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October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

Spiritual and Religious Services

Thursday, Nov. 11

12 p.m. Lutheran Discussion Group will meet in Levering. For more information call Rev. Don Burggraf (410) 235-2356.

5 p.m. A Divine Liturgy and Dinner for Eastern Orthodox students will be held at the Interfaith Center.

7:30 p.m. Baptist Bible study will take place at the University Baptist Church.

9 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Services with Dr. Larry Egbert will take place in the Interfaith Center Library.

Friday, Nov. 12

1:15 p.m. Jumah prayers will be held at the Interfaith Center. Visit http://www.jhu.edu/~jhumso for more information.

8 p.m. Seventh Day Adventist services with Fredrick Russell will be held at the Interfaith Center.

Saturday, Nov. 13

Time TBA, Shabbat Dinner at the Interfaith center; for more information and updated times visit http://www.jhu.edu/~jsa.

Sunday, Nov. 14

11 a.m. Catholic Mass will be held at the Interfaith Center. Visit http://www.catholic.jhu.edu for more information.

11 a.m. Aarthi will be held at the Interfaith Center, lower level. For more information, e-mail HSC@jhu.edu.

2 p.m. Stepping Stones Ministry will hold services in Shaffer 3, followed by a fellowship meeting at 3:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Baptist services and contemporary worship will take place at the University Baptist Church.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

7 p.m. Buddhist meditation will be practiced at the Interfaith Center.

8 p.m. The Graduate Christian Fellowship will have its weekly meeting in the Marylander Apartments, London Room. For more information e-mail Bmac@jhu.edu.

Performing Arts

Thursday, Nov. 11

7:30 p.m. Don't miss An Evening of Jazz at the Peabody Institute, 1 E. Mt. Vernon St. Call (410) 659-8100 for details.

8 p.m. See the swing Towson University Big Band at the Towson Center Arena, 8000 York Rd. Call (410) 704-2244 for details.

Friday, Nov. 12

8 p.m. Hear Classical Pianist Garrick Ohlsson at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Call (410) 783-8000.

8:30 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Check out DC Benny at the Comedy Factory, 36 Light Street. Call (410) 547-7798 for details.

Saturday, Nov. 13

7 p.m. Don't miss the Vocal Chords in action at their Fall Concert in the Bloomberg Auditorium.

8 p.m. Enjoy a variety of cultural performances at the Culturefest Show in Shriver Auditorium.

Sunday, Nov. 14

11 a.m. Check out the Jazz Brunch at the Inner Harbor Marina, 400 Key Highway. Call (410) 837-5339 for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

7 p.m. Don't miss the Culturefest Indian Classical Dance Show in the Shriver Auditorium.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

7 p.m. Hear the Guarneri String Quartet at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center of the University of Maryland College Park. Call (301) 405-2787 for details.

Miscellaneous Events

Thursday, Nov. 11

9 p.m. Once again, it's College Night at Hammerjacks at 316 Guilford Ave. Call (410) 234-0044 for details.

Friday, Nov. 12

5 p.m. The National Aquarium in Baltimore offers a discounted admission of $5 every Friday after 5 p.m. The discounted admission is a great deal, so don't pass it up! Even if you have been to the aquarium before, head down to check out the new dolphin show. For more information, including hours of operation, group discounts and directions, call (410) 567-3845.

8 p.m. The Maryland Space Grant Observatory, located in Bloomberg, offers you a free chance to look at the solar system with its telescopes, weather permitting. Call (410) 516-6525 for weather updates and observing conditions before you hike up to Bloomberg.

10 p.m. Enjoy exotic teas and diverse art at the Culturefest Art Gallery in the Mattin Center.

10 p.m. Coffee Grounds takes place every Friday night in the Mattin Center Silk Road Cafe. Come out for the free Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee, and stay for the fun evening activity.

Saturday, Nov. 13

2 p.m. Draw a professional model for free at the Art Club's Life Drawing Session in Mattin 208, the drawing studio.

Sunday, Nov. 14

3 p.m. Join the Art of Reading Book Club: The Samurai's Daughter at the Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Call (410) 547-9000 for details.

6 p.m. Get lots of free food at the Culturefest International Night Market in the Glass Pavilion.

Monday, Nov. 15

7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Don't miss the Culturefest Movie Night! In the Hodson Auditorium featuring Bend It Like Beckham.

8 p.m. For those interested in sororities and recruitment for next semester, check out the Panhellenic Dessert Social in the Glass Pavilion.

Thursday, Nov. 18

7 p.m. Come participate in a Culturefest Discussion in the AMR Multi-Purpose Room.

Lectures and Workshops

Thursday, Nov. 11

12 p.m. Check out the Resumes & Cover Letters 201 information session in Mattin 162 to learn about these foundations to any successful career endeavor.

Friday, Nov. 12

6 p.m. Come listen to Community Artist, Cinder Hypki, talk about her experiences and the importance of art and community service. Also learn about Hopkins's art volunteer groups that include the Chinese Lion Dance Troupe, Margaret Brent Ballet and more. This will be held in the AMR Multi-Purpose Room.

Saturday, Nov. 13

1 p.m. Hear deans from four major schools at the Law Information Session: Harvard, Cornell, NYU and Stanford in Mattin 160.

Monday, Nov. 15

5 p.m. Check out the Pre Health: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine meeting featuring Dean of Admissions Gaye Sheffler in Mergenthaler 111.

6 p.m. Come learn about how Focus can help you find your dream job at the Getting Focused information session in the McCoy Multi-Purpose Room.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

10 a.m. A Peace Corps recruiter will be holding Office Hours at the Career Center, Garland Hall, 3rd Floor, for those interested in potential opportunities.

12 p.m. Join the MS/MBA Biotechnology Lunch & Information Session at the Montgomery County Campus, Central Building Room 134, 9601 Medical Center Dr. in Rockville to learn about the biotechnology dual degree program.

4 p.m. Learn the basics about Applying to Graduate School at this information session in Mattin 162.

Wednesday, Nov. 17

4:30 p.m. Hear Dr. Patricia Meehan, Director of Admissions and Career Advancement, of the University of Maryland Dental School speak at this information session in Mattin 162.

6 p.m. Come learn about SEO internships at the Sponsors for Educational Opportunities Information Session in the Career Center, Garland Hall, 3rd Floor.

Thursday, Nov. 18

5 p.m. Learn the best way to approach parents at the How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Career Choices information session in Mattin 162.

8 p.m. MSE Symposium Presents a Workshop With Noam Neusner, Presidential Speechwriter in the AMR Multi-Purpose Room. Learn to refine speechwriting skills with a leading speechwriter for the President.

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