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PERFORMANCES

The Birds: The premiere of Len Jenkins' adaptation of Aristophanes' classic Greek comedy. Directed by Christopher Bayes and performed by the School of Drama graduate acting class of 2001. 8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theatre. $28 to $36; discounts available for students. For more information, call 432-1234.

Brother: As part of its Special Events Series, the Yale Rep presents workshop performances of John Kelly and David Del Tredici's theatrical song cycle. 8 p.m. New Theater, Holcombe T. Green Jr. Hall. $20, $10 students. For more information, call 432-1234.

Inverted Minstrel: A performance by Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa, a.k.a. Devil Bunny in Bondage. 7 p.m. African-American Cultural House. Free.

Pearly Sweets and the Playtronics: With Brown Couch, David Slade, and Gooden. 8 p.m. Calhoun Cabaret. Free.

Zanna Don't!: A world-premiere musical written and directed by Tom Acito. 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Yale Cabaret. $9, $6 students; memberships available. For more information, call 432-1566.

EVENT

Art Show: A compilation of artwork by Jessica Kung. Opening reception, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Studio 56, Davenport. Free.

FILMS

All My Good Countrymen (1968): Directed by Vojtech Jasny. In Czech with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 4 p.m. LC 101. Free.

Esperando Al Mesias: Directed by Daniel Burman. In Spanish. 1:15 p.m. Romance Languages Lounge, third floor, 82-90 Wall St. Free.

The Melody Haunts My Reverie (1981): Directed by Rajko Grlic. In Croatian with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 6 p.m. LC 101. Free.

WR: Mysteries of the Organism (1971): Directed by Dusan Makavejev. In Serbian with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 8 p.m. LC 101. Free.

LECTURES

"The Past, Present, and Future of the World Trade Organization": Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and WTO Director General Designate, sponsored by the Coca-Cola World Fund at Yale. Reception to follow. 4 p.m. Luce Hall Auditorium. Free. For more information call 432-3413. .

saturday, march 24

PERFORMANCES

The Birds: 8 p.m. Yale Rep. $28 to $36; discounts available for students. For more information, call 432-1234.

Brother: As part of its Special Events Series, the Yale Rep presents workshop performances of John Kelly and David Del Tredici's theatrical song cycle. 8 p.m. New Theater, Green Hall. $20, $10 students. For more information, call 432-1234.

Orchestra New England: James Sinclair and Kenneth Singleton will conduct the orchestra in a performance of works by Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Larsson, and the world premiere of Joseph Russo's "Reunion." 8 p.m. Battell Chapel. For more information and tickets, call 934-8863.

Too Many Blondes in Love: The world premiere performance created by and starring Kate Bornstein and Barbara Carrellas. 8 p.m. LC 102. Free.

Zanna Don't!: 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Yale Cabaret. $9, $6 students; memberships available. For more information, call 432-1566.

EVENTS

Book Signing: Virginia Sperry will talk about her work with autistic children and her book "Fragile Success." 1:30 p.m. Yale Bookstore. Free.

Master's Tea: With Gigi Otalvaro-Hormillosa as part of LGBT Pride Week. Sponsored by Prism. 1 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

Master's Tea: Kate Bornstein, transgender activist, theorist, and performance artist. 4 p.m. Morse College. Free.

"Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism": A roundtable discussion hosted by Rajko Grlic of Ohio University and featuring filmmaker Dusan Makarejev of Belgrade and Ivo Banac and John K. MacKay of Yale. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LC 101. Free.

FILMS

Croatia 2000 (2001): Documentary directed by Rajko Grlic and Igor Mirkovic. In Croatian with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 6 p.m. LC 101. Free.

Love Affair: Or, the Case of the Missing Switchboard Operator (1967): Directed by Dusan Makavejev. In Serbian with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 8 p.m. LC 101. Free.

The Loved One (1965): Directed by Tony Richardson. Starring Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Rod Steiger, and Liberace. 2 p.m. British Art Center. Free.

Man of Marble (1977): Directed by Andrzej Wajda. In Polish with English subtitles. Part of the film festival "Supporting Their Own Downfall: Forbidden Films from the Twilight of Communism." 4 p.m. LC 101. Free.

LECTURE

"Art in America: Reflections on Context, Conoisseurship, and Patriotism in the American Museum": William Hosley, Executive Director of the Antiquarian and Landmark Society, will speak, followed by a reception. 11 a.m. YUAG. Free.

sunday, march 25

PERFORMANCES

Brother: As part of its Special Events Series, the Yale Rep presents workshop performances of John Kelly and David Del Tredici's theatrical song cycle. 3 p.m. New Theater, Holcombe T. Green Jr. Hall. $20, $10 students. For more information, call 432-1234.

