[GSC-HCA-Offcampus] September Events [Welcome!]

[Jennifer Tang]

Salutations!

For those who have been on this mailing list, welcome to the start of the
new year! Take the very short survey
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U5Skd4IW7_MS4t3BWSf2z0Fqz65vIu6zWh3OhEwZLa0/viewform?usp=send_form>
!

For those getting this for the first time, then let us introduce ourselves.
We (Jennifer, Patricia, and Rachit) are the GSC HCA Off-campus Co-chairs.
We coordinate different events for students who live off-campus. We only
send ONE email a month, letting you know about the events we planned and
perhaps a few other events going on at MIT.

Typically in the past, most of our events have been meals at restaurants.
Since we only have a limited numbers of spots, for most events we ask that
people sign-up if they are interested. Then we will randomly choose people
from the sign-up to attend. However, make sure you read the details of each
event, because this may change. For instance, *we have an ice cream event
where all first year students can attend! *(See below).

Because it is the start of a new year, we have a survey
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U5Skd4IW7_MS4t3BWSf2z0Fqz65vIu6zWh3OhEwZLa0/viewform?usp=send_form>
for
you guys. It is completely optional and only seven questions long, so it
should take no time at all. Also, if you complete the survey you can choose
to be entered for a drawing to get a pass which lets you attend any future
event Off-Campus Housing has in the next year!

As always, if you have a suggestion for an event or an issue regarding
off-campus life that could be relevant for discussion with the GSC, please
let us know. If you have an event that you would like advertised to this
list, use this form: http://goo.gl/QtXtNP . We're always looking for help
brainstorming and organizing new events.

Your friendly Off-Campus- Co-chairs,
Jennifer, Patricia, and Rachit


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1. MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8PM-10PM
2. First Years Ice Cream at *Toscanini's*, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8pm to 9pm
3. Open Mic Night at the Thirsty Ear, Tuesday, Sept 15
4. *Hardcore Parkour* + Dinner, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30pm
5. *ICA* after 5 + dinner at *The Daily Catch*, Thursday, Sept. 24,
6:15pm-9pm
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1. MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
When: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 8PM-10PM
Where: Thirsty Ear Pub
Contact: teec-comedy at mit.edu
RSVP: N/A
Description: What: MIT Comedy Night at the Thirsty Ear Pub
When: Tuesday, September 8th, 8p. Show starts 8:30p.
Where: Thirsty Ear Pub, Ashdown House (NW35)
Contact: teec-comedy at mit.edu

- Join us for another MIT Comedy Night, with headliner Mehran Khaghani
(NBC’s Last Comic Standing).
- Hosted by Thom Crowley, featuring Emily Ruskowski, Ken Reid, Danny Hatch,
Kyle Franklin, and Alana Holt Peters
- Snacks and soda provided. Presented by the Thirsty Ear Executive
Committee.
- Sponsored by GSC Funding Board, Peter de Florez '38 Humor Fund, and
GradRat.
- 21+ govt ID & MIT ID required for entry. Please have ID ready to show at
the door.

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2. First Years Ice Cream at Toscanini's
When: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 8pm to 9pm
Where: Ice Cream at Toscanini's
Contact: gsc-hca-offcampus-chair at mit.edu
RSVP: https://signup.mit.edu:444/signup.php?id=ochIceCream
Description: ATTENTION FIRST YEAR STUDENTS LIVING OFF CAMPUS! Come to our
off-campus kick-off! This is a special social event for first-year students
who are living off campus. Come meet your peers and enjoy some delicious
ice cream!! *Please show up between 8pm and 8:15pm for free ice cream!* Because
this is a special event, there is no limit on the number of people. Please
sign up if you are interested in coming.
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3. Open Mic Night at the Thirsty Ear
When: Tuesday, Sept 15
Where: Thirsty Ear Pub
Contact: teec at mit.edu
RSVP: N/A
Description: Are you a singer or poet? Do you like telling stories or
making people laugh? Well what better way to show off your talents then to
perform at the Thirsty Ear's first open mic night of the academic year at
8PM on Tuesday, September 15!

If you are interested in performing a ~10 minute act at this or any future
Thirsty Ear open mic, please fill out the application form linked here:
https://goo.gl/qtO2nE

We have a keyboard and an acoustic guitar available for use!

Please note that:
-All acts must apply in advance
-No more than 2 people per act (exceptions may be made for strictly a
capella performances, please ask)
-All performers must be MIT students or affiliates.
-All performers must be 21+ with valid photo ID.
-Only unamplified string instruments will be permitted (no percussion).

You can email me (Phil, parevalo at mit.edu) with any questions.

Cheers!
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4. Hardcore Parkour + Dinner
When: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30pm
Where: Harvard Square
Contact: paxty at mit.edu
RSVP: http://signup.mit.edu/1702187690
Description: You talk the talk, but can you walk the walk? Come find out
(or learn to) with a parkour lesson in Harvard Square! We'll go over the
basic moves so in no time, you'll be leaping over parked cars, shimmying up
buildings, and hurtling yourself through the city in style.

After an invigorating parkour session, we'll grab food from Clover and
celebrate our triumphs.

Off-campus housing will cover the parkour class and $5 towards food per
person (we cannot cover alcoholic beverages). Sign-up is a for a lottery
for a spot. Only those selected will be notified. See more details at
http://pkgamericas.com/outdoor-adult-harvard-sq/


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5. ICA after 5 + dinner at The Daily Catch
When: Thursday, Sept. 24, 6:15pm-9pm
Where: Institute of Contemporary Arts and The Daily Catch at Seaport
Contact: rneupane at mit.edu
RSVP: http://signup.mit.edu/1702187690
Description: Come join OCH and explore the offerings of Seaport area. We
will start off with Institute of Contemporary Arts. After getting our
sophistication level up, we will head over to The Daily Catch for some
amazing seafood. Be sure to check out their great reviews.

Off-campus housing will cover $15 towards the dinner per person (we cannot
cover alcoholic beverages). Sign-up is a for a lottery for a spot. Only
those selected will be notified.
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