Global Gala

As Grand Valley State University continues to experience an expanding
international population, diversity equally ceases to run thin. Come experience
GVSU’s international side at the seventh annual cultural showcase, Global Gala.
Throughout the showcase, a variety of performances by student organizations
will come together to give GVSU an exotic taste of their homeland; literally.
Global Gala attracts over 350 members of the Grand Rapids community, and will
feature dancing, free food, a free raffle and more. The showcase will be hosted
in the Grand River Room of Kirkhof on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Senior Dance Concert

Join in on the celebration and reflection of five Grand Valley
State University graduating seniors who will showcase their years of hard work
during their final collegiate performance, “Existence.” Invoking a mix of
emotional reactions, including stress, relief, struggle and happiness,
“Existence” aims to be a performance that showcases each dancer’s own personal
aesthetics. The performance will be hosted on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. in
the Performing Arts Center, room 1600 on the Alllendale Campus. Admission is
free and open to the public. 

Saturday Night Dive

Enjoy a night of comedic fun, as Spotlight Productions hosts its
last open mic night for the fall semester. The event is free and open to anyone
regardless of comedic experience, and each participant will receive 10 minutes
to make the crowd lose their breath in laughter. Saturday Night Dive will be
hosted in Area 51 of the Kirkhof Center on Saturday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. For
more information on signing up to perform, contact Spotlight Productions through
social media or e-mail their Comedy Chair person at [email protected].

Singin’ in the Rain:
DeVos Performance Hall

The Grand Rapids Symphony will bring to life the classic award-winning
performance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at the DeVos Performance Hall this
weekend. The symphony will provide the live soundtrack which will include
tracks such as Make ‘Em Laugh, Fit as a
Fiddle, You Were Meant for Me and more. The musical will make an appearance
Friday through Sunday with tickets starting at $18 and $5 for full time
students. For more information on show times, visit https://devosperformancehall.com/schedule/grand-rapids-symphony-presents-singin-rain

University Bookstore
Fashion Show and Fundraiser

Grab
a sneak peek of what the University Bookstore has to offer as they host a
fashion show that will feature the 2014 Battle of the Valleys tee, GV Fashions
and more all the while raising money for charity. The bookstore will host free
food, music and will be raffling off prizes. Raffle tickets will be sold at $1
each. The bookstore is joining in on the Battle of the Valleys fundraising
competition where 100% of the proceeds from raffle tickets will go directly to
the Grand Valley Children’s fund. Show off your Laker pride on Friday from 1 p.m.
to 2 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center lounge.