-up comedy routine? Head over to Taste of Nashville restaurant Café Coco, located right behind campus in the Elliston neighborhood. This event is free, but registration is required.
