This week, our list includes not one but two film screenings, the Chicago debut of the musical “February House” and more. Here are some highlights to add to your calendar this week. As always, all are welcome.
Cheer for the ’Cats
See one of the final home games of the season for women’s basketball as the ’Cats look to pull out a victory over Maryland.
Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston. Buy tickets.
A moving portrait
The Block Cinema screens Amy Halpern’s feature film “FALLING LESSONS,” a portrait of both her Los Angeles creative community and a city shaken by police violence and roiled by civil unrest. Poet Laura Paul, Halpern’s apprentice, will introduce the film and offer reflections.
The event is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, in The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. RSVP here.
Making a home
Set in the early days of World War II, the musical “February House” tells the true story of eight artists living in a communal utopian experiment in Brooklyn. What results is a makeshift family searching for love, inspiration and refuge from the looming war in Europe.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on both Friday, Feb. 21, and Saturday, Feb. 22, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, in the Ethel M. Barber Theater, Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Buy tickets.
Join in the dance
Take part in a worship experience that honors sacred dance during the fourth annual Black History Month worship service. This year’s service, “The Spirit Moves: Dancing in Divine Freedom,” will feature Rev. Karen Mosby ’82 as preacher, as well as performances by Army Praise Dance Ministry and Northwestern Community Ensemble.
The service is at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, at Allice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston.
Dialogue with the dean
School of Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson will be in dialogue with director, producer and writer Luchina Fisher, who focuses on the intersection of race, gender and identity. Fisher’s latest work, the short documentary “The Dads,” follows several fathers of trans children as they bond on a weekend fishing trip.
The event is at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 24, in the Clara, Lu ‛n’ Em Theater, Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Register here to attend in person or virtually.
Building the future of Ukraine
See “WE ARE U,” a documentary following five young Ukrainians working to make a difference in their communities in the face of ongoing war. Among those featured is Northwestern first-year Myroslava Trofymchuk, who will engage in a short audience Q&A after the screening.
The screening is at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston. Register here.