PERFORMANCES

Curse of the Starving Class: Written by Sam Shepard. Directed by Jim Simpson. Featuring live music composed and arranged by Steve Bargonetti and Diane Gioia. 8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theater. $10 to $34. Call 432-1234 for information.

Duke Ellington Fellows: Benefit concert for the Dixwell "Q" House. Featuring Elvin Jones and his five-piece Jazz Machine. 8 p.m. Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Memorial Hall. $16 to $25. Call 432-4157 for information. Call 432-4158 for tickets.

5Mod 24: Comedic art piece involving juggling and theater. 8 p.m. Nick Chapel Theater. $2. E-mail pgs6@pantheon.yale.edu for reservations.

Indira and Jake Schwartz: Concert featuring student bands. 9 p.m. Calhoun Cabaret. Free.

The Malady of Death: Erotic cabaret. Based on the novel by Marguerite Duras. Adapted and directed by Ted Pierce. 8:30 and 11 p.m. $8. Call 432-1566 for information and reservations.

The Misanthrope: Written by Jean-Baptiste Molière. Presented by the Yale School of Drama. 8 p.m. University Theater, 222 York St. $12 to $16. Tickets available at the Yale Repertory Theater Box Office, 1120 Chapel St. Call 432-1234 for information.

EVENTS

Black History Month Dinner and Lecture: Featuring keynote address by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., the W.E.B. DuBois Professor of Humanities at Harvard University. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Calhoun dining hall. Free. Preceded by Master's Tea featuring Gates. 4 p.m. Calhoun library. Call 432-0740 for information.

"East Coast Asian Students Union Conference 2000": Featuring keynote speaker Benjamin Sung, CEO of asianavenue.com. Performance by Jocelyn Enriquez. $45, $35 for Yale students. Omni Hotel. Visit www.yale.edu/ecasu2000 for information and registration.

"A Tour of the Dramatic in Art": Led by Alex Rethore, BR '00. Presented by the Undergraduate Gallery Guides. 3:30 p.m. Yale University Art Gallery, lobby. Free.

DISCUSSION

"Dispelling the Myths: Prejudices and Stereotypes Among Christian and LGBT Communities": Panel discussion led by Troy Perry, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church. Part of the Opening Doors Symposium at Yale University. Featuring speakers from national church groups and gay and lesbian organizations. Followed by discussion groups. 3 p.m. LC 102. Free. Call 436-8018 for information.

FILM

Strange Brew: Part of Canadian Film Festival. Directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. 7 and 10 p.m. Davies Auditorium. Free.

Saturday February 5

PERFORMANCES

Curse of the Starving Class: Written by Sam Shepard. Featuring live music composed and arranged by Steve Bargonetti and Diane Gioia. 8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theater. $10 to $34. Call 432-1234 for information.

"East Coast Asian Students Union Conference 2000": Featuring keynote speaker Phoebe Eng, author of Warrior Lessons. $45, $35 for Yale students. Omni Hotel. Visit www.yale.edu/ecasu2000 for information and registration.

5Mod 24: Comedic art piece involving juggling and theater. 8 p.m. Nick Chapel Theater. $2. E-mail pgs6@pantheon.yale.edu for reservations.

James DuRuz and Mark Dancigers. Live music. 9 p.m. Timothy Dwight south common room. Free.

The Malady of Death: Erotic cabaret based on the novel by Marguerite Duras. Adapted and directed by Ted Pierce. 8:30 and 11 p.m. $8. Call 432-1566 for information and reservations.

The Misanthrope: Written by Jean-Baptiste Molière. Presented by the Yale School of Drama. 2 and 8 p.m. University Theater, 222 York St. $12 to $16. Tickets available at the Yale Repertory Theater Box Office, 1120 Chapel St. Call 432-1234 for information.

Stand Up and Dance 2000: Yale dance groups benefit performance for the AIDS Interfaith Network, the Boys and Girls Club of New Haven, and the Douglas House. Featuring A Different Drum, Danceworks, Rhythmic Blue, Steppin' Out, YaleDancers, TAPS and New Haven Ballet. Woolsey Hall. Call Sidra Bell at 436-0965 for information.

FILMS

The Crowd, Manhattan, and A Bronx Morning: 2 p.m. British Art Center. Free.

Exotica: Part of the Canadian Film Festival. Directed by Atom Egoyan. 7 and 10 p.m. Davies Auditorium. Free.

LECTURE

"The Dodo Bird and the Solitaire": Talk by Anwar Janoo of the American Museum of Natural History. Part of the John H. Ostrom Lecture Series. 1 p.m. Peabody Museum of Natural History. Free.

Sunday February 6

PERFORMANCES

Jump: By Zakiyal Abdul-Rahim. Part of the Black Play Writers Series. Sponsored by The Folks. 6 p.m. Yale Cabaret. Free.

The Thoreau Quartet: Concert featuring 20th century music. 2 p.m. British Art Center. Free.

EVENT

"Living Up to Jewish Ideals of Social Justice": Alumni-student forum in memory of Matthew Eisenfeld. Brunch, a text study, memorial tributes, and performance by Magevet. Featured speaker will be Peter Beinart, editor of the New Republic. Noon. Slifka Center. $12 for brunch. Call 432-1134 for information and reservations.

Monday February 7

LECTURES

"The Most Exciting Work in the World": Talk by Ambassador Peggy Blackford, U.S. Foreign Service. 6 p.m. SSS 410. Free. E-mail james.kubat@yale.edu for information.

"Toward Peace in Northern Ireland": Talk by Senator George Mitchell, chairman of the peace talks on Northern Ireland. Reception to follow. 4 p.m. Luce Hall Auditorium. Free. Call 432-3413 for information.

Tuesday February 8

EVENTS

Annual Subrosa Formal Dance: Valentine's Day dance. Open bar. Semi-formal dress. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Gecko Night Club. $10 per person, $18 per couple. Call 752-0492 for information.

Poetry Reading: Connecticut Poetry Circuit Contest winners, including Anna Ziegler, BK '01, will read their poetry. Refreshments will be served. 7:30 p.m. Berkeley Master's house, 125 High St. Free.

LECTURE

"Forging a Green Chain: Adding Environment to the Supplier-Buyer Relationship": Talk by Larry Rogero, environmental manager for Kinko's Inc. Part of the Environmental Management Spring Lecture Series. 4:15 p.m. Bowers Hall, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Free. Call 432-6197 for information.

Wednesday February 9

LECTURE

"The Uncompleted Project of Modern Architecture": First talk in a series by Sir Colin St. John Wilson. 4 p.m. British Art Center. Free.

Thursday February 10

PERFORMANCE

African American Classical Music: Organ recital. Performed by Lucius Weathersby of Dillard University. Sponsored by African-American Cultural Center and the Music Department. 7 to 9 p.m. Dwight Hall Chapel. Free.

LECTURE

"The Uncompleted Project of Modern Architecture": Second talk in a series by Sir Colin St. John Wilson. 4 p.m. British Art Center. Free.

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