Great Organ Music at Yale: Peter Richard Conte, Grand Court Organist, Wanamaker Department Store, Philadelphia. Works by Rossini, Dupre, Wagner, Bolcom, and Elgar. 8 p.m. Woolsey Hall. $5 donation.

Oberlin Percussion Group: Michael Rosen, conductor. Greg Fulkerson, violin. Works by Childs, Ross, Child, Hubbell, and Daugherty. 4 p.m. Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Memorial Hall. Free.

EVENT

Julia Rusinek Memorial Run: A four-mile race held in memory of Julia Rusinek JE `99. Proceeds will benefit L.E.A.P. 9:30 a.m. Cross Campus. For more information, call 787-3217.

FILMS

Gay Cuba: Screening as part of the Queer People of Color Film Festival. 9 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

Scout's Honor: Screening of the Sundance award-winning documentary on the controversy within the Boy Scouts over their anti-gay policy followed by a question and answer session with director Tom Shepard. 7 p.m. Law School, Room 127. Free.

monday, march 26

FILMS

Paris is Burning: Screening as part of the Queer People of Color Film Festival. 9 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

LECTURE

"Out in Your Career: A Gay and Straight Perspective": Yale alumni, including Fortune 500 CEOs and a New York Times journalist, will discuss being out in the workplace. 6:45 p.m. Dwight Hall Library. Free.

tuesday, march 27

PERFORMANCE

The American Chamber Players: Miles Hoffman, Artistic Director. An all-French program with works by Pierne, Ravel, Durufle, and Faure. 8 p.m. Morse Recital Hall. Reserved tickets $23 to $28; $13 students. For more information, call 432-4157.

"The Servant of Two Masters": Written by Carlo Goldoni. 9 p.m. Davenport Dining Hall. For reservations, e-mail edward.rounsaville@yale.edu

EVENT

"Out in Athletics": A panel discussion with Yale athletes on being out on their sports teams. Noon. Women's Center. Free.

FILM

My Beautiful Laundrette: Part of the Queer People of Color Film Festival. 9 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

LECTURE

"Mom, Dad, I'm Gay: Young Men and Women Coming Out to their Parents": Ritch Savin Williams, psychology professor from Cornell University, will speak. Sponsored by FLAGS. 4 p.m. WLH 309. Free.

wednesday, march 28

PERFORMANCES

"The Servant of Two Masters": Written by Carlo Goldoni. 9 p.m. Davenport Dining Hall. For reservations, e-mail edward.rounsaville@yale.edu

EVENT

Master's Tea: With Bert Schaffner, M.D., gay psychiatrist and World War II veteran, author of "Homosexuality and the Mental Health Professions: The Impact of Bias." 2 p.m. Women's Center. Free.

FILM

Fire: Part of the Queer People of Color Film Festival. 9:30 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

LECTURES

"Creating a Queer-Friendly Asian America": Sponsored by AASA, SAS, and QSA. 8 p.m. Women's Center. Free.

"The Rake Progresses: David Hockney and Late Modernist Painting": Jonathan Weinberg, Yale professor of American Art and Queer Studies, will speak. 6 p.m. British Art Center Lecture Hall. Free.

thursday, march 29

PERFORMANCE

Horowitz Piano Series at Yale: Peter Frankl, piano. Mozart Sonatas in F, K. 332, E-flat, K. 282 and D, K. 576. Liszt Sonata in B minor. 8 p.m. Morse Recital Hall. $8, $5 students. For more information, call 432-4157.

"The Servant of Two Masters": Written by Carlo Goldoni. 9 p.m. Davenport Dining Hall. For reservations, e-mail edward.rounsaville@yale.edu

EVENT

"Out in Academia": A panel of Yale graduate students and professors will discuss being out in the academy. 7 p.m. HGS 119. Free.

FILMS

La Petite Vendeuse de Soleil (1999): Directed by Djibril Diop Mambety. In Wolof with English subtitles. 7 p.m. African-American Cultural Center. Free.

Queer People of Color Film Festival Marathon: Sponsored by Prism. 9 p.m. La Casa Cultural. Free.

LECTURE

"The Taliban: Pros and Cons": A debate featuring Sayed Rahmatullah Hashemi, Foreign Ministry Official of the Government of Afghanistan, and Harold Hongju Koh, Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School and former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. 4 p.m. Luce Hall Auditorium. Free. For more information, call 432-3413.

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