With Parents Weekend coming up this weekend, you may be wondering what to do or where to take your parents or friends’ parents. Luckily for you, Kenyon has an insanely large amount of fun things to do this weekend, so whether you like to cheer on a team, hear music, or watch the stars, Kenyon has something for you!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 17
Food:
- 5-7 P.M. visiting food trucks with movie showing at Gund Gallery *
- Or alternatively, take your parents or friends’ parents out to dinner in Mt. Vernon!
Events:
- 7 P.M. Kenyon College Kokosingers Fall Concert in Rosse Hall
- 7 P.M. Showing of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972) in Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater
- 8:00-9:00 Fall Sky Astronomy at the BFEC
- 8:30 “The Ballad of Bonnie Prince Chucky” in Bolton Theater *
SATURDAY OCTOBER 18
Food:
- 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. PEAS Local Foods Brunch at Parish House *
Events:
- 9:30 A.M. Family Day at Gund Gallery
- 12:00 P.M. Men and Women’s Swimming and Diving Replays at the Steen Aquatic Center (the Pool)
- 1:00 P.M. Kenyon Football vs. Wabash College at McBride Field
- 2:00-5:00 P.M. Harvest Festival at BFEC
- 2:00 P.M. Kenyon College Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Rosse Hall
- 2:00 P.M. “Ballad of Bonnie Prince Chucky” in Bolton Theater *
- 3:30-4:30 P.M. Taste of Kenyon in Gund Commons Ballroom
- 4:15 P.M. Fools on the Hill Show in Philo (Ascension)
- 5:00 P.M. Acapella Cabaret in Rosse Hall
- 8:00 P.M. “Ballad of Bonnie Prince Chucky” in Bolton Theater *
SUNDAY OCTOBER 19
Food:
- 10:00 A.M. Bagel Brunch at Hillel House
Events:
- 1:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M. Macbeth, presented by Billy Shakes Project in Brandi Recital Hall
- 1:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Kenyon Farm Work Session at Kenyon Farm
*Costs money
Have a great weekend!
On Saturday morning from 9-11 am, you can also take your parents/other visitors/yourself to the Archives and Special Collections to see the world-famous St. John’s Bible exhibit!