Miss the good old days when watching "Family Ties" was the highlight of your week? Well, you can relive the glory days tonight with the UA Dance Division Performance of "Family Ties." This 45-minute performance features ballet, tap, jazz and modern dance combinations, along with excerpts from the "English Suite" and "Excursions." The show starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Ina Gittings Dance Theater. Call the fine arts box office for tickets.
Confused by the work of Stephen Hawking? Does the idea of black holes and the far beyond leave you with a headache? Stop by the "Galactic Center: Black Hole and Its Event Horizon," a program charting the motion of swift stars at the heart of our galaxy and how these stars offer proof that a black hole does exist. The lecture starts at 6 p.m. in Room 201 of the Physics and Atmospheric Sciences building. Call Alaina Levine at 621-4969 for more information.
Craving a huge turkey dinner but can't wait until Thanksgiving? You don't have to now. Give your thanks to the Plains tribe because they're sponsoring a traditional feast tonight in the American Indian Graduate Center, 1439 E. Helen St. The dinner starts at 7 p.m., so call 621-3835 to reserve your spot and ensure yourself plenty of food.
Need to find a wholesome activity for the evening since the parents are in town? Try taking them to the International Arts Society Film Series. Tonight's flick is an Italian film exploring the fluid boundaries between reality and fantasy. The film tails the life of Guido, a jaded director, and his encounters with life. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Modern Languages Auditorium. Call Charles Scruggs at 621-3527 for all the details.
Looking to add a little madness to your life? Perfect, because Midnight Madness is tonight. Since basketball tickets are so hard to come by, you won't want to miss one of the rare glimpses you'll get of the team in person. Gates open at 10:30 p.m., and the festivities begin at 11 in McKale Center.
Your parents are in town, so you know you're bound to have a pretty boring weekend. So why not start the weekend off on the right track by taking them to see Kevin Nealon, the longest-running cast member in Saturday Night Live history. The show starts at 9 p.m. in Centennial Hall. Call Student Programs at 621-4054 to reserve your tickets, which cost $25. The performance is general admission.
