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Spring break is next weekend! If you’re heading out of town, this might be your last chance to take in a weekend in the Capital District.

Here are some things going on:

Friday 2/27

NOT Tiny Molecules
Showing today at 11am and 12:30pm in the EMPAC Theater, Molecules to the MAX “is a 40-minute adventure that follows Oxy, Hydro, Hydra, Carbón, and other characters as they navigate the colorful world of atoms and molecules in search of life. With help of the Molecularium — a spaceship that can shrink to nanoscale sizes — the group explores the “secret worlds” and molecular structures of everyday objects including a snowflake, chewing gum, a penny, and even a human cell.” Sounds fun! (And free!)

Let’s hope you don’t try and use this…
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is playing in 308. $2.50 @ 7, 9:30 and midnight.

Shoes
The Black Student Alliance hosts a fashion show in the McNeil room starting at 7pm.

Mothers = Coffeehouse
The Class of 2011 turns Mothers into a coffeehouse with free snacks and coffee starting at 8pm. There will be live music too! (fbook)

Schmooze then party hard downtown
Troy Night Out is back again for this month. Head downtown on the free shuttles or take the 87 to this evening’s festivities. After the businesses close at 9, head on over to Rev Hall for the Official Unofficial TNO Afterparty ($5 to get in). This month’s lineup looks awesome as usual.

Football
Well, we would call it soccer, but there is a film at EMPAC tonight about legendary football/soccer player Zinedine Zidane. It sounds awesome, and with a soundtrack by Mogwai, how could you go wrong! The event might be sold out by the evening, so if you’re interested in going, we suggest that you pick up your tickets earlier than later. All Over Albany has a good writeup as well (fbook)

Hockey
Guess who stops by the Field House tonight? Hint: they still suck.  Yes, that’s right, archrival Clarkson’s Golden Knights are pitted against our Engineers at 7pm. One minute left, and Clarkson still sucks!

Jazzfest ‘09
At the Arts Center downtown, in the Blackbox theater, Troy High and RPI musicians will be performing some Jazz tunes for you.  $5 for individuals, or $10 if you say you’re a family.

Your 15 minutes awaits…
Open Mic night at Ground Zero from 8 to 10 PM if you’ve ever wanted your chance to perform in front of other people!  GZ is in Nugent Hall if you didn’t know.

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Saturday 2/28

Tents on ‘86
Well, that’s not the official name, but the 18 on ‘86 Carnival is taking place from 1 to 6 PM on the ‘86 field.  There should be lots to do — refer to our this one for event info,  or this one for some commentary.

Pool (Billiards, not Swimming) Tournament!
Doubles pool tourney in the games room from 1 to 3 PM, sponsored by the Class of 2011.  More info available here.

Don’t each lunch…
Wing Tasting for Clothe-a-Child will be in the McNeil room from 2 to 4 PM.  Only $10 for all the wings you can eat from a variety of places, and you’ll be clothing children too!

Done eating?  Start cooking.
The McNeil Room will also host the RPI Iron Chef Competition from 6 to 9 PM.  $20 to enter or $5 to judge.  It’s put on by Circle K, so they’re donating the proceeds.  I wonder what the secret ingredient will be!

Because you think you can be like the guys in 21
Alpha Phi and Phi Kappa Theta host a Casino Night at 6 PM in Mother’s.  Proceeds go to the Alpha Phi Foundation for Cardiac Care.  $10 at the door.  Texas Hold ‘Em, Black Jack, and Craps.

It’s gonna be big… they say!
EPIC Fest in Ground Zero starts at 6 PM.  Pattern is Movement, So Many Dynamos, Monster Machismo, Aficionado, Document, and Zona Mexicana will be playing.  It’s $5 to get in.  Info here.

Drive Fast!
UPAC Cinema shows The Fast and the Furious at the usual times – 7, 9:30, and Midnight.  $2.50.

Last Regular Season Hockey Game
Watch the Engineers battle Saint Lawrence University (we beat them once this year!) for Senior Night and the last home hockey game (unless we rock the playoffs).  New Phalanx members will also be introduced.

Cheap Jazz
The Splatto Festival Chorus will be performing at the Sanctuary for Independent Media at 8 PM for $10.  They bring together a violin/laptop player, a percussionist/electronicist, a saxophonist, and a bassist.

I think I’m seeing stars…
The Hirsch Observatory is open to the public from 8 to 10 PM for viewing  (weather permitting). It’s in J-ROWL, on the top floor.

Sunday 3/1

Your favorite cartoons!
The RPI Symphonic Band will be performing your favorite cartoon pop theme songs at EMPAC at 2 PM.  Free and should be a great time!  Flinstones, Incredibles, Looney Toons, and may more will be performed.

More music, and coffee too!
The Rensselyrics perform at the Mocha Blend Cafe in Brunswick at 1 PM.  Info here.

Room Selection for SARS
Room selection for the new Sixth Avenue ReSidence Hall will be occurring from 6 to 9 PM in the hall.  You should have signed up for a lottery number (which are posted) if you were interested. Shuttles leave every half hour on the hour.

Is there something we forgot? Let us know in the comments!

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